On September 21, AIP Instrument and Xi'an Micro Motor Research Institute Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Xi'an Micro Motor Research Institute") officially signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement.

Both parties will focus on the humanoid robot industry and conduct in-depth cooperation in areas such as standard setting, verification and testing, ecosystem building, and R&D and industrialization of testing equipment, centered around integrated joints, core components, key components and complete systems.

This strategic cooperation marks another significant step for AIP Instrument in the field of humanoid robot testing, following its participation in the construction of the CCIC Intelligent Robot Testing Laboratory and the PanShi Embodied Laboratory. It also further propels AIP Instrument's expansion from traditional motor testing to the testing of core motion components and the entire robot.

Focusing on humanoid robots, deepening core component testing capabilities

As the humanoid robot industry enters a stage of rapid development, higher requirements are being placed on the performance testing, reliability verification, and quality control of integrated joints, core motion components, and complete systems.

As a company that has long been deeply involved in the field of motor testing, AIP Instrument has further extended its motor testing technology and testing equipment capabilities to the field of testing core motion components of humanoid robots.

The Xi'an Institute of Microelectronics is a leading research institution in the field of micro-motors in China. It has long focused on high-performance micro-motors, servo control systems, testing technologies and standards development, and serves the construction of related key equipment.

Both parties will collaborate based on their respective technological and industrial resources to jointly promote humanoid robot testing technology and its industrial applications.

Joint Development of Standards: Promoting the Construction of Testing Specifications for Humanoid Robots

Standards development is one of the key directions of this strategic cooperation.

Both parties will respond to the relevant requirements of the "Guiding Opinions on the Innovative Development of Humanoid Robots", integrate their experts and technical resources, and conduct forward-looking research on integrated joints, core components and complete systems .

The cooperation includes:

■ Jointly study the performance indicators of core components of humanoid robots;

■ Explore standardized testing methods;

■ Promote the development of reliability testing standards;

■ Participate in the formulation and application of group standards, industry standards, and national standards;

■ Promote collaboration between test data and standards systems.

In the previous development of standards, AIP Instrument has accumulated certain experience in the field of humanoid robots.

Currently, AIP Instrument is deeply involved in the drafting of Parts 1 to 3 of the national standard "Humanoid Robot Electric Drive Integrated Joint"; at the same time, the industry standard "Technical Specification for Humanoid Robot Electric Drive Integrated Joint", which AIP Instrument participated in drafting, has entered the public announcement stage.

This experience in standardization will also provide a foundation for AIP Instrument and Xiwei Institute to further collaborate on humanoid robot testing standards.

Testing equipment development: covering R&D, production and quality testing

In addition to standards development, the research and industrialization of humanoid robot testing equipment is also a key focus of this collaboration.

The two parties will jointly develop testing equipment for core components, limbs, and the entire humanoid robot, covering different testing needs from R&D verification to production and quality inspection.

By establishing more comprehensive testing capabilities, both parties plan to promote the industrialization of testing equipment R&D achievements and provide professional testing solutions for companies in the humanoid robot industry chain.

At the same time, the data generated during the testing process can further feed back into technology research and development and standards setting, promoting the formation of:

Testing equipment → Testing data → Technology research and development → Standards development → Industrial application

The collaborative mechanism will further improve the inspection and testing system for humanoid robots.

Five core motion component testing platforms support robot testing applications.

AIP Instrument has accumulated certain product and technology expertise in testing the core motion components of humanoid robots.

Currently, AIP Instrument has independently developed:

■ Rotary Joint Module Performance Testing Platform 

■ Linear Joint Module Performance Testing Platform 

■ Reverse planetary roller screw pair performance testing platform 

■ Harmonic reducer performance testing platform 

■ Frameless torque motor performance testing platform 

These testing platforms are designed to meet the performance verification needs of key moving parts of humanoid robots and have been widely used by companies such as the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, Unitree Robotics, Logic Robotics, and Xiaomi.

By conducting systematic testing on the core moving parts of robots, testing equipment can provide testing support for R&D verification, product quality control, and subsequent industrialization.

This strategic cooperation with Xi'an Institute of Microelectronics will further expand AIP Instrument's industrial layout in the field of testing core motion components for humanoid robots.

Currently, AIP Instrument has independently developed five performance testing platforms: rotary joint modules, linear joint modules, reverse planetary roller screw pairs, harmonic reducers, and frameless torque motors. These platforms are being used on a large scale by leading companies such as the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, Unitree Robotics, Logic Robotics, and Xiaomi. This collaboration will further expand its industrial footprint in the field of core motion components for humanoid robots.

Ecosystem co-construction: Promoting the coordinated development of testing, standards, and industry

In addition to technology and equipment research and development, the two sides will also establish a regular collaborative mechanism.

The cooperation includes:

· Jointly conduct technical seminars;

· Promote the dissemination and implementation of standards related to humanoid robots;

· Jointly develop R&D and testing talent;

· Promote deep integration of industry and education;

· Build an open and collaborative industrial ecosystem.

Collaboration among research institutions, testing equipment companies, and companies across the industry chain can further promote the connection between testing technologies, standards systems, and industrial applications.

For the rapidly developing humanoid robot industry, comprehensive testing capabilities can not only serve product development, but also provide support for manufacturing, quality control, and industry standardization.

Looking to the future: Building the capability to test humanoid robots

This long-term strategic partnership with Xiwei Institute is an important step for AIP Instrument to further expand its presence in the field of humanoid robot testing.

In the future, AIP Instrument will work with Xiwei Institute to adhere to innovation-driven and open collaboration, and continue to promote the integrated development of standards, testing, equipment, and data capabilities.

By continuously improving the testing capabilities for core components and complete humanoid robots, both parties will jointly promote the transformation of testing technology achievements and provide more support for the technological research and development, quality improvement, and standardization of the humanoid robot industry.

AIP Instrument will continue to deepen its expertise in the field of motor and robot testing, leveraging testing technology and intelligent testing equipment to expand its capabilities from core component testing to complete machine testing, providing professional testing solutions for global customers.