XIEG Holds 36th Salon for Scientific Exchange

The Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), held the 36th "Salon for Scientific Exchange" (SSE) on March 14. Dr. LIU Shaoshan, Director of the Embodied Intelligence Center at Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (AIRS), delivered a presentation titled "Embodied Intelligence Robot Systems and Their Potential Applications in Ecological and Geographical Research". The event attracted a diverse audience, including researchers and students from the institutions under the Xinjiang Branch of CAS. The event aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration between cutting-edge technologies such as AI and embodied intelligence.

In his presentation, Dr. LIU briefed the history of artificial intelligence, particularly highlighting its rapid advancements in recent years and its expanding applications across diverse scenarios. "Embodied intelligence is one of the buzzwords in the innovation industry," he said. "It enables robots to possess 'environmental intuition', a capability that has significantly advanced due to the rapid progress of large-scale AI models." He went on to present a range of applications for embodied intelligence, including household cleaning robots, multi-task collaborative robots, and autonomous vehicles, emphasizing that these innovations enhance precision and accuracy in ecological and geographical research.

During the Q&A session, participants engaged in discussions about using AI for data analysis, equitable access to AI, and the ethical implications of these technologies. Some experts expressed concerns about the potential for AI to replace human jobs. However, Dr. Liu responded that while AI does automate certain tasks, it also creates new jobs. Meanwhile, he underscored the need for heightened awareness regarding research ethics in this "unknow frontier".

Dr. Liu Shaoshan is the director of the Embodied Intelligence Center at Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (AIRS), holding a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Irvin. He has held positions at notable organizations, such as Microsoft, LinkedIn, INRIA (France), and Baidu USA. With over 100 publications, he serves as the Chair of the IEEE International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IEEE IRDS) and is a member of the Global Young Academy.

LIU Shaoshan gives his presentation (Image by QIAO Jianfang)

Contact

LONG Huaping

Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography

E-mail: longhp@ms.xjb.ac.cn

Web: http://english.egi.cas.cn