In China, create dozens of polygons for training AI robots

In China, “training grounds for embodied artificial intelligence” are gaining popularity – special polygons where AI systems are taught to control robots in the real world. The boom of this industry is actively stimulated by the state, Xinhua reports.

As of the end of June 2026, more than 70 such training centers were already operating in China, and more than 40 are under construction or planning. At these sites, robots learn to navigate in space, capture objects and perform household tasks with thousands of repetitions. In addition, polygons allow you to accumulate an array of physical data that has never been systematically collected before.

There are more than 140 manufacturers of humanoid robots in China. In 2025, the volume of their deliveries reached 14.4 thousand units, which is about 80% of the total world market.

Despite its scale, the industry still faces a major challenge: turning robots capable of running and reproducing human movements in laboratories into reliable assistants for everyday life. To do this, machines need constant access to real household and production scenarios.

Ernest Philippowski