In the booming year of 2024 for artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence is becoming the hottest track in the tech industry. Recently, a significant announcement came from Qunchu Intelligent, a star startup in this field: just one year after its establishment, it has attracted the attention of top investment firms like Sequoia China and completed a new round of financing.
What strengths does Qunchu Intelligent possess to attract renowned investors like Sequoia China? The core lies in its self-developed Noematrix Brain embodied brain system, which is a revolutionary solution for embodied intelligence.
At the WAIC World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Qunchu Intelligent's live demonstration was astonishing. The robot effortlessly completed complex tasks such as folding clothes and peeling cucumbers, with a level of precision that even surpassed that of humans. These breakthrough technologies showcase Qunchu's unique advantages in the field of embodied intelligence.
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Unlike traditional embodied intelligence architectures, Qunchu Intelligent proposes a "force-centered" technical route. Through two core large models—the physical world large model and the robotic behavior large model—they have built an intelligent system capable of planning, remembering, and executing tasks. This innovative approach significantly reduces training costs while enhancing the model's versatility and robustness.
The founding team of the company is equally impressive. Co-founders Wang Shiquan and Lu Cewu are both Stanford alumni with a strong academic background in robotics and artificial intelligence. Lu Cewu is also a top scientist in the field of embodied intelligence, having published over a hundred papers in leading journals such as Nature.
Qunchu Intelligent's AnySkill skill library is another technical highlight. By continuously enhancing the generalization ability of individual skills, the company can quickly develop robotic applications suitable for various scenarios. Currently, they have demonstrated their technological potential in multiple fields, including retail, logistics, and food processing.
Even more exciting is that Qunchu Intelligent is collaborating with Shanghai Jiao Tong University to develop the ViTaM visual-tactile integrated system, which will enable robots to gain perception abilities closer to those of humans. Imagine a future where robots can not only see but also "touch" and understand their environment.
For Sequoia China, investing in Qunchu Intelligent is clearly a forward-looking strategic choice. As stated by the managing director of Sequoia, Qunchu has the most experienced team of embodied intelligence scientists in the country and has already proven the commercial viability of its technology.
In the development history of artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence is likely to be the next major breakthrough. Qunchu Intelligent is standing at this critical juncture, redefining the possibilities of robots with innovative technology. Let’s wait and see what surprises this company, which was established just a year ago, will bring us.