广东省卓越人工智能与机器人奖在深圳启动

Core Points - The Guangdong Province Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Award (XAIR Award) was launched on October 10, 2023, in Shenzhen, aiming to recognize outstanding projects in the AI and robotics sectors [1][5] - The XAIR Award will evaluate and select the top ten projects in AI and robotics by 2025, with winning projects eligible for recommendation for the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Award [1][2] Group 1 - The XAIR Award is established by the Guangdong Province Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Industry Alliance, which was officially formed in June 2025, targeting enterprises, universities, and research institutions in the AI and robotics fields [2] - The award aims to honor significant contributions in fundamental research, technological innovation, achievement promotion, and industrialization [2] - The award will be held annually, featuring two main categories: Technology Progress Award and Application Innovation Award, with each winning project receiving a prize of 200,000 yuan, sponsored exclusively by Hong Kong K Wah Group [8] Group 2 - The event was attended by notable figures, including Turing Award winner John Hopcroft and Guo Hanyi, Vice Chairman of the Guangdong Province Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Industry Alliance [1][5] - The initiative is part of Guangdong's strategy to foster technological innovation and industrial breakthroughs, leveraging its robust industrial system and open innovation environment [5] - The award aims to enhance the overall technological level and competitiveness of the AI and robotics industry in Guangdong, encouraging creativity and innovation among technology workers [8]