The Brain is King, Data is the Lifeline: Embodied Intelligence Becomes 'Softer'
大脑为王、数据续命，具身智能越来越“软”
In 2026, the industry of humanoid robots and embodied intelligence has seen significant progress, with the focus shifting from creating prototypes to delivering actual value. The article explores the importance of embodied intelligence models (the 'brain') in defining industry competitiveness, the challenges of data collection, and the exploration of new technical paths like world models and VLA. It also discusses the industry's efforts to overcome data scarcity through synthetic data and collaborative data initiatives.
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Source：Chinese robotics — Robot learning research · timeline.sohu.com