At the sub-forum themed "Collaboration for Innovative Development of Humanoid Robots" during the 8th Hongqiao International Economic Forum, Wang Xingxing, the founder and CEO of Unitree Robotics, delivered an insightful speech. He emphasized that the current state of large-scale robot models is akin to the period 1-3 years before ChatGPT's groundbreaking release. While the industry has a clear vision and direction, it has not yet arrived at the pivotal juncture of a true breakthrough. Wang Xingxing outlined the criteria for the "ChatGPT Moment" in embodied AI: In unfamiliar everyday scenarios, robots should be able to accomplish 80% of tasks through voice or text instructions, achieving an 80% success rate. He projected that if companies can attain this milestone within the next 1-2 years, they will be at the forefront of global embodied AI technology. Additionally, he disclosed that the average growth rate of China's intelligent robot industry is anticipated to surge by 50% to 100% this year. Nevertheless, the advancement of large-scale robot models still falls short of expectations, necessitating ongoing breakthroughs in model architecture innovation and enhancements in data quality.
