Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of domestic innovation and technology in the welding automation industry, highlighting the shift from reliance on imports to self-sufficiency and intelligent manufacturing solutions [1][36]. Group 1: Event Overview - The "2025 Annual Welding Industry Innovation Technology and Application Seminar" was held in Wuhu, focusing on "independent leadership in import substitution and intelligent driving of industrial evolution" [1]. - The event featured factory tours showcasing Efort's laser welding solutions for new energy vehicle components and visual inspection solutions, demonstrating the company's advancements in welding automation [3]. Group 2: Efort's Strategic Development - Efort's Executive President Wang Fukan outlined a strategic vision for domestic industrial robots, detailing a six-phase development plan from 2007 to 2028, aiming for an annual production of 50,000 units by 2026-2028 [6]. - The company aims to establish itself as the "first brand of industrial robots in China" and enter the global top tier by 2029 [6]. Group 3: Market Challenges and Opportunities - Wang Fukan noted the challenges of reduced external demand and intense competition but emphasized the vast potential for import substitution and government policy support [7]. - Efort's strategy focuses on targeting high-demand sectors such as automotive and heavy-duty applications, enhancing product capabilities, and building an integrated ecosystem with partners [7]. Group 4: Technological Innovations - Efort's advancements in welding technology were highlighted, showcasing the transition from automation to intelligent decision-making, with a focus on platform-based development [10][12]. - The market share of Efort's arc welding robots increased from 2% in 2022 to 6% in 2023, attributed to the implementation of a platform strategy [12]. Group 5: Software and Ecosystem Development - Efort's software platform is fully autonomous and modular, supporting flexible development and integration with hardware [26]. - The company emphasizes the importance of building an open ecosystem, collaborating with partners to enhance industry capabilities and drive innovation [34]. Group 6: Case Studies and Practical Applications - Successful collaborations with clients like China Railway Construction Heavy Industry showcased Efort's capabilities in high-end equipment manufacturing, demonstrating the effectiveness of its robots in complex applications [29]. - Efort's robots have been successfully implemented in various automotive welding lines, breaking the monopoly of foreign brands and proving the viability of domestic alternatives [30]. Group 7: Conclusion - The seminar served as a platform for showcasing Efort's technological achievements and underscored the shift in the welding industry towards intelligent automation and domestic innovation [35]. - Efort aims to continue its journey towards becoming a leader in the industrial robot sector, driven by a commitment to self-reliance and collaboration within the industry [36].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the achievements of 35 innovators under the age of 35 in various fields such as climate and energy, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, computing, and materials science, showcasing their groundbreaking contributions and potential impact on their respective industries [6][11][60]. Climate and Energy - Innovators in this sector are developing advanced technologies for decarbonization, with applications across shipping, fashion, and other industries. They are also exploring new methods for sustainable energy and innovative uses for carbon capture [11]. - Iwnetim Abate is working on producing ammonia using underground heat and pressure, aiming to reduce carbon emissions associated with traditional ammonia production, which contributes 1% to 2% of global CO2 emissions [13]. - Sarah Lamaison's company, Dioxycle, is developing a method to produce chemicals using electricity instead of fossil fuels, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions [16][17]. - Gaël Gobaille-Shaw's Mission Zero focuses on direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere, while his second company, Supercritical, aims to produce hydrogen efficiently [19][20]. Artificial Intelligence - Aditya Grover has developed ClimaX, an AI model that predicts weather and climate events, utilizing extensive datasets for improved accuracy [22][23]. - Neel Nanda is researching the interpretability of AI models to ensure their safe and beneficial development, focusing on understanding the decision-making processes of these models [34][35]. - Mark Chen has led advancements in AI models for image processing and code generation, contributing to the development of OpenAI's DALL·E and Codex [38][39]. - Akari Asai is working on retrieval-augmented generation technology to reduce AI hallucinations by allowing models to reference stored data before generating responses [51][52]. Biotechnology - Christian Kramme's company, Gameto, is developing artificial ovarian technology to assist IVF patients, aiming to reduce hormonal injections and stress during the process [62][63]. - Kevin Eisenfrats founded Contraline to create a long-lasting male contraceptive gel, with ongoing clinical trials to validate its effectiveness [64][65]. Computing and Materials Science - Pierre Forin's company, Calcarea, is developing a system to capture and store CO2 emissions from ships, with plans for commercial deployment by 2027 or 2028 [28][29]. - Neeka Mashouf's Rubi Laboratories is innovating a method to produce textiles by extracting CO2 directly from the atmosphere, aiming for sustainable fashion solutions [25][26].

[ 编者按 ]由全国减速机标准化技术委员会主办，国华(青岛)智能装备有限公司承办，中国机 械工业联合会机器人分会、北京工业大学等协办的" 2025年全国机器人精密减速器与关节创 新论坛 "，将于2025年9月19至21日在青岛举行，报告清单如下。 2025年全国机器人精密减速器与关节创新论坛 报告清单 | 1.特邀报告:工业机器人走向高质量发展的重点任务 | | --- | | 哈尔滨工业大学 赵 杰 教授 | | 2.特邀报告:从"山坳"到"山峰":机器人精密减速器与关节 | | 的"黄金十年" | | 北京工业大学 石 服 → 教授 | | 3.特邀报告:移动式协作机器人精密驱动与控制技术 | | 中国科学院宁波材料技术与工程研究所 杨 桂林 研究员 | | 4.特邀报告:源自人体的启示:仿生拉压体机器人理论与技术 | | 吉林大学 商 爱 任 雷 教授 | | 5.特邀报告:持续推动制造业高质量发展 | | 北京交通大学 条 明 皓 教授 | | 6.特邀报告:行星滚柱丝杠及其直线关节传动关键技术 | | 西北工业大学 刘 更 教授 | | 7.特邀报告:减速器在机器人中的应用思考 | | 北京理工大学 ...

关于征集"中国机电一体化技术应用协会具身智能分会"发起单位的通知 中机电协〔2025〕48号 各有关单位： 为贯彻落实党的二十大提出的前瞻谋划未来产业，抢占科技革命制高点重要精神，本着充分发挥行业协会 的组织作用，整合资源协同解决具身智能在发展中遇到的挑战和问题，推动我国具身智能实现跨越式发展，为 经济高质量发展锻造新质生产力引擎。经研究决定，拟成立"中国机电一体化技术应用协会具身智能分会"。现 将有关事项通知如下： 一、具身智能分会成立背景 （一）具身智能战略价值与产业情况 2025年3月，中央政府工作报告明确提出培育具身智能未来产业。作为人工智能的前沿领域，具身智能融 合了人工智能、机器人技术、认知科学等多学科成果，使智能体能够在环境中完成感知、决策与行动的闭环， 实现高效人机协同，已成为新一轮科技革命和产业变革的关键驱动力。 当前，具身智能产业迅猛发展，仅2025上半年国内融资额突破230亿元。国际科技巨头也纷纷布局，具 身智能作为实现通用人工智能重要路径，在工业、物流、医疗、养老等领域潜力巨大。我国已涌现一批具身智 能领域创新企业，关键技术取得进展，场景应用持续拓展，多地出台政策持续加持。 （二）机电 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Civil Affairs have announced a list of 32 pilot projects for intelligent elderly care service robots, emphasizing the need for detailed implementation plans and support from local authorities to ensure effective outcomes [2][3]. Summary by Sections Announcement of Pilot Projects - A total of 32 projects have been selected for the intelligent elderly care service robot pilot program, including key technology breakthroughs and application trials [3]. - Local authorities are required to enhance support in areas such as technological innovation, supply-demand matching, public services, and promotional activities for the selected projects [3]. Project Details - The projects cover various aspects of elderly care, including emotional companionship, health monitoring, rehabilitation support, and intelligent management systems [6][7]. - Notable projects include: - "Key Technology Breakthroughs for Intelligent Emotional Companionship Robots" led by Zhejiang University and others in Zhejiang Province [6]. - "Health Monitoring and Emotional Companionship Robots" involving multiple institutions in Beijing [6]. - "Smart Rehabilitation Robots" focusing on physical therapy applications in Zhejiang Province [7]. Support and Implementation - Project leaders are tasked with refining their pilot work plans and establishing risk management mechanisms to ensure the effectiveness of the trials [3]. - Local industrial and civil affairs departments are encouraged to track the progress of these projects and facilitate problem-solving [3]. Broader Implications - The initiative aims to accelerate the development of intelligent elderly care robots, contributing to the growth of the silver economy [2][3].

▎清宝机器人再获数千万融资，5个月内完成两轮融资 2025年8月，清宝机器人正式完成数千万级Pre-A+轮融资，本轮由浙江德创企业管理有限公司领投，宝山技术等 跟投，继今年3月完成由汉理资本投资的Pre-A轮融资后，仅用5个月时间便实现两轮融资闭环，持续获得资本市 场的高度认可。 清宝机器人成立于2021年，凭借人形机器人头部表情系统、柔性关节运动控制、大模型驱动的自主决策能力等多 项核心技术，快速完成从0到1的技术验证， 更在商业综合体、文旅景区、医院、连锁咖啡店、直播间等多个垂类 场景实现规模部署。 图为清宝咖啡机器人 2025年上半年，清宝机器人订单量同比增长4倍，新增落地项目超过60个，几乎覆盖所有核心 一线城市和重点行 业场景。 清宝机器人在表情系统、柔性运动控制和具身智能泛化方面实现了三大技术突破。 基于上述三项核心技术，清宝机器人在多个垂直行业快速落地，构建"场景驱动技术、技术反哺场景"的正向循 环。 在文旅导览领域，清宝机器人已在上海、苏州等地文旅景区开展接待服务与人机互动内容演绎，通过高拟真表情 与自然语言交互，提升游客沉浸式体验； 在医疗陪护场景中，机器人以温和语调、共情表情缓解患者情绪， ...

Group 1 - The first Deep Space Economy and Industry Development Conference was held in Hefei, Anhui, focusing on the theme "Focusing on Deep Space Economy, Leading Industry Future" [3] - The conference introduced a framework for the concept of deep space economy, outlining ten industry directions including deep space resource development, deep space internet, deep space energy, deep space biology, deep space transportation, deep space intelligence, deep space construction, deep space tourism, deep space security, and deep space culture [3] - It is projected that the global deep space economy will reach a scale of one trillion dollars by 2040 [3] Group 2 - China's deep space exploration is transitioning from technological breakthroughs and scientific exploration to economic empowerment and industrial driving [4] - The deep space economy is expected to become a core engine for cultivating new productive forces and is crucial for upgrading the aerospace sector, fostering innovation, and reshaping spatial patterns [4] - The conference was hosted by the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, a new research and development institution jointly established by the National Space Administration, the Anhui Provincial Government, and the University of Science and Technology of China [4]

Core Viewpoint - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's industrial economy is showing steady progress, with the manufacturing sector playing a crucial role in global growth, contributing over 30% to global manufacturing growth and maintaining the largest share of global manufacturing for 15 consecutive years [2][3]. Group 1: Industrial Growth and Transformation - From 2020 to 2024, China's total industrial added value is expected to grow from 31.3 trillion yuan to 40.5 trillion yuan, while manufacturing added value is projected to increase from 26.6 trillion yuan to 33.6 trillion yuan [2]. - Traditional industries, which account for about 80% of the manufacturing sector, are undergoing transformation towards high-end, intelligent, green, and integrated development [3]. - The number of newly installed industrial robots in China accounts for over 50% of the global total, indicating a significant shift towards automation [3]. Group 2: Emerging Industries and Innovation - The production and sales of new energy vehicles are expected to be approximately 9.5 times higher in 2024 compared to 2020, with solar and wind power equipment production leading globally [3]. - Over 60 advanced manufacturing clusters in emerging industries have been established, along with 23 national independent innovation demonstration zones [3]. - The number of invention patent applications from industrial enterprises increased from 907,000 at the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" to 1,244,000 in 2024, with the proportion of invention patents in total applications rising from 60% to 65% [5]. Group 3: R&D Investment and Technological Advancements - R&D expenditure from large manufacturing enterprises accounts for over 75% of total social R&D expenditure, with more than 570 industrial enterprises entering the global top 2500 in R&D investment [4][5]. - The number of national manufacturing innovation centers reached 33, and nearly 700 key common technologies have been developed, bridging the gap from basic research to industrial application [4]. - The technology contract transaction volume is expected to reach 6.8 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting a robust growth in technology commercialization [5].

关于征集"中国机电一体化技术应用协会具身智能分会"发起单位的通知 中机电协〔2025〕48号 各有关单位： 为贯彻落实党的二十大提出的前瞻谋划未来产业，抢占科技革命制高点重要精神，本着充分发挥行业协会 的组织作用，整合资源协同解决具身智能在发展中遇到的挑战和问题，推动我国具身智能实现跨越式发展，为 经济高质量发展锻造新质生产力引擎。经研究决定，拟成立"中国机电一体化技术应用协会具身智能分会"。现 将有关事项通知如下： 一、具身智能分会成立背景 （一）具身智能战略价值与产业情况 2025年3月，中央政府工作报告明确提出培育具身智能未来产业。作为人工智能的前沿领域，具身智能融 合了人工智能、机器人技术、认知科学等多学科成果，使智能体能够在环境中完成感知、决策与行动的闭环， 实现高效人机协同，已成为新一轮科技革命和产业变革的关键驱动力。 当前，具身智能产业迅猛发展，仅2025上半年国内融资额突破230亿元。国际科技巨头也纷纷布局，具 身智能作为实现通用人工智能重要路径，在工业、物流、医疗、养老等领域潜力巨大。我国已涌现一批具身智 能领域创新企业，关键技术取得进展，场景应用持续拓展，多地出台政策持续加持。 （二）机电 ...

Core Viewpoint - The success of technology transfer is fundamentally about solving real problems, emphasizing the need for research to be closely aligned with user demands and societal issues [6][8]. Group 1: Key Indicators for Successful Technology Transfer - Antonio Frisoli emphasizes that the core of successful technology transfer is addressing real problems, starting from user needs and societal issues rather than detached technological pursuits [6][8]. - Wang Bin identifies three key indicators for evaluating technology transfer success: 1. Technical indicators as the "entry ticket" for feasibility [10]. 2. Market share as a "health check" reflecting commercial acceptance [10]. 3. Social impact as the "graduation certificate" indicating the completion of the value chain [10]. - Zhao Mingguo suggests measuring success through "coverage" and "duration," with different success criteria for individuals, small teams, and larger enterprises [12]. Group 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of China's Embodied Intelligence Robot Development - Wang Bin outlines three advantages for China's development in embodied intelligence robots: 1. Market-driven advantage due to a large market potential [17]. 2. Complete industrial chain advantage in regions like the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta [17]. 3. Supportive social atmosphere and talent influx into the industry [17]. - However, there are three disadvantages: 1. Weak foundational research compared to developed countries [18]. 2. Dependence on imports for some core components despite a rich supply chain [18]. 3. Insufficient integration between academia and industry [18]. Group 3: Future Prospects for World-Class Giants in Embodied Intelligence - Antonio Frisoli believes that the conditions for China's embodied intelligence industry are maturing, with government support for market and technological advancements [19]. - Zhao Mingguo highlights the importance of aligning original research outcomes with industrial needs to stimulate development [20]. - Yao Tengzhou expresses confidence in the emergence of outstanding companies in the embodied intelligence sector, citing China's advantages in diverse scenarios and strong manufacturing capabilities [20].