BWTON and Zhejiang University Establish Joint Research Center for Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

On September 22, the signing ceremony for the Zhejiang University - BWTON Joint Research Center for Big Data and Artificial Intelligence was held at the Yuquan Campus of Zhejiang University. Shi Zhiguo, Vice President of the Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Yin Jianwei, Dean of the College of Computer Science and Technology & College of Software Technology, Yang Hongxu, Chairman of BWTON Technology Co., Ltd., Yu Huaqiong, General Manager of BWTON, and other representatives from both sides attended the event.

As one of China’s top higher education institutions, Zhejiang University boasts solid academic foundations, world-class research teams and abundant academic achievements in big data and artificial intelligence, serving as a vital research force for China’s scientific and technological self-reliance and strength. As a national-level key Specialized, Refined, Differential and Innovative "Little Giant" enterprise, BWTON has deep roots in the Embodied AI track. Leveraging its core capabilities in spatial models and data algorithms, BWTON builds embodied brains oriented to the physical world. It converts industry knowledge and business rules into computable and quantifiable AI capabilities, with a focus on emergency security. The company has achieved scenario deployment across industrial parks, fire protection, power, logistics and other sectors, fulfilling its corporate mission of AI for a Safer World.

The College of Computer Science and Technology of Zhejiang University holds high expectations for this partnership. Adhering to the "Best & First" philosophy, both parties will jointly tackle key industrial technical challenges, cultivate high-caliber talents through joint research projects, and forge a new university-enterprise cooperation model that integrates education, science and technology, and talent development. Together, they will deliver robust technological outcomes that stand up to industrial validation.

Yang Hongxu, Chairman of BWTON, stated that the AI industry is entering a new phase of high-quality development, and real-scenario-driven technology iteration has become the core industry direction. Through the establishment of this joint research center with Zhejiang University, BWTON will fully draw on Zhejiang University’s research heritage and innovation strengths, combined with its own experience in industrial scenario implementation. The firm will stay firmly focused on the core emergency security track, continuously accumulate high-quality data, make breakthroughs in key technologies of Spatial Intelligence and Embodied AI, and drive technical achievements to truly meet industrial security demands.

Subsequently, Deng Shuiguang, Qiushi Distinguished Professor of Zhejiang University, and Yi Shangfeng, Chief Technology Officer of BWTON, signed the cooperation agreement on behalf of the university and enterprise respectively. Vice President Shi Zhiguo and Chairman Yang Hongxu jointly unveiled the plaque for the joint research center, marking the official entry of their industry-university-research cooperation into a new stage of in-depth integration.

Looking ahead, BWTON will continue to deepen its cooperation with Zhejiang University. With the joint research center as the bridge, both sides will work together on research breakthroughs, achievement commercialization and talent cultivation, accelerating collaborative innovation across industry, university, research and application. They will jointly contribute to the high-quality development of the artificial intelligence industry.