Standardized food preparation
In store kitchens, group dining and standardized food-service environments, robots can perform fixed preparation steps while staff retain responsibility for food safety and exceptions.
What robots can do today—and where they are heading
Serve real business operations first, then explore broader human needs
A clear distinction between tasks ready for joint validation, capabilities still in development and long-term directions helps partners identify where collaboration can begin.
Designed for business tasks with clear workflows and relatively stable environments. We first confirm objects, steps, safety responsibilities and site conditions before defining a pilot.
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Retail inventory checks
In supermarkets and retail stores, robots can inspect products along shelves and organize inventory information, reducing repetitive patrol work.
Material handling
In warehouses, back-of-store areas and campuses, robots can assist with transport and handover along clearly defined routes.
Research partnerships that strengthen the product
Connect university research, engineering practice and talent development
Partnerships with universities and industry bring research into product development and field testing while building a durable technical talent pipeline.
Industry–education partnership Building a talent and practice platform with Guangzhou Polytechnic of Technology
On Jan 8, 2026, the 'Smart Future, Robotic Brilliance' robotics lecture & experience event wrapped at Guangzhou Polytechnic of Technology, formally launching the AutoLife industry-education base.
View partnership updateUniversity partnership Advancing joint robotics research with Nanyang Polytechnic
Channel News Asia (CNA) covered Nanyang Polytechnic's industry-academia practice; AutoLife's humanoid is a key vehicle for that collaboration.
View partnership updateInternational partnership Expanding international research and education with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
On April 10, 2026, the 2026 ASEAN Sci-Tech Education Outbound Forum was held in Shenzhen. AutoLife signed a partnership with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Xiaozhi served as on-site smart guide.
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