Embodied intelligence—what's the buzz about? 🤔 Simply put, it's AI that lives in a body: robots that don't just crunch numbers but see, touch, and learn from the world around them.
In early January 2026, CGTN's BizTalk host Wang Tianyu sat down with Wang Xiaogang, chairman of ACE Robotics and a leading AI expert, to explore this next frontier. Their conversation dives into how combining state-of-the-art AI models with physical experiences can speed up the journey to artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Advances in large AI models are giving robots the 'brainpower' to:
- Perceive complex environments with sensors and cameras
- Learn new tasks by watching and imitating
- Interact smoothly with people and objects
Imagine a delivery robot that navigates crowded streets, dodges surprises, and even picks up a package with delicate precision—no human hand-holding needed. This magic happens when virtual intelligence meets real-world feedback.
But the road isn't without bumps. Embodied AI requires tackling safety, ethics, and technical hurdles. How do we ensure robots make the right choices in unpredictable settings? Wang Xiaogang points out that ongoing research focuses on building trust and transparency, so robots become reliable teammates in factories, hospitals, and homes.
As 2026 unfolds, embodied intelligence is set to shift AI from lab demos to everyday reality. From smarter manufacturing lines in Shenzhen to assistive companions in Latin American cities, this fusion of mind and matter could reshape how we live, work, and explore 🌍🚀.
The BizTalk episode with Wang Xiaogang gives us a glimpse of how embodied intelligence will power the next wave of AI-driven innovation.
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BizTalk: Embodied intelligence as next frontier of AI and robotics
cgtn.com
