To bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industrial innovation, MBA participants from the South China University of Technology School of Business Administration and Guangxi University’s 2026 Advanced Manufacturing and Service Industry Program recently visited PadBot Robotics for an immersive industry study tour.
The visit focused on embodied AI, intelligent service robots, digital transformation, and innovation management, providing participants with firsthand insights into how advanced robotics technologies are transforming modern industries.
Industry-Academia Collaboration Brings Embodied AI to Life
During the visit, participants toured the PadBot Robotics Experience Center and explored the company’s latest embodied AI service robot solutions.
As a National-Level Specialized and Sophisticated “Little Giant” Enterprise with more than a decade of experience in commercial robotics, PadBot Robotics has established a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent service robots serving four major sectors:
- Smart Transportation
- Smart Logistics
- Smart Buildings
- Smart Industrial Parks
The company’s solutions cover a wide range of applications, including reception services, autonomous delivery, security patrol, cleaning, and disinfection.
Visitors experienced live demonstrations of multiple robot systems performing autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, voice interaction, intelligent inspection, and autonomous delivery tasks. These demonstrations provided valuable insights into the complete process of robotics development, from hardware engineering and AI algorithm development to large-scale commercial deployment.
Exploring New Ideas for Digital Transformation
A key highlight of the event was a keynote presentation by PadBot Robotics Founder and Chairman Qin Zhengming, titled Innovation and Applications of Embodied AI Service Robots.
Drawing from over ten years of entrepreneurship and industry experience, Mr. Qin shared the evolution of the commercial service robotics sector, discussing key industry challenges, technological breakthroughs, and emerging market opportunities.
He also explained how PadBot Robotics successfully evolved from self-developed robotic chassis technologies to full-scenario intelligent service robot solutions. Topics included AI integration, R&D management, product commercialization, and sustainable innovation strategies.
Using real-world deployment examples from hotels, industrial parks, commercial buildings, and public facilities, the presentation illustrated how embodied AI technologies are reshaping traditional service industries and accelerating digital transformation.
The interactive discussion session generated enthusiastic participation from MBA students representing various industries. Participants exchanged ideas on digital transformation challenges, intelligent automation opportunities, and future business innovation strategies.
Empowering Future Industry Leaders
The study tour demonstrated the value of industry-academia collaboration in preparing future business leaders for the age of artificial intelligence and intelligent automation.
Participants expressed that the visit provided practical insights beyond classroom theory, helping them better understand the real-world implementation of embodied AI technologies and modern innovation management practices.
As a leading innovator in embodied AI service robotics, PadBot Robotics remains committed to fostering collaboration between academia and industry. By sharing technological expertise and practical deployment experience, the company continues contributing to the development of future talent while supporting intelligent and digital transformation across industries worldwide.
