Hangzhou Establishes Embodied Intelligence Pilot Base with Yu Shu Tech Leader at Helm

On August 4, Hangzhou High-tech Zone (Binjiang) announced the launch of the Hangzhou Embodied Intelligence Application Pilot Base during a conference promoting artificial intelligence industry innovation. The event marked a significant step in bridging the gap between scientific research and industrial application in AI.

Leadership and Vision

Wang Xingxing, CEO of Yu Shu Technology, a prominent robotics company, was appointed as Chief Scientist of the new base. Wang will oversee the technical and scientific research direction, leveraging his expertise to drive innovation in embodied intelligence—a field focused on AI systems that interact with the physical world.

Core Functional Areas

The pilot base will feature four key centers:

1. Capability Supply Center: Provides foundational AI tools and resources.
2. Model Training Center: Focuses on developing and refining AI models.
3. Scenario Verification Center: Tests AI applications in real-world settings.
4. Testing and Certification Center: Ensures compliance and performance standards.

These centers aim to create a comprehensive ecosystem for AI development, from research to deployment.

Policy Support for Innovation

To accelerate growth in embodied intelligence, Hangzhou High-tech Zone introduced robust policies:

• Data Elements: Annual "corpus coupons" worth up to 50 million yuan and 50% subsidies for infrastructure usage fees.
• Computing Power: Up to 100 million yuan annually in "computing power coupons," covering 60% of usage fees for enterprises.

These measures are designed to alleviate financial burdens and encourage AI adoption across industries.

Expanding AI Applications

The conference also highlighted AI scenario demands in sectors like manufacturing, financial trade, and healthcare. Additionally, two new initiatives were launched:

• Hangzhou ShuGu Data Innovation Center: Focused on data-driven AI solutions.
• Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Future Industry Pioneering Area: A hub for advanced robotics development.

Key Points

• Wang Xingxing of Yu Shu Technology appointed Chief Scientist of Hangzhou’s new Embodied Intelligence Pilot Base.
• Four core centers established to streamline AI research, training, verification, and certification.
• Substantial subsidies introduced for data and computing power to support AI innovation.
• New initiatives aim to strengthen Hangzhou’s position as a leader in AI and robotics.