BYD Launches 'Yao Shun Yu' Humanoid Robot Project, Future Lab Continues Recruitment

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Published inAI News · 3 min read · Dec 30, 2024

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According to reports from Lei Feng Network, BYD's 15th Division has officially launched a humanoid robot project, codenamed "Yao Shun Yu". Currently, the project team is still actively recruiting relevant technical talents, but BYD has not yet made any public comments on this matter.

On December 13, BYD officially released a special recruitment notice for its intelligent research team. The recruitment covers multiple technical fields, including Senior Algorithm Engineers, Senior Structural Engineers, Senior Simulation Engineers, Senior Robotics Engineers, and Senior Perception Algorithm Engineers, with job locations primarily in Shenzhen, Hefei, and Changsha.

Newly manufactured robot

According to BYD, its intelligent research team has been dedicated to deeply exploring the company's needs in various large-scale application scenarios since its establishment in 2022, and has been involved in the customized development of various robotic bodies and systems. The team has successfully developed multiple industrial robots, including process robots, intelligent collaborative robots, and intelligent mobile robots, further promoting the practical application of industrial robots.

It is reported that BYD's intelligent research team is continuously enhancing the perception and decision-making capabilities of robots, advancing the application of embodied intelligence technology, and gradually expanding its applications into industrial and other fields. Currently, BYD's robotic technology has made significant progress in industrial automation and intelligent collaboration, and the future laboratory is actively recruiting professionals in related fields.

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