On January 25, 2026, AsiaInfo Technology, a subsidiary of AsiaInfo Security, and ABB Robotics jointly announced the establishment of an “Embodied Intelligence Laboratory” in Beijing. This marks a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between the two parties in the field of Physical AI, moving from planning to concrete implementation.

The launch ceremony was attended by industry leaders and executives from multiple organizations, highlighting the importance of embodied intelligence as artificial intelligence extends from the digital domain into the physical world. As a key technology integrating perception, decision-making, and execution, embodied intelligence is now entering the stage of early commercial application.

AsiaInfo Technology brings strong capabilities in telecommunications technology, software systems, and industry-focused AI applications. The company has already developed core algorithms, platform infrastructure, and validated use cases in typical industrial scenarios. By partnering with ABB Robotics and ecosystem collaborators, the new laboratory aims to bridge the gap between intelligent decision-making systems and physical execution in industrial environments. This initiative also reflects AsiaInfo’s transition from a technology provider to a broader industrial integrator and standards contributor.

ABB Robotics, a global leader in industrial automation and robotics, will contribute advanced robotics technologies and real-world industrial application scenarios. Together, the partners will integrate AsiaInfo’s expertise in 5G-Advanced communication, cybersecurity, and AI applications with ABB’s robotics and automation technologies. The collaboration will also leverage Alibaba Cloud’s large language models and NVIDIA accelerated computing technologies to enhance model training, optimization, and deployment.

The laboratory will establish an innovation framework that integrates research and development, technology commercialization, and industrial implementation. Its goal is to accelerate the transition of Physical AI from laboratory environments to real-world manufacturing applications, enabling broader digital transformation in industrial production.

According to participating executives, the collaboration will strengthen cross-domain technological synergy and scenario co-creation, driving large-scale deployment of embodied intelligence in manufacturing and other industrial sectors. It is also expected to generate replicable solutions that improve operational efficiency and investment returns across industries.

The initiative represents a convergence of communications, robotics, AI models, and cybersecurity technologies, offering a new pathway for intelligent industrial transformation and next-generation manufacturing innovation.