The Suzhou embodied intelligence robotics industry ecosystem conference was recently held in Suzhou, where cutting-edge technologies and innovations from Zhangjiagang took center stage. The city's advancements in the emerging field of embodied intelligence were on full display, highlighting its ambitions to lead the next-generation tech frontier.
At the event, a range of innovative products from Zhangjiagang-based companies attracted significant attention. The Zhangjiagang branch of VIRobotics showcased agile robots capable of dancing, climbing stairs, and even performing backflips. Suzhou Ditian Robot Automation Co, the only exhibitor to display "robot electronic skin" at the event, demonstrated a solution that gives robots enhanced tactile perception—improving safety and enabling smoother human-machine collaboration.
Exhibition participants watch the presentation of a robot developed by VIRobotics' Zhangjiagang branch. [Photo/WeChat account: zhangjiagangfabu365]
Embodied intelligence, a fast-rising tech buzzword this year, refers to robots with abilities such as self-perception, decision-making, planning, and execution — representing a deep integration of robotics and AI that is pushing the boundaries of technology innovation.
In recent years, Zhangjiagang has actively advanced its strategic goal of becoming a regional hub for intelligent manufacturing. The city is focusing on developing core components such as functional robotic platforms, power sources, and actuators to build a multidimensional ecosystem around embodied intelligence.
Key players include Tenpower, a global leader in small power battery solutions supplying major robotics brands, and inspection robotics companies such as ASK-Robotics and Concoai's Zhangjiagang branches, which have made breakthroughs in industrial and public service applications. In the field of bionic soft hands, the city is accelerating the adoption of soft robotics in diverse industrial scenarios.
Looking ahead, Zhangjiagang plans to integrate embodied intelligence and AI, foster industry-leading companies, and drive innovation through real-world applications — striving to build a robust and future-ready robotics industry cluster.