SenseTime incubates embodied intelligence company, will launch large-scale commercial promotion of its robotic dog next year

SENSETIME-W (00020.HK) incubated embodied intelligence company "Daxiao Robotics" will launch a robotic dog product in mid-month, focusing on autonomous navigation capabilities. Wang Xiaogang, co-founder of SenseTime and chairman of Daxiao Robotics, stated that this robotic dog has spatial autonomy and will be commercially promoted on a large scale next year, initially focusing on application verification in cultural tourism and smart city scenarios, with a target of over 1,000 units shipped next year.

Wang Xiaogang pointed out that Daxiao Robotics is more proficient in model development, while hardware will be designed and produced in collaboration with ecological partners, followed by the launch of integrated hardware and software products. He mentioned that current robotic dog products on the market rely on manual control and high-precision maps, only able to perform photo inspections along fixed routes, thus having limited usage. The upcoming robotic dog will have autonomous navigation capabilities, supported by AI models, allowing it to reach destinations on its own, enhancing its application value.

He also noted that in the short term, robotic dogs and humanoid robots with performance value can be commercialized, and in the next two years, robots will further expand into industrial and commercial service scenarios, potentially entering households in five years. The autonomous navigation capability of robotic dogs may also be integrated into humanoid robots in the future.

Additionally, Lin Dahua, co-founder of SenseTime, stated that next spring, SenseTime will release a new generation of the "Riri Xin" model based on a new architecture, with significantly upgraded capabilities. Regarding the development of multimodal models in China and the West, he pointed out that the iterative models of both sides are different. The technical capabilities, research capabilities, and computing power of companies like OpenAI and Google are undoubtedly at the top level, while domestic manufacturers focus more on industry applications, obtaining industry data feedback earlier, thus promoting model applications and generating commercial returns