'embodied intelligence' and 'intelligent robots' were first included in the government work report this year, and humanoid robots have become a hot topic in current technology. As a cutting-edge direction in the field of artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence is becoming an important direction for cultivating future industries in China. What are the cutting-edge achievements in the current embodied intelligence industry? What changes will it bring to production and daily life? As an ideal carrier of embodied intelligence, what stage of development are humanoid robots in? What are the obstacles and difficulties that the industrial development still faces? With these questions in mind, the reporter visited multiple enterprises to explore new trends in industrial development. On April 19th, the world's first humanoid robot half marathon started shooting in Beijing. As scenes from previous science fiction movies were brought to life, onlookers couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. These agile and nimble "contestants" are the cutting-edge achievements in the field of embodied intelligence that are currently receiving much attention. For many people, embodied intelligence may not be unfamiliar. From sweeping robots that enter thousands of households, to common delivery robots in restaurants and hotels, to industrial robots that work in factories, embodied intelligence products are accelerating their penetration into various scenarios of production and life. The vast application space and development prospects have made the embodied intelligence industry increasingly valued. Simply put, embodied intelligence is giving AI a physical "body" to showcase its skills in diverse scenarios. AI with a "body" can interact with the physical world and learn evolution during the interaction, constantly growing its intelligence. In recent years, with the application of multimodal large models, embodied intelligence has made great progress in processing various types of information such as visual, tactile, and speech, and its application scenarios have also been continuously expanded. At Wuba Intelligent Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., staff showed reporters a video of a four legged robotic dog agilely climbing stairs and shuttling through various rooms in the hallway to "search" in a building with thick smoke. Using advanced sensing systems, this robotic dog can promptly transmit information such as ignition points, smoke toxicity, and the location of trapped personnel detected in the fire scene to the rear command center, helping firefighters formulate and adjust rescue strategies. In addition, it can also transport rescue supplies and assist trapped individuals in self rescue. We actively layout the field of biomimetic robots and have launched multiple quadruped robots for the market. ”Chen Peng, General Manager of Wuba Intelligent Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., introduced that the police series of robotic dogs developed by the company have participated in various public security battles, and have been applied in street police patrols, major event security, unmanned equipment coordination and other scenarios. Four legged robots are a relatively mature form of embodied intelligence products. According to specific purposes and usage scenarios, embodied intelligence also includes various forms such as humanoid robots, unmanned vehicles, and drones. At present, the commercialization process of embodied intelligent products varies, and some non-human embodied intelligent products have achieved relatively mature commercial applications in fields such as catering services, industrial manufacturing, and healthcare. Standing about 1 meter tall, the cylindrical "body" is divided into 4 layers of space, with a pair of big eyes blinking on the oval electronic screen at the top, like a cute baby face. This is a delivery robot developed by Qinglang Intelligent, which can complete food delivery in restaurants, hotels and other scenarios. It can not only independently plan delivery routes, but also avoid obstacles in a timely manner. "We also have cleaning robots, disinfection and sterilization robots and other categories. At present, the company has shipped more than 100000 commercial service robots," said Li Tong, founder of Qinglang Intelligent. In the field of industrial manufacturing, the application of embodied intelligence can not only improve production efficiency, but also make safety production more guaranteed. Entering the exhibition hall of Jieka Robot, I saw a group of collaborative robots demonstrating the operation of industrial manufacturing scenarios: assembly, welding, handling... Each action was smooth, precise, and orderly. Among them, a k-1 humanoid dual arm robot caught the attention of reporters. This robot can achieve functions such as dynamic path planning, precise control, and dual arm cooperative obstacle avoidance. It can collaborate with workers in production processes with high flexibility, such as high-precision assembly of components and cable insertion. "said Liu Bofeng, General Manager of Jieka Robot Product Line. With excellent cognitive planning ability and high-precision motion control ability, embodied intelligence can also empower the medical industry. At Zhejiang Jianaiwei Medical Technology Co., Ltd., the reporter saw an intelligent medical device called the "CT Interventional Surgery Navigation and Positioning System". This device is not only equipped with a flexible and precise medical robotic arm and high-precision optical binocular navigation camera, but also with an intelligent software system that can accurately identify target lesions and plan the optimal puncture path when doctors perform puncture intervention surgery, thereby improving surgical accuracy and efficiency. With the assistance of this equipment, doctors can complete surgical operations with high quality, greatly improving surgical outcomes. ”Chen Qiang, the General Manager of Zhejiang Ganewei Medical Technology Co., Ltd., said. These skilled robots fully demonstrate the characteristics and advantages of embodied intelligence: embodied intelligence is not only a mechanical product, but also an intelligent body; Not only can it achieve high efficiency and precision in mechanical operations, but it can also use intelligence to understand the environment, make decisions, and execute tasks. Combining these two characteristics, the application prospects of embodied intelligence can be described as broad: being a "worker" in factories, a "waiter" in restaurants, and a "nanny" at home... With the increasing maturity of technology, the application space of embodied intelligence is constantly being opened up. Among all categories of embodied intelligent products, humanoid robots are particularly noteworthy. Due to its humanoid appearance, humanoid robots can better adapt to production and living environments and are considered one of the most ideal carriers of embodied intelligence. From picking up goods from the shelves of convenience stores, making sandwiches in the kitchen, washing cups in milk tea shops, folding clothes in the bedroom... In the data collection center of Zhiyuan Robot, the protagonists in ordinary life scenes have all been replaced by humanoid robots. Although their movements may seem awkward and slow, like toddlers learning to walk, humanoid robots also need to collect a large amount of real data through practice to master an action and learn a skill. This is the necessary path for them to move towards application. How far does humanoid robots still have to go from learning skills to practical application? According to the reporter's investigation, achieving large-scale application of humanoid robots still requires crossing three thresholds: technical difficulty, high manufacturing costs, and safety risk concerns. Specifically, in some open scenarios, humanoid robots need to have stronger environmental perception, motion control, and human-computer interaction capabilities, as well as sufficient endurance. However, further breakthroughs are still needed in related software and hardware technologies. Humanoid robots require higher flexibility, more joints, and high-precision components, which invisibly increases production costs. In addition, ensuring the safety and reliability of humanoid robots during application is also a key factor affecting their commercialization. Despite facing numerous challenges, the commercialization of humanoid robots has not stopped. Industry insiders generally believe that industrial manufacturing is expected to become the first scene for the large-scale application and commercialization of humanoid robots. Humanoid robots may be the first to land in industrial settings, partly due to the expanding labor shortage in the manufacturing industry and strong demand driven factors; On the other hand, industrial manufacturing scenes are relatively structured, making it easier for humanoid robots to integrate into the environment. ”Tan Min, Chief Brand Officer of Ubiquitous Technology, said. It is understood that the application of humanoid robots in industrial manufacturing scenarios is currently in the early stage of commercialization, and some companies' products have entered the manufacturing industry for training and testing. In a video released by Ubisoft, the humanoid robot Walker S stands in front of the factory console, stably holds the electric screwdriver with a smart hand, rotates the arm to an appropriate angle, takes down a screw from one panel, then adjusts the action, aligns with the hole position of another panel, presses the screwdriver switch, and screws the screw into it. In addition, it also demonstrates dual arm collaboration for adhesive application tasks. Although some factories have achieved a high degree of automation, some tasks are more flexible and difficult for robotic arms to complete, while humanoid robots can perform collaborative operations. ”Tan Min introduced that currently, the humanoid robots used by Ubiquitous are mainly responsible for intelligent handling, intelligent sorting, intelligent quality inspection, and some refined operations in factory training. Yao Maoqing, Partner of Zhiyuan Robotics and President of the Tailored Business Department, introduced that the company has selected a small number of scenarios with large-scale application value and potential from hundreds of scenarios to carry out early validation of product applications. Currently, the focus is on two scenarios: 3C electronics and automotive manufacturing. Compared to industrial manufacturing scenarios, the entry of humanoid robots into home service scenarios requires more breakthroughs. Family is an open environment characterized by diverse and personalized needs. Humanoid robots can only enter households if they are sufficiently versatile and humanoid. ”Yao Maoqing believes that technological development requires a gradual process. Before entering an open scenario, it is necessary to continuously accumulate data through training in structured and semi-structured scenarios to enhance the intelligence level of humanoid robots. In addition, it is necessary to continuously improve the universal capabilities of humanoid robots in order to ultimately meet the technical requirements for entering households. In the view of Xiang Zhong, Vice Dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering at Zhejiang University of Technology, in order for humanoid robots to enter the home scene, it is necessary to establish a sound application ecosystem in terms of laws and regulations, insurance services, and after-sales maintenance. In the long run, home service scenarios have greater growth potential. In the future, when humanoid robots enter thousands of households, they will bring tremendous changes to our production and lifestyle, "said Xiang Zhong. Under the background of vigorously promoting new industrialization in China, the coordinated development of industrial chains, as a typical representative of new quality productivity, embodied intelligence is widely regarded for its enormous potential for change and economic value. A series of favorable policies are being accelerated. This year's Government Work Report mentions embodied intelligence and intelligent robots for the first time, and encourages the development of related industries. Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and other places have successively issued action plans for the development of embodied intelligence industries and established industrial development funds to provide policy support and financial assistance for industrial development. Fish know best whether the water quality is good or not. When the enterprise has nothing to do, do not disturb, and come to the door immediately when there is a need. "This is the evaluation of the local business environment by Shao Bilu, the general manager of Hangzhou Junchen Robot Co., Ltd. Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, supports the development of the artificial intelligence industry through refined policies and services to cultivate a fertile ground for innovation. In addition to the unified planning at the municipal level, each district also provides additional support in policies and services based on actual situations. For example, Xihu District has released several measures to further promote the development of the artificial intelligence industry, creating a favorable environment for industrial development; Qiantang District Dachuang Town has made great efforts in optimizing services. By 2024, enterprise service specialists have visited over 5000 enterprises, helping them solve more than 160 problems in financing, talent, technology, and other areas. Efforts are being made to improve the business environment, actively provide supporting services, and strengthen the connection between resource supply and demand. In the good innovation and entrepreneurship atmosphere jointly created by various regions, the development of China's embodied intelligence industry has ushered in spring. Yushu Technology, Zhiyuan Robotics, Ubiquitous and other intelligent leading enterprises are accelerating their development, while large technology companies such as Huawei and Xiaomi are stepping up their layout,