China launches first automotive chip standard verification platform

China on Tuesday launched its first automotive chip standard verification platform in Shenzhen, a tech hub in south China's Guangdong Province, marking that the country's capability to verify and evaluate the quality of automotive-grade chips has entered a new phase.

The platform has 13 specialized test rooms, including facilities for automotive-grade environmental and reliability testing, failure analysis, information security, and performance testing. It is equipped with over 80 sets of testing devices and can conduct verification tests for more than 30 automotive chip standards.

"This is a national-level pilot-scale verification platforms covering all nine major categories and 81 subcategories of automotive chips. It provides public testing services for ships applied in a full range of scenarios, including intelligent driving, smart cockpits, security and power," said Xia Xianzhao, chief expert of the China Automotive Technology and Research Center.

Experts note that serving as the "brain" and "nervous system" of intelligent vehicles, chips play a crucial role in advancing the high-quality development of the modern automotive industry.

Looking ahead, China is planning to use the platform to develop unified testing methods for automotive-grade chips, build standardized verification platforms, and strengthen key common generic technologies for testing automotive-grade chips to enhance the quality of China's automotive chips and contribute Chinese solutions for intelligent connected new-energy vehicles to the global industrial ecosystem.

"We aim to build a 'quality testing field' for China's automotive-grade chips. By focusing on quality standards, technologies, and ecosystems, we will establish a complete cycle linking standard development, testing and certification, and industrial application," said Gong Jinfeng, deputy general manager of the China Automotive Technology and Research Center.

China launches first automotive chip standard verification platform

Visitors can now experience firsthand how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping future lifestyles at the newly opened AI Matrix Store "MetAI Hub" in Shanghai's Zhangjiang AI Innovation Town.

Opened on May 11, the nearly 2,000-square-meter space features more than 500 AI products from 100 brands. Unlike traditional "display-only" technology venues, the store encourages visitors to touch, test, and interact with the latest AI products.

The store houses six themed zones, including a curated product space, makers' workshops, and an AI health area. One of the most popular attractions is an AI health screening system that generates a rapid health assessment report within 90 seconds using non-contact sensing technology.

The store also functions as a makerspace for innovators, helping startups test products in real-life scenarios and shorten the time it takes to turn a concept into reality.

"Here we can see the advanced processing equipment, including 3D printer and laser engraver. We also have a highly experienced technical team that helps One-Person Companies quickly bring their ideas to life and conduct model testing," said Lan Chaoxiang, head of the Maker Area of MetAI Hub.

In addition, the AI Matrix Store aims to serve as a global launch platform for AI products and a gateway for startups expanding overseas.

"When their products are still in the prototype stage, we will build a complete funding mechanism for producers, allowing many global geeks to get a sneak peek. We also hope to combine online and offline channels for this overseas expansion platform," said Zhao Tongyang, an executive at the store.

Zhao said the store will be developed into an AI ecosystem center rather than a traditional retail outlet, combining experience, commerce, incubation, and social interaction.

Visitors explore future lifestyles at newly opened AI store in Shanghai