A humanoid robot data training center in Beijing is set to commence its third phase of tactile sensing learning by robots by the end of March, focusing on enabling robots to operate in real-world scenarios across multiple sectors, including industrial production, agricultural processing, hotel services, household cleaning, smart home management, and medical procedures.
Covering over 10,000 square meters, the training center in western Beijing's Shijingshan District is the largest facility of its kind in China, functioning as a "school" where robots undergo scenario-based learning before deployment.
At the center, numerous robots are learning how to touch. A single robotic arm can generate thousands of data per second, including tactile and visual data.
"Our robots can detect a force of 0.01 Newtons, similar to the force of a strand of hair falling onto our fingers. With this control over force, they can perform all sorts of precise and complex operations," said Dong Jianqiang, head of the Training Center with Beijing Tashan Technology Co., Ltd., a leading developer of AI tactile sensing chips and application solutions.
The first phase was completed and put into operation at the end of March 2025, with the deployment of 100 wheeled robotic arms in the Shougang Park in the district.
The second phase saw the deployment of 100 humanoid robots across multiple scenarios including industrial, household, and daily work applications, operating approximately 10 hours per day and generating 6 million valid data entries every year, placing it at a globally leading level.
Beijing humanoid robot data training center to launch new phase of tactile sensing learning
Beijing humanoid robot data training center to launch new phase of tactile sensing learning
Beijing humanoid robot data training center to launch new phase of tactile sensing learning
Two movie stars expressed their strong confidence in the increasing role of films in boosted tourism across China through the "China Travel with Chinese Films" campaign, ahead of the first CMG Chinese Film Festival.
The festival, opened in Beijing on Friday evening, is expected to highlight, for the first time, the development and achievements of China's film industry from a media perspective.
In an interview with China Media Group (CMG), actress Zhang Ziyi, the event's image ambassador, and actor Liu Ye shared their views on the development of China's film industry.
"China's film industry was too exciting last year. The application of new technologies has not only encouraged filmmakers but also excited audiences. I read many suggestions from our netizens. Now that we have AI technology, they have told us many ways to make a film. It seemed that audiences were also taking part in the film just like us filmmakers," said Liu.
The "China Travel with Chinese Film" campaign, launched in February last year, has effectively driven tourism development across the country, as evidenced by one of Zhang's films.
"The significance of films is no longer merely to watch a touching story in a cinema. Now, audiences are traveling and tasting the delicacies of various places alongside the film. For instance, when we were shooting and promoting 'She's Got No Name' last year, there was a street where many tourists, including foreign travelers, came. So, Chinese films have brought prosperity to all walks of life," said Zhang.
Liu said it amazed him that a film could make a place known as a new tourist attraction, and it encouraged filmmakers to explore the industry's infinite possibilities.
"Many films boosted local cultural tourism. I never expected the power of film would be so great. When a film is loved by audiences, its shooting location becomes a more famous tourist attraction, attracting many people for local snacks and natural scenery. I think it is the happiest time for us filmmakers. We enjoy a larger space for creation, and audiences have greater enthusiasm for participation. Our future can be said to be full of boundless imagination," said Liu.
The CMG Chinese Film Festival, themed "Power of Spring," will present 21 awards.
Movie stars optimistic about films' role in boosting tourism
