A video of a dancing robot has recently gone viral online in China, showing the potential of humanoid robots that can perform more complex and human-like motions.
The robot is powered by an embodied AI model developed by a high-tech company in Hangzhou, the city on China's east coast that has gained prominence as a technological hub since the emergence of DeepSeek.
In the viral video, the robot demonstrates its ability to perform martial arts and dance, executing each movement with grace and meticulous control. This advanced choreography is made possible by its "brain" - the embodied large model.
"Embodied refers to a specific body controlled by a large model. In general, we can perform thousands, even tens of thousands, of dances. If we [our robots] can dance, we can certainly perform other tasks in daily life and production as well," explained Zhang Jiehan, product project director at Westlake Robotics Technology, the company behind the embodied large model.
Under the guidance of the embodied large model, robots' capabilities are expanding rapidly. In addition to their dance performances, these robots can listen attentively, communicate fluently, think independently, navigate complex environments autonomously, and complete a wide range of tasks with precision.
"Our focus is on 'one model, full sensory, multiple forms'. Our large model is capable of adapting to various forms and executing specific tasks. Just like humans, it can utilize vision, language, and even interact with the environment, engaging with the physical world," Zhang added.
As embodied large models continue to evolve, robots are poised to demonstrate a diverse set of capabilities across various sectors.
This year, the company has launched three production lines to manufacture various types of robots, including quadruped, wheeled, biped, and humanoid robots.
These robots are designed to address the needs of industries such as manufacturing, resource exploration, education, and entertainment, further broadening the potential applications of robotic technology.
Robots powered by embodied AI technology to have wide applications
