Company Profile
The Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society (AIRS) was jointly established by the Shenzhen Municipal Government, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), and several other leading global institutions in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics (AIR). As one of the top 10 fundamental research institutes and a key innovation platform in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics (AIR) in Shenzhen, AIRS has been committed to advancing cutting-edge AI technologies and translating research outcomes into capabilities that meet industrial needs. With its focus spanning multiple fields, including multi-scale luminal interventional surgical robots, heterogeneous multi-robot agile collaboration systems, and AI-driven smart and low-carbon initiatives, AIRS has published more than 1,200 high-quality papers in leading journals, such as *Nature*, *Nature Communications* and *Science Advances*, as well as at international conferences. In terms of intellectual property and technological leadership, AIRS has filed more than 500 patent applications and has led or participated in the development of 13 national and local standards. The institute has also established a comprehensive research infrastructure, comprising three provincial research platforms, six municipal public research platforms, 17 joint laboratories and one concept validation centre. AIRS employs over 280 staff, of whom 22% are recognised as high-calibre talents at national, provincial and municipal levels, whilst 48% are engineering application professionals. The institute is home to two academicians, four IEEE Fellows, and five scientists ranked amongst the world’s top 2%. Notably, Academician Yangsheng Xu—founding President of CUHK-Shenzhen, Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), Member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), and IEEE Fellow—is a globally renowned expert in artificial intelligence and robotics.
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