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X Square aims for common sense in robots, moving beyond code-driven operations

X Square, a robotics company, aims to develop robots that operate based on common sense rather than solely on pre-programmed code. This shift is seen as crucial for the next phase of robotic development, moving beyond basic movement capabilities to more intelligent and adaptable systems. The company's co-founder and COO, Yang Qian, highlighted this vision, emphasizing the race to imbue robots with advanced cognitive abilities. AI

IMPACT Focuses on the future direction of AI in robotics, emphasizing cognitive abilities over programmed actions.

RANK_REASON Company statement about future product direction, not a release or research milestone.

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X Square aims for common sense in robots, moving beyond code-driven operations

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · appassionato ·

    "We want robots to shift from being driven by code to being driven by common sense," said X Square co-founder and COO Yang Qian. https://www. reuters.com/world/

    "We want robots to shift from being driven by code to being driven by common sense," said X Square co-founder and COO Yang Qian. https://www. reuters.com/world/china/chinas -robot-makers-have-mastered-moves-now-comes-race-brains-2026-11-01/ # AI # robots