On February 28, the Humanoid Robots and Embodied Intelligence Standardization (HEIS) Annual Conference was held in Beijing. This marked the first annual meeting since the establishment of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Technical Committee for Humanoid Robots and Embodied Intelligence Standardization in December 2025. Representatives from government, industry, research institutions, and investment sectors gathered to discuss standardization efforts for the sector. During the conference, the "Humanoid Robots and Embodied Intelligence Standard System (2026 Edition)" was officially released. This framework represents China's first top-level design covering the entire industrial chain and lifecycle of humanoid robotics, signaling a new phase of standardized development for the related industry. The system is structured into six key sections: basic common standards, brain-like and intelligent computing standards, limb and component standards, whole-machine and system standards, application standards, and safety and ethics standards. Basic common standards provide universal and guiding specifications to ensure compliance during technological evolution. Brain-like and intelligent computing standards cover key areas such as embodied intelligence's "large and small brain" functions and intelligent computing, regulating data lifecycle and the full chain of model training, inference, and deployment. Limb and component standards include specifications for human-like torsos, arms, legs, feet, dexterous hands, as well as actuation, sensing, and communication modules, offering guidance for modular development. Whole-machine and system standards focus on complete embodied intelligence systems, system software, and hardware-software coordination, providing a basis for integrated development. Application standards govern the development, operation, and maintenance of humanoid robots and embodied agents across various scenarios. Safety and ethics standards are applied throughout the entire industry lifecycle, ensuring security and compliance. Moving forward, the technical committee will collaborate with government bodies, enterprises, research institutes, and universities to advance industry standards under this framework, promoting high-quality development. Additionally, a list of key standard projects for humanoid robots and embodied intelligence was released during the conference, along with initiatives to support high-quality industry growth. These include cooperation proposals for establishing identity management mechanisms for humanoid robots and safety development initiatives, further strengthening the foundational support system for the industry.
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