Beijing's first humanoid robot pilot manufacturing and validation platform was officially launched by the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics on Thursday.
With a focus on pilot phase, the platform is the first of its kind aiming at shifting the industry from small-batch prototyping to large-scale production.
"The pilot phase is essentially an intermediate transition stage from a prototype to mass production. Only after the pilot verification is completed can there be a possibility for mass production," said Liu Yizhang, head of the platform.
The entire production process including that of various parts -- upper limbs, lower limbs and torso -- follow strict standard operating procedures at the platform.
The robot will undergo a series of tests after the assembly is done.
"Take this robotic arm as an example. We'll perform the initial power-on first, then conduct a two-hour endurance test on it," said Huang Zhe, head of the manufacturing department of the platform.
By establishing production standards and implementing multi-stage inspections, the platform addresses the "final mile" challenge in the journey of humanoid robots from laboratories to production lines.
The platform is equipped with 500 sets of production and testing equipment and has an annual pilot production capacity of up to 5,000 embodied humanoid robots, according to the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics.
Beijing launches first humanoid robot manufacturing and validation platform
The White House Office of Management and Budget released its 2027 budget proposal on Friday, which would raise U.S. defense spending to 1.5 trillion U.S. dollars while reducing funding for domestic programs.
The budget plan "builds on the president's vision by continuing to constrain non-defense spending and reform the federal government," according to a document published on the White House website.
At a White House event on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted the defense spending as a priority, noting that domestic responsibilities such as health care should be shifted to the states.
"We're fighting wars. We can't take care of day care. You got to let a state take care of day care, and they should pay for it, too," Trump said.
Aside from cuts to health programs, the White House budget proposal also includes cuts to refugee resettlement aid, renewable energy projects, university grants and housing programs, among others.
The president's annual budget is often seen as a reflection of the administration's priorities, though Congress ultimately holds the authority over federal spending.
The release of the White House 2027 budget proposal came as Congress remains deadlocked over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, with Democrats pushing for immigration enforcement reforms that Republicans refuse to accept. This led to a partial government shutdown that has stretched on for nearly seven weeks.
White House seeks 1.5 trillion USD in defense spending in 2027 budget proposal
