Beijing, October 26, 2024 – StepUp AI, a leading Chinese artificial intelligence company, and Forceful Robotics, an emerging force in embodied intelligence, have officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The partnership aims to accelerate the application of general artificial intelligence (AGI) in the physical world.
The two companies will collaborate on embodied AI model algorithm development, multi-modal data feedback loops, and robotic application scenarios. They plan to establish a joint laboratory to accelerate technology iteration and commercialization validation. The goal is to equip robots with cognitive and behavioral capabilities closer to those of humans, thereby promoting the development of the embodied intelligence industry.
StepUp AI COO Cao Zhimin and Forceful Robotics CTO Zhou Erjin signed the strategic cooperation agreement on behalf of their respective companies.
According to the agreement, the two parties will focus on the research and development of embodied AI model algorithms, multi-modal data feedback loops, and robotic application scenarios, jointly tackling key technical challenges in the physical implementation of RoboAgent. In the future, the two parties plan to jointly build a joint laboratory to accelerate technology iteration and commercial verification, and explore long-term collaboration in open source ecology, vertical industries and other fields.
At the signing ceremony, Fan Haoqiang, co-founder of Forceful Robotics, said: We always believe that the end scene of AGI must be applied to the real physical world. In the future, robots will definitely be intelligent and enter thousands of households and become a new productivity. The large model is the ‘force’ that enables robots to have wisdom. StepUp AI is a leading company in the domestic large model field, with industry-leading multi-modal large model research and development capabilities and an open ecological vision. We hope that through the joint efforts of both parties, we can bring more innovation and breakthroughs to RoboAgent.
Dr. Jiang Daxin, founder and CEO of StepUp AI, attaches great importance to the cooperation with Forceful Robotics. He said: Although Forceful Robotics has only been established for a short time, the core team is a serial AI entrepreneur. They have been working hard in artificial intelligence algorithms and hardware for more than ten years. They are extremely potential in the field of embodied intelligence, and their development direction and philosophy are very consistent with StepUp. We look forward to achieving deep integration of multi-modal large models and embodied intelligence through this cooperation, and endowing robots with cognitive and action capabilities closer to humans.
Forceful Robotics, founded in March 2025, is one of the few embodied intelligence companies in the industry that can deeply integrate large model technology and robot scenarios. It is committed to collaborative innovation driven by algorithms, joint hardware design, and scenario closed-loop to make robots an important part of productivity, thereby realizing the application of general artificial intelligence (AGI) in the physical world. Forceful Robotics was formally established at the end of 2024.
Key Aspects of the Collaboration:
- Joint R&D: Focusing on embodied AI model algorithms and solving technical bottlenecks for RoboAgent’s real-world applications.
- Data Loop: Establishing multi-modal data feedback loops to improve robot learning and adaptation.
- Scenario Application: Exploring and validating robotic applications across various industries.
- Joint Lab: Creating a shared research environment to accelerate technology development and commercialization.
- Ecosystem Expansion: Exploring collaboration within open-source communities and specific industry verticals.
Impact and Future Implications:
This strategic partnership signifies a growing trend of collaboration within the AI and robotics industries. By combining StepUp AI’s expertise in large language models with Forceful Robotics’ focus on embodied intelligence, the partnership has the potential to significantly advance the development of robots capable of interacting with the physical world in a more intuitive and intelligent manner. This could lead to breakthroughs in areas such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and even domestic assistance.
The establishment of a joint laboratory and the commitment to open-source collaboration further suggest a desire to foster innovation and accelerate the adoption of embodied AI technologies. As robots become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, collaborations like this will be crucial in ensuring that they are safe, reliable, and beneficial to society.
About StepUp AI:
StepUp AI is a leading artificial intelligence company in China, specializing in the development of large language models and AI solutions for various industries.
About Forceful Robotics:
Forceful Robotics is an emerging embodied intelligence company focused on developing robots that can understand and interact with the physical world.
References:
- StepUp AI official website
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