On April 19, the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon was held in Beijing. On the 21.0975-kilometer track, for the first time, “humans and robots ran together,” with 20 robot teams from universities, research institutions, and companies participating. Among them were the 1.8-meter tall, long-striding “Tiangong,” the 82-centimeter tall, agile “Xiao Hai,” and the “Xingzhe … Read more
▎According to GGII statistics, the sales of humanoid robots in China are expected to reach approximately 2,400 units in 2024, and 7,300 units in 2025, with the market size expected to approach 2.4 billion yuan; by 2035, domestic sales of humanoid robots are expected to reach around 2 million units, with a market size close … Read more
When several humanoid robots clumsily finish a half marathon, the comments section is filled with both cheers for the “industrial miracle” and ridicule for “subsidy fraud.” Some angrily denounce it as a “subsidy fraud scheme,” calculating that “the cost of 3 operators and 5 batteries is enough to buy 10 industrial robotic arms”; Others excitedly … Read more
On April 19, 2025, at 10:21 AM, a new chapter in human technological history was written in Beijing’s Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone — the world’s first half marathon event specifically designed for humanoid robots. The Tiangong robot, standing at 1.63 meters tall, crossed the finish line first with an astonishing time of 36 … Read more
From somersaults to sprinting, from working in factories to assisting people in climbing mountains, the impressive performances of embodied intelligent robots in recent years have been breathtaking. In 2025, “embodied intelligence” was first included in the “Government Work Report.” This concept, likened to “intelligence with a physical body,” emphasizes dynamic interaction with the real world, … Read more
From the 15th to the 16th, the second China Humanoid Robot and Embodied Intelligence Industry Conference was held in Beijing, themed “Competing in the Trillion-Yuan Track of Humanoid Embodiment: Reshaping the New Era of Industry.” Many experts, scholars, and corporate representatives discussed technological breakthroughs, scene implementation, and industry collaboration.Embodied intelligence is considered a key direction … Read more
The organization of this event serves not only as a concentrated review of the performance of humanoid robots in our country but also as a means to identify technical bottlenecks, gather resources, and seek feasible paths for technological breakthroughs. Commentator from Guangming Online Recently, a marathon event that has yet to take place has sparked … Read more
Industry Changes: Data and Scenarios Create a Trillion-Dollar Market In 2025, the buzzword will undoubtedly be embodied intelligence, as global technology companies showcase their capabilities and embark on the path of commercial implementation.According to IDC analysis, driven by applications across multiple industries, commercial service robots are expected to become the first carriers of embodied intelligence … Read more
As the next wave of artificial intelligence, the era of “embodied intelligence” arrives, the “iPhone moment” for smart homes will also come as expected. Author: Su YiEditor: Zi Qi At the end of 1983, the legendary science fiction writer Isaac Asimov was contacted by the Toronto Star in Canada, inviting him to predict what the … Read more
In the wave of embodied intelligence, robots are evolving from “programmed mechanical arms” in laboratories to integrated agents of “perception-decision-execution”. In this process, communication protocols act as the robot’s “nervous system”, determining its action precision, collaboration efficiency, and adaptability to various scenarios. The EtherCAT technology represents a core breakthrough in this evolution. Guoxun Chip Micro … Read more