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中文(ZH) 北醒李远:给机器造眼睛,与「自讨苦吃」的十一年|物理 AI 50人

Benewake CEO Li Yuan on building AI's 'eyes' for the physical world

Benewake, a company founded by Li Yuan, has been developing lidar sensors, described as "eyes for machines," for over a decade. Initially focusing on drones and industrial applications, the company has expanded its reach to include automotive and underwater robotics. Benewake aims to integrate lidar data not just for obstacle avoidance but also to enhance AI models' understanding of the physical world. The company has seen significant growth, delivering 250,000 lidar units for robots in the first half of the year and projecting a doubling of revenue in this sector for 2025. AI

IMPACT Benewake's advancements in lidar technology could enhance AI's perception and understanding of the physical world, impacting robotics and autonomous systems.

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    BeiXing Li Yuan: Giving Machines Eyes, and Eleven Years of 'Seeking Hardship' | Physics AI 50 People

    <p>作为中国发光学奠基人徐叙瑢院士的学生,十一年里,李远一直在做一件事:给机器造一双“眼睛”。</p><p>这些“眼睛”上天、下水、上路,装进了无人机、列车、汽车和各类机器人。</p><p>今天,当所有人开始讨论物理 AI,他也在重新思考:这双眼睛除了帮助机器看见,还能不能帮助机器理解世界。</p><p>从本科一路读到博士后,李远本想成为一名学者。2015年,他选择回国创业,创办北醒(Benewake)。一个最想当学者的人,做了11年CEO。</p><p>今年上半年,北醒交付了25万台机器人用激光雷达,机器人业务收入占公司营收超过一半,2025年这项业…