Beijing Establishes AI Standards Academy Amid China's Advancement in Equipping Robots with AI Technology
- tech360.tv
- Aug 27, 2024
- 2 min read
Beijing establishes an Artificial Intelligence Standardisation Academy to oversee the regulation of AI products in the robotics sector. China is the global leader in the installation of industrial robots, and its share is increasing. The efficacy of robotics equipment is improved by the integration of large language models (LLMs).
This initiative came up from the World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, where Chinese robotics businesses are rapidly incorporating AI to promote factory innovation.
The academy's goals include doing research on AI applications and governance to help standardise answers to common AI deployment issues. In the field of robotics, the academy seeks to foster an open and collaborative environment for future research. Notably, China accounted for more than half of global industrial robot installations in 2022, and the proportion is expected to climb further, according to the International Federation of Robotics.
At the WRC event in Beijing, the country's excitement for robotics was evident. Local firms showed technologies that use large language models (LLMs), such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, spanning from traditional industrial robots to humanoid robot developers. Tian Zhongsheng, chief of algorithms at Siasun Robotics' AI Research Institute, emphasised that incorporating LLMs into robotics equipment will improve operational efficiency by enabling advanced speech commands for verbal control of machinery.
Siasun and other robotics companies presented at WRC 2024 how merging AI with conventional robotics might transform established industries. The event drew 400 industry experts and academics, with over 160 local and international robotics companies exhibiting over 600 items.
At the conference, 27 products were unveiled by humanoid robot companies, including advanced AI models that introduce new concepts and possibilities for robots, as stated by Hu Jingping from Agibot, a Shanghai-based humanoid robot startup. According to data from startup database service itjuzi.com, the robotics sector in China has witnessed 155 investment transactions totalling nearly 24 billion yuan (US$3.3 billion).
The Chinese government's dedication to the sector was emphasised by Premier Li Qiang's attendance at the event. Li emphasised the significance of technological innovation and advanced manufacturing, advocating for the establishment of relevant standards, software, and advances in key components. Additionally, he underscored the necessity of increased real-world applications of robots across various sectors, including industry, agriculture, and services.
Beijing establishes an Artificial Intelligence Standardisation Academy to regulate AI products in the robotics industry.
China leads in global industrial robot installations, with a growing share.
Integration of large language models (LLMs) enhances efficiency in robotics equipment.
Source: SCMP
