Xin Lang Ke Ji·2025-08-09 07:48Core Insights - The 2025 World Robot Conference was held in Beijing from August 8 to 12, focusing on AI models empowering robotics and embodied intelligence [1] - Midea Group's Vice President and CTO Wei Chang presented on the company's transition from industrial robots to humanoid robots, emphasizing innovation practices [3] Company Overview - Midea Group achieved over 400 billion yuan in revenue last year, marking a significant growth from 100 billion yuan in 2010 [3] - The company has diversified from a traditional home appliance manufacturer to a global technology company with six business segments, including smart home, industrial technology, building technology, and robotics automation [3][4] Strategic Focus - Midea Group's four strategic pillars include technological leadership, talent development, and leveraging AI and smart technologies to enhance R&D efficiency and innovation capabilities [4][5] - The company aims to integrate AI into its products to create differentiation and improve overall performance [6] R&D Network - Midea's global R&D layout consists of "2+4+N," with two comprehensive R&D bases in China and four global centers in Japan, Germany, Italy, and the USA [6] - The company has established several R&D organizations focused on robotics, including a Central Research Institute and an AI Research Institute [6][7] Robotics Strategy - Midea's robotics strategy focuses on three main areas: the intelligentization of industrial robots, the robotization of home appliances, and the development of humanoid robots [7] - The company has made significant advancements in industrial robotics, including the establishment of a national key laboratory for high-end heavy-duty robots and the expansion of its manufacturing base [7][12] Product Development - Midea is developing a new generation of intelligent control platforms and heavy-duty servo motors, with plans for mass production of key components [12] - The integration of AI technologies into industrial robots has already been applied in various scenarios, enhancing capabilities such as visual recognition [12][19] Home Appliance Innovation - The company is advancing the robotization of home appliances, aiming for full automation in household tasks through AI and robotics [13][14] - Midea's high-end appliance brand COLMO focuses on AI-driven home solutions, enhancing user experience through IoT and intelligent systems [16][17] Humanoid Robots - Midea is exploring the application of humanoid robots in industrial settings and aims to gradually introduce them into household environments [18][19] - The company emphasizes the importance of finding valuable applications for humanoid robots, with a focus on technology refinement and cost reduction [19]