Recently, at the opening ceremony of the Spring Sports Meeting of Southwest Petroleum University, applause and cheers filled the air. A special parade captured everyone’s attention: a formation of humanoid robots, robotic dogs, quadruped robots, and 40 faculty members from the School of Electrical and Information Engineering ignited the atmosphere as they took the stage, prompting students and teachers to pull out their phones to take pictures. Everyone exclaimed, “This formation truly embodies the essence of technology!”
The formation was led by a humanoid robot named “Yushu G1,” which moved with agile steps and performed precise actions smoothly, showcasing a strong sense of technology. Next to it was a quadruped robotic dog, changing poses such as standing on its hind legs, lying down, and standing, appearing quite adorable. Following closely were various robots developed collaboratively by the faculty and students of Southwest Petroleum University, each with unique shapes and rich functionalities, including intelligent handling robots and complex environment detection robots, highlighting the university’s distinctive prowess in robotics technology.
The planning team behind the robot parade at the university sports meet consists of passionate young individuals dedicated to developing and designing robots. “We don’t want to be mere operators of machines; we want to make intelligence a good partner for humanity!” said Shao Huaiyi, a student majoring in robotics at the School of Electrical and Information Engineering. He interacted with the humanoid robot “Yushu G1” during the opening ceremony, bringing the audience on a journey into a smart future from the perspective of a “technology protagonist.”
“Since my freshman year, I have joined the college’s benchmark team for subject competitions, the ‘Iron Man Team,’ and participated in robot development projects. Robots have become my closest companions in college,” Shao Huaiyi said.
“The cultivation of talent in robotics relies heavily on interest, which often determines whether students can remain committed to long-term research and competitions,” said Tong Di, director of the Electrical and Information Experimental Teaching Center at the university. He emphasized that interest is the best teacher, and Southwest Petroleum University focuses on nurturing students’ research interests and innovative thinking, encouraging them to develop a passion for technology.
Southwest Petroleum University integrates artificial intelligence into the entire chain of new engineering talent cultivation. The university has hosted the Sichuan Province College Student Robot Competition for nine consecutive years, designing a progressive training plan from four aspects: “basic theory – core skills – comprehensive practice – innovative application,” tailored to the characteristics of students at different grade levels, creating a favorable atmosphere for robotics research and competition.
In recent years, robots developed by students of Southwest Petroleum University have won numerous awards at various competitions, including over 300 national and provincial-level awards at events such as the National College Student Robot Competition RoboMaster. Behind these impressive achievements lies the unwavering determination and exceptional capabilities of the faculty and students of Southwest Petroleum University in their mission to contribute to a technologically strong nation.
University Party Secretary Zhang Liehui stated, “The appearance of the robot formation at the sports meet is not only a showcase of technology but also a vivid practice of the educational philosophy of ‘promoting learning through competition and fostering innovation through application.’ From stimulating students’ interests to honing their abilities, robotics education should not be confined to the classroom but should be integrated into the growth of students. In the future, we will cultivate more ‘hardcore’ engineers who dare to think, explore, and take responsibility, allowing the gears of robots to drive the innovation of China’s future!”
(Reported by Zhou Hongshuang, All-Media Journalist of Guangming Daily, Correspondents Wang Tianchong and Liu Qiang)
Source: Guangming Daily All-Media
Editor: Zhang Yongqun
Editor: Sun Dai
