Group 1 - Guangdong has introduced a series of policies to support the innovation and development of the artificial intelligence and robotics industry, aiming to establish itself as a global innovation hub in this sector [1] - The core industry scale of artificial intelligence in Guangdong is expected to exceed 220 billion RMB by 2024, with over 1,500 core enterprises in the province [1] - The robotics industry in Guangdong has formed a collaborative development pattern centered around cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, and Dongguan [1] Group 2 - According to Morgan Stanley's list of the top 100 publicly listed companies in the humanoid robotics sector, 11 companies from Guangdong made the list, including GAC Group, Xiaopeng Motors, BYD, Tencent, and UBTECH [3] - Xiaopeng Motors has invested over 4 billion RMB annually in AI research and development, with plans to build a fully self-developed AI ecosystem over the next decade [3] - Xiaopeng's humanoid robot, IRON, is designed for high-precision tasks on factory assembly lines, showcasing the rapid rise of China's humanoid robotics industry [3] Group 3 - Shenzhen's SUTENG has developed the second-generation dexterous hand, Papert 2.0, which features 20 degrees of freedom and can handle a maximum load of 5 kilograms, aimed at industrial applications [4] - The dexterous hand integrates perception and operational capabilities, allowing it to simulate human hand operations without infrastructure modifications [4] - The company plans to mass-produce the dexterous hand within the year [4] Group 4 - The Greater Bay Area provides a comprehensive industrial chain and a significant platform for companies to manufacture humanoid robots locally [5] - Guangzhou is leveraging the intelligent equipment and robotics industry to drive the transformation of traditional manufacturing towards high-end and intelligent production [5] - A joint capital initiative has been launched to establish a Guangdong Intelligent Industry Fund with a target size of 10 billion RMB, focusing on core technology research in AI and robotics [5]
(经济观察)广东加速打造人工智能与机器人产业创新高地