China Opens 70-Plus Embodied-AI Training Grounds; Dataset Standard Due Nov. 1

China had opened more than 70 embodied-AI training grounds by the end of June 2026, with over 40 more under construction or planned, according to a CAICT report. An industry standard on embodied-AI dataset quality, drafted by CAICT with more than 40 organizations, takes effect on November 1.

• More than 70 training grounds open, over 40 under construction or planned
• Zhejiang leads with 14 sites; Jiangsu, Beijing, Guangdong and Shandong have 8 each
• China has over 140 humanoid robot makers and shipped about 14,400 units in 2025
• Embodied-AI dataset quality standard takes effect on November 1