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AI Workshop

AI Workshop

The AI Workshop is a leading domestic smart manufacturing practice base jointly established by Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and Baidu Group, guided by the development strategy of AI + the new industrial era. Rooted in “Smart Manufacturing+” and integrated with artificial intelligence technologies, the workshop aims to empower the transformation and upgrading of industries in the Suzhou region.

Vision and Mission

Vision
To drive the empowerment of diverse industries through innovations in education and research in artificial intelligence.

Mission
We are committed to exploring new models of AI-driven industrial transformation, providing comprehensive platforms for training, education, and research, and enabling individuals and organizations to learn from and harness the power of cutting-edge technologies.

Strategic Blueprint

The AI Workshop’s 2026 strategic planning focuses on three core value domains to build a sustainable innovation ecosystem:

  • Value Domain 1: Education Innovation – Building AI Talent Training Base
  • Value Domain 2: Technology R&D – Breaking through Embodied AI Core Technologies
  • Value Domain 3: Industrial Transformation – Accelerating Research Commercialisation

In the future, the AI Workshop will continue to uphold the philosophy of “Innovation, Openness, Collaboration, and Win-Win,” gathering top global talents and quality resources to build a world-class AI+Smart Manufacturing innovation platform.

AI Workshop Unit Composition

The AI Workshop has established a complete smart manufacturing ecosystem, with its core architecture consisting of the following functional units, interconnected through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), forming an intelligent closed-loop production system:

MES System & Central Monitoring

The MES system and central monitoring room integrate system servers, display terminals, and operational platforms to create an efficient and integrated management platform for the production process.

 

Warehousing & Logistics Unit

Primarily comprises an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), a Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).

 

Machining Centre Unit

As a pivotal component of modern intelligent manufacturing systems, the Processing Centre Unit meets the requirements for automated machining and manufacturing.

 

3D Printing Unit

This is an integrated system incorporating advanced manufacturing technologies, primarily composed of three key components: a stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer, an ultrasonic cleaning machine, and a UV curing chamber.

 

Assembly & Debugging Unit

Primarily comprises assembly testing production lines and production testing tools. It is capable of performing tasks such as circuit soldering, testing, and structural assembly.

POC Display


  • Bipedal Dynamic Walking · Low-cost Servo Drive
  • Open-source Hardware Design · RL Control
  • Scalable Architecture · Education & Entertainment


  • 17 DOF · Tendon-driven Design
  • Tactile Sensing · Human-like Dexterity
  • Multi-modal Perception Fusion


  • Autonomous Driving · Multi-sensor Fusion
  • Open Algorithm Framework · Education & Research


  • Low-barrier Robot R&D, Multi-hardware Compatible
  • “Body-Brain Separation”Open Ecosystem
  • Compatible with Qwen, DeepSeek and other LLMs


  • Low-cost, Lightweight Open-source Anthropomorphic Hand
  • 4 fingers, 8 DOF, Fully 3D-printed Structure
  • Weight ~400g, Replication Cost < 1k RMB


  • Open-source Ecosystem of “Mind-Body Separation” Enables Free Combination of AI Brains and Physical Bodies
  • Compatible with Large Models Including Qwen and DeepSeek, Offering Voice Interaction, Visual Control and Other Capabilities
  • Dexterous Hand Control Solutions Such As ZhiGrip Enable Voice-Command-Driven Robotic Operations
  • Deeply Integrated with MimicLaw Lightweight Bare-Metal AI Agent, Supporting Edge Local Memory, Direct Hardware Control and Low-Power Autonomous Task Execution
  • Lowers the Development Threshold for Embodied Intelligence and Supports Full-Scenario Innovation from DIY Enthusiasts to Research Teams

AI+ Electronic Design Innovation Lab

As a pioneering platform for the deep integration of frontier technology and electronic design, the AI+ Electronic Design Innovation Lab focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, electronic technology, and embodied intelligence.

The laboratory gathers top research forces, equipped with high-performance computing clusters, robot simulation platforms, and flexible electronic experimental equipment, supporting full-chain innovation from algorithm design to hardware implementation.

The laboratory is not only a space for technical exploration but also a community for idea exchange and value co-creation. Through the “Growth Tree,” it dynamically records each member’s innovation trajectory.

Functional Zones

  • Circuit Design Zone
  • Soldering Zone
  • AI Algorithm Zone
  • Embodied AI Zone

The “Today’s Computing Power” real-time data screen in the centre of the wall visualises cluster resource usage and model training status; the “Student Voice Wall” allows every participant to leave thoughts, questions, or inspirations.