凤凰网科技讯 8月22日,在2026世界机器人大会论坛上,新石器创始人余恩源首次系统阐释了公司定位从“自动驾驶”向“机器人公司”的转变。他透露,截至8月20日,新石器无人驾驶累计运营里程已突破2.2亿公里,日新增里程超100万公里,目前无人车数量超过2.7万辆,居全球同类车队首位。按计划,今年底车队规模将突破5万辆,明年预计增至15万辆。
(ECNS) -- A university in southwest China is planning to allow students to bring pets to campus, sparking debate over how such a policy could affect campus life and animal management. Kunming City College in Yunnan Province announced the plan through its official WeChat account, with the post quickly attracting 29,000 views on social media. Under the plan, the college will establish pet-friendly dormitories where all roommates agree to keep pets, while a daytime care center will look after animals when students are in class. Most areas of the campus, with the exception of dining halls, will now be open to pets and will be equipped with water stations, fences and cleaning supplies. A dedicated pet health station will also provide free checkups and consultations, maintain health records and will test whether the pets are vaccinated each semester. Cats and dogs will be allowed, along with small animals such as rabbits and hamsters and exotic pets permitted under Chinese law. However, dog breeds banned in the city, as well as animals considered aggressive or potentially harmful to human health, will not be permitted. The proposal has received support from students. Those who normally spend months away from their pets would be able to keep them nearby, helping ease homesickness while also providing the animals with more consistent care. However, the plan has also raised concerns, particularly over allergies, fear of animals and the challenges of keeping pets in shared dormitories, including noise, waste and the risk of bites or fights. In response, the college said the proposal was based on years of experience rather than a spur-of-the-moment decision. The university has long provided shelter for stray animals on campus and this year established a school of pet science and technology, offering programs in areas including pet medicine, care and training. Before the policy takes effect, the university will conduct further research and take individual circumstances into consideration, with detailed rules expected to be introduced later this year. The move comes as more schools in China experiment with pet-friendly policies. In 2023, Nanning No. 2 High School in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region allowed students to keep one pet per class as part of a student-led initiative aimed at easing academic pressure and helping students become more responsible. At least eight Chinese universities have launched pilot programs allowing students to bring pets to campus, with most targeting students entering university in 2026 and giving priority to those studying pet-related majors. (By Helen Mo & intern Liu Shuangjing)

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余恩源将物流成本拆解为运输、装卸、搬运三个环节,各占约三分之一,并称全球5.3亿物流从业者年人力成本超5.8万亿美元。

B | 他认为,自动驾驶仅解决运输问题,而装卸和搬运需依赖机器人,因此新石器正将无人车技术延伸至室内小机器人产品,目标是构建由1000万辆无人车和1亿个机器人组成的无人物流网络,覆盖从运输到末端上架的全链条。余恩源还阐述了构想中新石器围绕物流的四种具身形态:robovan(已经规模化落地)、半具身的装卸搬运机器人、半具身的上架机器人和最终形态的全具身机器人。
目前,新石器已在阿联酋、东南亚等地落地,并计划进入沙特、阿曼及欧洲多国。余恩源称,中国无人车在海外市场具有明显先发优势,若叠加装卸搬运机器人能力,有望重塑全球物流基础设施。但关于机器人产品的具体量产时间和商业化节点,现场未作进一步披露。

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