China sinopec develops domestic embodied AI system for automated pressure gauge calibration, boosting efficiency by over 3.5 times

China Sinopec has successfully engineered the nation's first embodied AI device designed for the fully automated calibration of pressure gauges. Pressure gauges are critical components in petrochemical facilities, with their accuracy directly impacting operational safety across pipelines and pumps. This new system significantly enhances efficiency by completing the entire calibration process for four pressure gauges in just five to six minutes, a substantial improvement over the previous manual process which took around 20 minutes per four gauges and was prone to errors. This marks a transition from human-operated to machine-operated gauge testing. The device integrates robotic manipulation, visual recognition, and software control. Its AI 'brain' manages tasks such as applying pressure, reading values, determining calibration status, and generating certificates. The system boasts a reading recognition rate of 99.7% and an efficiency gain exceeding 3.5 times. Sinopec announced that the apparatus will be showcased at the Third Metering Instrument and Equipment Exhibition in November 2026, specifically between November 18th and November 20th.