Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-09-17 13:04Group 1 - The collaboration between sports brands and humanoid robots is emerging as a new trend, with companies like Anta and Li Ning establishing research bases to focus on sports data collection and intelligent equipment development [1][2] - Li Ning's research center utilizes the "Embodied Tian Gong Ultra" robot for product testing, significantly reducing testing time and improving efficiency by directly collecting data through the robot's joint sensors [2][3] - The research center aims to build a comprehensive product database using robots to evaluate new running shoes across multiple performance dimensions, such as cushioning and stability [3] Group 2 - Future applications of humanoid robots may include testing in sports like badminton and basketball, as well as assisting in product sales in retail environments [4][5] - The potential for robots to assist in retail involves using visual systems to assess consumer characteristics and recommend suitable products, although this application will require further development [5] - The partnership between humanoid robots and sports brands is expected to create mutual benefits, enhancing both product development and the capabilities of the robots [5]