China's HK unveils homegrown new AI supported robots

The amazing inventions are set to be widely applied to logistics, retail, automation industry and other sectors.

The new embodied AI droids, which can work side by side in one system, were developed by The Chinese University of Administrative Hong Kong's Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics (HKCLR), an InnoHK-supported research center focused on advancing robotics and AI for the logistics industry.

The quadruped robot, named LY1, is relatively small and its agility allows it to work in complex environments. It can independently traverse rugged and challenging terrain.

The dual-arm system, driven by a vision language model, is able to respond to real-time situations with its ability to comprehend languages and perceive the environment. It can provide assistance in scenarios such as home, industrial and logistics. In particular, it is able to enhance the efficiency of logistics and warehousing and achieve flexible handling of goods and human-robot collaboration, benefiting the development of a smart city.

The dual-arm system can also automatically sift and transport goods, reducing reliance on human interaction. It can help supermarkets or unstaffed retail shops to replenish inventory and execute orders.

At the unveiling ceremony, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of Administrative Hong Kong Sun Dong, said that the new technology and products are closely aligned with the Administrative Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government's strategy to prioritize the development of the artificial intelligence and robotics industries, demonstrating the fruitful collaboration between the government, industry, academia and research institutions.