HCD Group and Shanghai Research Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing of Shanghai Jiao Tong University have conducted two rounds of high-level exchanges centered on in-depth cooperation in the fields of intelligent manufacturing and embodied intelligence. Reaching broad consensus, the parties signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement, laying a solid foundation for their strategic synergy in technology research and development, industrial application, and innovative ecosystem development.

Focusing on Cutting-Edge Technologies and Exploring New Cooperation Avenues

On December 9, 2025, a delegation led by Mr. Chen Ze, Vice Chairman and President of HCD Group, visited Shanghai Research Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (hereinafter referred to as "the Institute") and Shanghai Functional Platform for Intelligent Manufacturing R&D and Transformation (hereinafter referred to as "the Platform") for research and exchange. The delegation was warmly received by Professor Xi Juntong, Executive Vice Dean of the Institute and General Manager of the Platform, and Professor Zheng Yu, Deputy General Manager of the Platform.

During the symposium, Professor Xi Juntong provided a detailed introduction to the Institute's achievements in areas such as common technology research and development for intelligent manufacturing, robotics applications, industry incubation, and international exchanges. These encompass cutting-edge fields including industrial vision, human-machine collaboration, intelligent perception, and laser-based intelligent manufacturing. He emphasized that the Institute's research focus in embodied intelligence aligns well with HCD Group's extensive experience in the industrialization of robotic automation equipment, indicating a strong foundation for collaboration.

Mr. Chen Ze, Vice Chairman and President of HCD Group, presented HCD's 25-year technological accumulation and industrialization achievements in fields such as robotic equipment automation, logistics and warehousing automation, and new energy intelligent equipment. He stated that HCD is currently in a critical period of R&D transformation and industrial upgrading, actively positioning itself in emerging areas like embodied intelligence, humanoid robots, and digital simulation platforms. He expressed anticipation for establishing efficient collaborative mechanisms with the Institute in areas such as technology transfer, joint R&D, and industrial application, aiming to facilitate the implementation of embodied intelligence technologies within HCD's global projects.

Both parties also engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including customized AI industrial applications, talent development, and industry trends. They agreed that embodied intelligence holds significant promise for reshaping the technological paradigm of intelligent manufacturing within complex industrial scenarios. Following the meeting, President Chen Ze and his delegation toured the Institute's enterprise cooperation debugging and delivery area, gaining insights into the practical application scenarios for intelligent manufacturing system integration and technology validation.

Deepening Consensus and Advancing Strategic Cooperation Implementation

On March 17, 2026, Professor Xi Juntong led a return visit to HCD Group's headquarters. He was accompanied by Professor Zheng Yu, Deputy General Manager of the Platform, and Professor Zhang Weijun, Chief Engineer of the Platform. HCD Group delegation, including Mr. Chen Ze, Vice Chairman and President; Professor Wu Dianliang, Chief Scientist; and Mr. Peng Tao, General Manager of the Finance Center, warmly received the guests.

Professor Xi Juntong and his team visited HCD Group's headquarters and its subsidiary, Shanghai DEMC, gaining insights into the company's capabilities and project portfolio in areas such as high-end equipment integration and intelligent manufacturing system implementation. Both sides engaged in in-depth discussions concerning long-term collaborative R&D directions and specific cooperation items following the recent establishment of a new embodied intelligence company, further clarifying the cooperation pathways and implementation mechanisms.

Both parties unanimously agreed to leverage their respective strengths in technology R&D, industrial application, and platform resources to establish a long-term strategic partnership characterized by "complementary advantages, resource sharing, and mutual benefit." Future cooperation will focus on key areas including digital simulation technologies and platforms for industrial scenes integrating embodied intelligence and humanoid robots, robotics application technologies, the R&D and application of embodied intelligence and humanoid robots, and next-generation industrial robot control technologies. Through multi-level and multi-form collaboration, they aim to propel cutting-edge technologies from laboratories to production lines, facilitating the intelligent and autonomous evolution of the intelligent manufacturing industry.

Advancing Together and Creating a Smart Future

These two high-level exchanges mark the entry of the cooperation between HCD Group and the Shanghai Research Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing of Shanghai Jiao Tong University into a substantive promotion phase. Building upon these interactions, both parties will implement the signed strategic cooperation framework agreement, continuously deepen the "Industry-Academia-Research-Application" collaborative innovation mechanism, drive breakthroughs in key technologies and industrial application implementation, and jointly serve the strategic vision of a "Manufacturing Power" and "Digital China," injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of the intelligent manufacturing industry.