Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Province's Science and Technology Department has announced the proposed project list for the 2025 frontier technology R&D projects, with a focus on advancing key technologies in the construction industry, particularly through the development of an intelligent operation system for shield tunneling machines [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The project titled "Key Technology R&D for Intelligent Operation System Driven by Digital Twin for Shield Tunneling Machines" has been selected for funding [1] - The shield tunneling machine, known as the "steel pangolin," is essential for tunnel excavation and underground engineering [1] Group 2: Challenges Addressed - Traditional shield tunneling machines face several challenges, including low integration of heterogeneous sensor data, difficulties in lifecycle data continuity, poor real-time geological perception, and weak adaptive capabilities in intelligent decision-making under abnormal conditions [1] Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - The company, China Communications Construction Company Tianhe Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., is collaborating with Southeast University, Central South University, and Suzhou Rail Transit Technology Innovation Research Institute to develop an integrated system with independent intellectual property rights [1] Group 4: R&D Investment and Achievements - In recent years, Changshu has focused on breakthroughs in key core technologies, resulting in over 20 project approvals and more than 50 million yuan in funding support, which has leveraged over 400 million yuan in R&D investment [1]