On July 1, the Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission, in collaboration with the Administrative Committee of Zhongguancun Science Park, unveiled . This plan sets an ambitious target for Beijing: to emerge as a global epicenter for scientific AI innovation by 2028, thereby bolstering the city's position as an international hub for scientific and technological advancements. The plan underscores the pivotal role of autonomous laboratories in revolutionizing the research landscape. It advocates for the creation of cutting-edge intelligent experimental platforms that seamlessly integrate artificial intelligence, embodied robots, and high-throughput instruments. Such integration will facilitate a fully autonomous research process, spanning from the formulation of hypotheses to groundbreaking discoveries. These innovative research facilities are envisioned to establish a closed-loop system where 'computation informs experimentation, and experimentation, in turn, refines computation.' This synergy is expected to dramatically accelerate research cycles, marking a significant leap forward in scientific exploration.
