CEO of wujiedongli predicts embodied intelligence could match adult labor capabilities in 5 years

At the 2026 Yaboli Forum Summer Conference, Zhang Yufeng, CEO of Wujiedongli, compared the current state of embodied intelligence to the autonomous driving industry in 2019. He predicted that embodied intelligence could reach a level comparable to an adult's labor and thinking capabilities within five years. Zhang noted that while robots may take five years to achieve adult-like abilities, they could enter households sooner, as seen with vacuum cleaners that perform specific tasks effectively. He emphasized that future household robots would need to handle multiple common tasks, such as sorting laundry or cleaning up, within two to three years. Zhang, who previously held leadership roles at Horizon Robotics, believes that three to five essential skills could make such robots viable for everyday use. Zhang also highlighted that human-like and semi-human-like robots could begin entering homes in the next two to three years, provided they master key functionalities. He stressed the importance of addressing frequent, necessary tasks to ensure practical adoption. His insights reflect ongoing advancements in embodied intelligence, positioning it as a critical area for future technological development.