Amid the wave of intelligent upgrades transforming industries, Youibot Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. ("Youibot") and Xi’an Jiaotong University ("XJTU") have taken a pioneering step by establishing the Embodied Artificial Intelligence Robotics Research Institute.

Amid the wave of intelligent upgrades transforming industries, Youibot Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. ("Youibot") and Xi’an Jiaotong University ("XJTU") have taken a pioneering step by establishing the Embodied Artificial Intelligence Robotics Research Institute. Officially inaugurated on November 20 at China Western Science and Technology Innovation Harbor, this landmark collaboration brings together industry leaders and academic elites to propel the frontier of robotics innovation.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Lu Jianjun, Secretary of the CPC Committee of XJTU; Liu Bo, Deputy Director of the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology; Ji Feng, Deputy Director of the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology; Yang Bin, Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Fengxi New City; Zhang Xiaojun, Deputy Director of the Management Committee of Fengdong New City; Che Fei, Deputy District Governor of Xi’an’s Weiyang District; Lei Yaguo, Executive Vice Dean and Professor at XJTU’s School of Mechanical Engineering; and Cody Zhang, Chairman and CEO of Youibot.

Embodied Artificial Intelligence: A Catalyst for Transformation

Embodied intelligence technology is driving a profound transformation across industries, offering disruptive solutions for automation and intelligent decision-making. The newly established institute aims to integrate the research strengths of academia with the industrial expertise of Youibot. Guided by real-world application scenarios, it focuses on advancing critical embodied intelligence and robotics technologies. Through deep collaboration between academia and industry, the institute seeks to accelerate technology transfer, establish a leading robotics research and development hub, and nurture a new generation of innovative talent.

A Strategic Synergy for Robotics Excellence

Robotics, often hailed as the "crown jewel of manufacturing," is pivotal to driving industrial progress. Xi’an Jiaotong University has been at the forefront of promoting synergy between technological innovation and industrial application. By forging partnerships with enterprises like Youibot, XJTU fosters a robust ecosystem for demand-driven robotics R&D, talent development, and education-industry integration. Together, these efforts form a dynamic engine for robotics innovation, setting a benchmark for holistic development in education, technology, and talent cultivation.

Youibot’s Vision: Shaping the Future of Industrial Robotics

As a national-level “Little Giant” enterprise specializing in niche industries, Youibot has established itself as a market leader in industrial mobile manipulation robotics. By focusing on high-reliability, industrial-grade robotics solutions, Youibot continues to expand its influence in diverse sectors, including semiconductors, renewable energy, and power systems. The company’s robust expertise in industrial scenarios drives its development of cutting-edge embodied intelligence technologies, ensuring rapid validation and iteration across real-world applications.

Building Global Competitiveness in Robotics

Robotics forms a critical link in the global industrial chain, with China emerging as a key player in the industrial mobile robotics sector. Through this collaboration, Youibot and XJTU aim to elevate embodied intelligence robotics research and applications, injecting new vitality into the robotics industry and strengthening China’s position on the global stage.

By aligning academic research with industrial application, the Youibot-XJTU partnership exemplifies a forward-looking approach to innovation, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements that will redefine the future of robotics.