- New academy focuses on embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics, offering hands-on training in advanced AI, robotics, and intelligent systems
- Partnership aims to build job-ready, high-end technical talent, equipping students with practical skills aligned with real industry roles
- Strong push to link education with industry needs, through project-based learning, joint research, and direct pathways to employment
China has launched its first vocational undergraduate industry academy focused on embodied intelligence, marking a major step in skill-driven education for advanced technologies. Shenzhen Polytechnic University and UBTECH Robotics signed an agreement, to jointly build the academy in Shenzhen.
The new academy will train students in frontier areas such as humanoid robots and intelligent systems, with a strong focus on hands-on learning and real-world industry needs. It aims to prepare students for high-demand jobs in robotics, artificial intelligence, and smart manufacturing.
Under the partnership, the academy will establish four key platforms. These include a joint research and innovation center for humanoid robots, a talent training center for advanced technical skills, a model-training center for industrial humanoid robots used in production, and a certification and technology transfer center. Together, these platforms will support project-based learning, applied research, and faster movement of innovation from classrooms to factories.
The collaboration will also help address key technology challenges faced by the robotics industry while creating a steady talent pipeline of skilled engineers and technicians. Students will gain exposure to real industry projects, improving their job readiness and career prospects.
Shenzhen Polytechnic University has a strong track record in vocational education and has already set up 16 industry academies with major companies such as Huawei and BYD. UBTECH Robotics, a leading name in China’s robotics sector, brings deep expertise in research, product development, and commercialization.
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The university’s School of Artificial Intelligence, founded in 2019, provides a solid base for the new academy through existing AI and robotics programs. Over the next five years, the partners plan to develop new standards, training programs, and applied research models that can be replicated across China.
The initiative highlights China’s growing focus on aligning education with future jobs, building practical skills, and strengthening industry-ready talent for emerging technology sectors.
