With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and robotics, China's humanoid robot industry has ushered in a major change. The National and Local Embodied Intelligent Robot Innovation Center announced the launch of the "Tiangong Open-Source Plan", a strategic move that indicates that the development model and ecosystem of the humanoid robot industry will undergo fundamental changes.
1. Open source: a catalyst for accelerating technological innovation
The implementation of the "Tiangong Open-Source Plan" means that the innovation center will open up the technical achievements of ontologies, datasets, motion control and other aspects to the world. This decision will greatly promote the rapid development and application of embodied intelligence, so that universities, research institutes, and integrators around the world can redevelop on the basis of these achievements, and accelerate the real entry of humanoid robots into human life.
2. Technological breakthrough: innovation of Tiangong and Kaiwu
The technological breakthrough of "Tiangong" robot is remarkable. Not only does it reach a world-leading speed of 12 kilometers per hour, but it can also move smoothly in a variety of difficult terrains. The "Kaiwu" platform is driven by AI large models for task planning, with the ability of one brain with multiple machines and one brain with multiple abilities, and is expected to adapt to more than 20 robot ontologies, reducing the development time of embodied capabilities by 90%.
Figure: The co-construction innovation center launched the "Tiangong Open-Source Plan".
3. Data Ecosystem: The Cornerstone of Intelligent Growth
Data is the core resource for the development of artificial intelligence. The construction of the innovation center in terms of data ecology is also worthy of attention. At present, the data collection has covered 6 types of ontologies and 7 typical scenarios, and the daily data volume has reached 10TB. The accumulation and openness of these data will provide strong support for the deep learning and intelligent optimization of robots, and is an important cornerstone for promoting the intelligent growth of robots.
4. Application prospects: from industry to life
The application of humanoid robots has broad prospects. From industrial production lines to home services, from special environment operations to public services, the flexibility and intelligence of humanoid robots will greatly expand their application range. Especially in the context of Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, the open source and standardization of humanoid robots will promote their rapid application and industrialization process in the industrial field.
5. Social Impact: Education & Employment
Another important impact of the Tiangong Open-Source Project is its potential impact on education and employment. Open source will lower the threshold for education and research, enabling more universities and research institutions to participate in the research and development of humanoid robots. This will not only promote talent development, but may also lead to new employment opportunities and business models.
6. Challenges and prospects
Although the Tiangong Open-Source Project has brought great opportunities, it also faces challenges. How to ensure the healthy operation of the open-source community, how to protect the intellectual property rights of all parties involved, and how to balance the relationship between openness and security are all issues that need to be solved in the future. In addition, technical support and maintenance after open source, community governance, etc., also require long-term investment and careful planning.
7. Conclusion
The Tiangong Open-Source Project is an important milestone for China in the field of humanoid robots, which not only demonstrates China's technological strength in this field, but also provides a new platform for global technological innovation and cooperation. With the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous expansion of applications, the future of humanoid robots is full of infinite possibilities. We expect that "Tiangong" can become a new engine to promote the development of global humanoid robots, and bring more convenience and progress to human society.
In this change, China's humanoid robot industry is not only far ahead in terms of quantity, but also constantly catching up with the international advanced level in terms of technological progress. Between January and October 2024, there were 69 financing events in the global humanoid robot industry, with a total financing of more than 11 billion yuan, of which 56 financing took place in China, showing the strong development momentum of the domestic industry. This trend shows that the Chinese humanoid robot industry is ushering in unprecedented development opportunities.
With the implementation of the "Tiangong Open-Source Plan", we have reason to believe that the humanoid robot industry will usher in a new era, an era driven by open cooperation, technological innovation and intelligent applications. This is an opportunity not only for China, but also for the world, an opportunity to create a smart future together.
