首批具身智能本科专业来了 剑指行业“不缺钱但缺人”困境

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the shortage of talent in the embodied intelligence industry is expected to improve with the introduction of new undergraduate programs in several universities, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University and others [1][2] - The first highlight of the new programs is the integration of industry, academia, and research, with universities collaborating with leading companies in the field to create high-level practical teaching bases [1][3] - The second highlight is the employment orientation of the programs, with universities like Beijing Institute of Technology planning to enroll 120 students annually, with expected employment opportunities in major companies such as Huawei and Alibaba [2][3] Group 2 - The industry is experiencing a significant influx of capital, with 138 financing events recorded in the first eight months of 2025, and over 328 billion yuan raised globally in humanoid robotics [3] - Despite the financial backing, there is a severe shortage of skilled talent, with an estimated gap of around 1 million professionals needed in the field of embodied intelligence [3][4] - The current educational curriculum is inadequate to meet the demands of the industry, characterized by fragmented courses and a lack of practical training [3][4]