In Hangzhou, the Exhibition and Application Promotion Center for Embodied Intelligence has brought together 136 robots of various types, creating a scene reminiscent of a futuristic world. This center, which opened in March of this year, features products from 87 brands and encompasses a wide range of categories, including general services, industrial manufacturing, and specialized operations. The center was highlighted during the “New Quality, New Life, Vibrant Development” innovation ecosystem event held from April 22 to 25.
A representative from the Hangzhou High-tech Innovation Group stated that since the initiation of the national pilot application base for embodied intelligence in May 2024, the project has successfully passed through four phases: proposal refinement, team formation, defense evaluation, and preparatory work for implementation. The newly launched promotion center is a key supporting facility for this pilot base.
According to the center’s data, Hangzhou has gathered over 700 companies related to embodied intelligence, forming a complete industry ecosystem. The upstream sector relies on local enterprises such as Alibaba’s Qianwen for strong computing power and foundational capabilities. The midstream consists of leading companies like Yushu Technology and Yundong, which mass-produce various types of robots. The downstream is supported by key component manufacturers like Kaierda, reinforcing the supply chain.
The promotion center spans over 8,800 square meters and is divided into six themed exhibition areas, showcasing nearly 40 demonstration application scenarios and around 20 specialized data collection scenarios. Among these, the vocational skills training center features 33 occupational scenarios covering multiple industries such as electricity, mining, and manufacturing.
Yang Yunzhi, co-founder of Hangzhou Dashuyun Intelligent Technology Co., disclosed that the company has prominently featured humanoid robots and quadrupedal inspection robots in the promotion center. These robots utilize core algorithms for perception, positioning, and navigation to perform autonomous operations without human intervention. The humanoid robot can regularly monitor the second-floor office area, automatically count on-duty personnel, and identify violations, while also providing professional explanations, welcoming guests, and engaging in interactive educational activities. The industrial-grade quadrupedal inspection robot, equipped with a self-developed control system and optical cloud platform, has been trained in complex industrial terrain scenarios constructed within the center.
The commercial applications for these robots include inspections for energy companies like the State Grid and providing guidance and reception services in corporate exhibition halls. Yang emphasized that the technology involves equipping general-purpose robots with high-precision sensors, autonomous controllers, and comprehensive navigation algorithms, enabling them to have basic capabilities in environmental perception, autonomous movement, and intelligent obstacle avoidance. By adding specialized sensors for specific scenarios, these robots can achieve advanced functions such as human-robot interaction, intelligent analysis, and environmental monitoring.
Simplified, this means giving robots both a “small brain” for motion control and a “big brain” for intelligent decision-making, thus equipping them with practical abilities for job performance.
Lingqiao Intelligent, a company focused on dexterous hands and operating systems, was established in 2024. CEO Zhou Chen stated that Lingqiao Intelligent is a co-founding unit of the promotion center and serves as a showcase for the company. The primary function of the center is to collaboratively realize the practical application of embodied technology. Besides acting as a display window to expand the market for embodied intelligent robots, companies can also collaborate with the center to jointly develop industry-specific application scenarios and conduct secondary development as needed. Additionally, they can partner with ecosystem allies to co-develop new models and incubate joint projects, accelerating technological iteration.
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