China's AI lab unveils RoboBrain 2.0 model for next-gen humanoid robots

China’s Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) has unveiled RoboBrain 2.0, a new open-source AI model designed to serve as the “brain” for next-generation humanoid robots. This model introduces significant advancements in spatial intelligence and task planning, enabling robots to perceive distances more accurately and break down complex tasks into simpler steps. Compared to its predecessor released just three months earlier, RoboBrain 2.0 delivers a 17% increase in processing speed and a 74% improvement in accuracy. The model is part of BAAI’s broader Wujie series, which also includes RoboOS 2.0, a cloud platform for deploying robotics AI, and Emu3, a multimodal system for interpreting and generating text, images, and video. BAAI’s initiative is a key component of China’s ambition to become a global leader in robotics AI. The institute collaborates with over 20 leading companies and seeks to expand partnerships to accelerate innovation in embodied intelligence. Alongside BAAI, other Chinese institutions like the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre are advancing the field, exemplified by their development of the Tien Kung humanoid robot and the Hui Si Kai Wu AI platform, which aspires to become the “Android of humanoid robots.” The recent BAAI Conference attracted over 100 international AI researchers and 200 industry experts, highlighting strong engagement from major Chinese tech firms such as Baidu, Huawei, and Tencent. Additionally, BAAI announced a strategic partnership with the Hong Kong Investment Corporation to foster talent development, technological progress, and investment in China’s AI ecosystem.