The Beijing Embodied Artificial Intelligence Robotics Innovation Center was officially elevated to national status Thursday, focusing on pioneering technology and driving progress in this field.
The center was established in 2023 and reached a milestone as Tiangong, the world's first full-size purely electric-driven humanoid robot that can run like a human was introduced this April.
Following its debut, Tiangong underwent two iterations and now excels in perception, interaction, and behavior, including smooth hand-eye coordination and interaction.
Under the joint guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Beijing Municipal People's Government, the National-Local Co-built Embodied AI Robotics Innovation Center was officially set up on Thursday.
The center is expected to further accelerate technological innovation and problem-solving in the industry.
"After the establishment, the innovation center will become a magnet gathering global talents in the field of embodied AI robotics to leverage their strengths here. It will rapidly advance technological products and industrial problem solving," said Xiong Youjun, general manager of the center.
In addition to commercial applications, the center will cater to a diverse array of real-world contexts, spanning residential, industrial, and educational domains.
"The 'robotic brain' isn't limited to humanoid robots but can be adapted to various robotic forms such as wheeled robots, robotic arms, and crawling robots. It also can be used in many scenarios, including indoor, outdoor, household, industrial and educational settings. This is the vision for what our embodied AI robotics 'brain' can achieve in the future," said Xiong.
National-local partnership elevates Beijing Embodied AI Robotics Innovation Center to national status
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is ready to completely withdraw from the governmental scene in the Gaza Strip and engage in a positive and constructive manner with the second phase of the plan to end the war in the enclave, said Hamas political bureau member Basem Naim on Friday. In a statement, Naim said that the ceasefire deal became an international plan after being adopted by the United Nations Security Council. However, it is now facing obstacles.
He accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of reneging on his commitments and escalating the situation, in an attempt to return to war and save his political career. Pointing out that Israeli strikes have caused hundreds of casualties since the announcement of the ceasefire, the Hamas official said the escalation cannot occur without cover or green light from the United States. He said Hamas has committed to all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement, as attested by the mediators and the U.S., adding that it is ready for the second phase of the agreement.
He emphasized the Movement's commitment to the establishment of a fully empowered Palestinian body to administer Gaza, and its complete withdrawal from the governmental scene.
Naim warned that the situation will not be sustainable if the continued escalation of Israeli military operations and the persistence of the catastrophic humanitarian situation remain unaddressed, adding that the circle of fire may expand, which is what Netanyahu aspires to.
Since a ceasefire took effect on Oct 10, 2025, Gaza's death toll has risen to 439 with 1,223 injuries, according to local health authorities on Friday. Rescue teams have recovered 688 bodies during that period. In the broader conflict, at least 71,409 Palestinians have been killed and 171,304 wounded since Israel's military campaign in Gaza began in October 2023.
Hamas ready for complete withdrawal from Gaza governmental scene: official
