On April 26, 2025, on the occasion of Tianjin University’s 130th anniversary, the Forum of Embodied Intelligence Technology and Industrial Development was held at Shanghai Pudong Software Park.
Jointly organized by the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University and the Tianjin University Shanghai Alumni Association, with support from Shanghai Pudong Software Park Investment Management Co., Ltd., the event centered on the theme of “deep integration of technological innovation and industrial development.” Focusing on cutting-edge advancements in embodied intelligence, the forum gathered about 100 experts and alumni from investment institutions, academia, and industry to collaboratively map out the future landscape of intelligent technologies.
Focusing on Cutting-edge Advancements, Gathering Collective Expertise
The main forum was hosted by Zhang Tao, Vice Dean of the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, and alumnus Su Guannan. Li Jiping, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, delivered an opening speech, emphasizing that the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation serves as a critical pathway to drive the development of new quality productive forces. As a future industry sector prioritized in China’s national strategy, embodied intelligence is injecting new momentum into high-quality development. Seizing this opportunity, the School of Electrical and Information Engineering is actively fostering a two-way alignment between academic frontiers and industrial demands, facilitating deep synergy among innovation, industrial, and talent chains.
Li Jiping, Party Committee Secretary of the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, delivers a speech at the event.
Zeng Lang, Director of the Project Investment Department at Shanghai Pudong Software Park, delivered a speech. He stated that as a national-level innovation platform, Pudong Software Park has always been committed to providing high-quality development environments for technology enterprises. He also expressed his anticipation to collaborate with Tianjin University in expanding broader cooperation opportunities in emerging fields such as embodied intelligence.
Zeng Lang, Director of the Project Investment Department at Shanghai Pudong Software Park, delivers a speech at the event.
Pan Feng, Director of the Alumni Affairs and Foundation Office and Secretary-General of the Alumni Association of Tianjin University, delivered remarks on behalf of the Alumni Association. He reviewed the 130-year glorious history of Tianjin university, acknowledged alumni achievements across diverse fields, and encouraged continued contributions to university’s advancement and national innovation endeavors.
Pan Feng, Director of the Alumni Affairs and Foundation Office and Secretary-General of the Tianjin University Alumni Association, delivers a speech at the event.
Dr. Xu Deqing, an alumnus representative, delivered a heartfelt speech during the event. He shared his academic journey at Tianjin University and experiences on the international academic stage, expressing his deep gratitude toward Tianjin University and unwavering confidence in the future development of embodied intelligence.
Dr. Xu Deqing, an alumnus representative, delivers remarks in the event.
Tan Chao, Dean of the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, presented a comprehensive report on the school’s developmental progress at the forum. He highlighted the school’s advancements in electrical engineering, control science and engineering, as well as information and communication engineering, while mapping out future strategy in embodied intelligence. He also affirmed the school’s commitment to addressing national strategic priorities, strengthening industry-education-research synergies, and advancing industrial innovation and greater strength and self-reliance in science and technology.
Synergy in Motion, Future in Cultivation
The forum featured three key segments: a main forum, project roadshow sessions, and project exchange and resource matchmaking meetings. At the main forum, scholars and industry experts from academia and the corporate sector delivered insightful reports on cutting-edge advancements, application scenarios, and industrial trends in embodied intelligence. The event fostered a dynamic atmosphere marked by vibrant idea exchanges, highlighting the deepening integration of academic research and industrial innovation.
Professor Qi Juntong, Deputy Director of the Institute of Robotics and Autonomous Systems at Tianjin University, delivers a forum report titled Embodied Intelligence and Unmanned Systems.
Jonny Hung, Technical Expert at AgiBot, delivers a forum report titled Development and Challenges of Embodied Intelligence Robotics.
Professor Ji Zhong, Deputy Director of the Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain-inspired Intelligence Technology and Deputy Director of the School of Electronic Information Engineering at Tianjin University, delivers a forum report titled Embodied Intelligence Powered by Large Models.
Wang Yang, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of VeriSilicon Holdings Co., Ltd., delivers a forum report titled From Smart Driving to Embodied Intelligence: Accelerating China’s Sci-Tech Innovation.
Professor Zuo Zhiqiang, Director of the Tianjin Key Laboratory of Intelligent Unmanned Swarm Technology and Systems and Professor at Tianjin University, delivers a forum report titled When Smart Driving Meets Embodied Intelligence.
Wang Chengning, Head of Product Marketing and Sales at D-Robotics Holdings Co., Ltd., delivers a forum report titled Born from Convergence, Evolving for Embodiment.
Professor Sun Biao of Tianjin University delivers a forum report titled Intelligent Unmanned Systems.
Xue Jian, Founder of the Deep Technology Innovation Alliance, delivers a forum report titled New Paradigm for Early-Stage Investment in Deep Technology Innovation Alliance: Two-Way Collaboration Between Scientists and Entrepreneurs.
Associate Professor Zhang Shufang, Director of the Department of Electronic Information Engineering at Tianjin University, delivers a forum report titled Research on Key Components of Humanoid Robots and Embodied Intelligence Algorithms.
On the morning of April 26, alumni Su Guannan and Wang Hao respectively hosted and organized entrepreneurial project roadshows and project exchange sessions. Multiple startup founders delivered impressive presentations and engaged in in-depth discussions with attending representatives from investment institutions and industry guests, further facilitating resource integration and cross-sector collaboration.
project roadshows
Shi Fengcai, a Class of 2013 alumnus, conducts a project roadshow on “High-Speed Lightweight Embodied Intelligence Robot-Atomrobot”.
Liu Ming, a Class of 2008 alumnus, conducts a project roadshow on “New Material for Humanoid Robots: RoboPEEK”.
Nie Song, a Class of 2004 alumnus, conducts a project roadshow on “Voiceprint Recognition and Voice Intelligence Solutions Provider: TalkCore”.
Chen Tiegang, a Class of 2008 alumnus, conducts a project roadshow on “Vangas”.
Zhang Zixi, a Class of 2022 alumnus, conducts a project roadshow on “Underwater Mobile Intelligent Robotic Platform: CloudTide”.
Chen Jianyu, a Class of 2010 alumnus, conducts a project roadshow on “World’s First LLM-Based Active Talent Search System: AnyJob End-to-End Recruitment Engine”.
Project Exchange and Resource Matchmaking
Xiao Suzhi, a Class of 2005 alumna, participates in the project exchange session: Skysys Intelligent UAV.
Song Jinlong, a Class of 2007 alumnus, participates in the project exchange session: FabXLab (Team Member Introductions).
Liu Zhenpo, a Class of 2006 alumnus, participates in the project exchange session: Digitalization of E-Plant Steel Plate Processing Center.
Lyu Xiaoming, a Class of 2007 alumnus, participates in the project exchange session: Longtong Intelligence.
Chen Jingjing, a Class of 2014 alumna, participates in the project exchange session: Health Large Model at Fudan University (Team Member Introductions).
Zhang Guangxin, a Class of 2006 alumnus, participates in the project exchange session: Intelligence Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Fu Yu, a Class of 2007 alumnus, participates in the project exchange session: Soarwhale Co., Ltd.
Xiao Yuntao, a Class of 2002 alumnus, participates in the project exchange session: Bank of Ningbo
Pooling Wisdom and Strength, Charting a New Chapter Together
The Forum of Embodied Intelligence Technology and Industrial Development established a high-caliber collaborative platform uniting the School of Electrical and Information Engineering with alumni and industry leaders. Aligned with national development strategies and focusing on frontier technological domains, the forum exemplified the university’s commitment to contributing to China’s innovation ecosystem, while showcasing Tianjin University alumni’s impressive engagement in advancing scientific research and industrial transformation.
Group Photo of Participants
Participating alumni proposed the establishment of an industry-specific alumni association dedicated to embodied intelligence technologies. Moving forward, the school will continue to uphold the university’s motto of “Seeking Truth from Facts,” advancing high-caliber talent development and scientific research while deepening industry-education integration. It will also actively expand disciplinary development strategies targeting future-oriented sectors like embodied intelligence, and collaborate with alumni and partners across sectors, contributing to building China into a global leader in education and technological innovation.
