Bosch China: Embodied Intelligence Is a Key Future Growth Area, Exploring Potential for Humanoid Robot Manufacturing

At the 9th China International Import Expo on the afternoon of November 6, Bosch publicly stated that "embodied intelligence is another key future growth area for Bosch China. The company is establishing data collection infrastructure for embodied intelligence in China, accumulating real manufacturing data around practical industrial application scenarios, and conducting feasibility studies with leading domestic robot manufacturers to explore the potential of humanoid robots participating in industrial production as intelligent assistants."

"The deep integration of artificial intelligence and physical machines is opening up new space for technological innovation," said Xu Daquan, President of Bosch China. "The development of embodied intelligence cannot be separated from real-world scenarios and data support. China's rich industrial application scenarios and vibrant innovation ecosystem provide unique advantages for technology research and application. Staying close to local needs and deepening local innovation is the key to accelerating the implementation of embodied intelligence in China."

It is reported that leveraging its accumulated automation technology and cross-domain expertise in smart mobility, industrial manufacturing, and smart homes, Bosch is committed to becoming a key technology supplier and partner in the robotics industry, promoting large-scale industrial application of robotics technology.

At the exhibition site, Bosch showcased a robotic finger tactile sensing product. Utilizing high-precision air pressure sensors, this product enables robotic fingers to simulate human skin and perceive subtle tactile changes. In addition, the robotic finger integrates Bosch's magnetometer and IMU, which can monitor the robot's hand posture rotation and fingertip direction in real time. For example, in grasping scenarios, the robotic finger uses tactile sensing to distinguish the softness and hardness of different objects and the differences in pressure applied to the fingertip at the moment of contact, and adjusts the grip force in real time — holding hard objects like apples with stable and firm force, and lifting fragile items like eggs with gentle and delicate care.