The 4th Embodied Intelligent Robotics Industry Development Forum will take place on March 17, 2026, in Shanghai. This forum is co-hosted by Gaishi Automobile and the Shanghai Intelligent Automobile Software Park, and its theme is “Human-Machine Symbiosis, Blurring Boundaries.” The focus will be on the critical phase of embodied intelligence transitioning from technological breakthroughs to large-scale implementation.
The VLA (Visual-Language-Action) model continues to evolve, while the construction of world models enhances physical understanding frameworks. The collaboration between large and small brain architectures is maturing, and simulation along with digital twin technologies are accelerating the training loop. The progress in these key components is driving a transformation in robotics from mere execution of commands to intelligent agents capable of understanding their environment, making proactive decisions, and deeply interacting with the physical world.
The forum will systematically explore various topics, including the VLA architecture and its path to general intelligence, large-scale engineering practices in humanoid robotics, and the capability upgrades brought about by the collaboration between large and small brain systems. Discussions will also cover the evolution of operating system ecosystems, the integration of digital twins with real and virtual worlds, as well as model lightweighting and edge deployment. The aim is to delineate the real pathways from model innovation to engineering realization, and from technical validation to commercial success.
A highlight of the event will be a dialogue session themed “Symbiosis of Reality and Virtuality: Future Boundaries of Embodied Intelligence and Industrial Transformation.” This will address the evolution of robot forms and functionalities, the industrialization critical points of VLA and large-small brain collaboration, the challenges of scaling implementation in the “last mile,” and the competitive dynamics between open-source ecosystems and vertical integration systems.
Participants will include scientists, corporate decision-makers, engineering technology leaders, and representatives from investment institutions, engaging in discussions on topics such as “Large-Small Brain Collaboration,” “Virtual-Real Fusion,” “Key Technology Engineering,” and “Scaling Commercial Loops.” The focus will be on clarifying the essential paths from technical validation to product realization.
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