【Master Forum】From Digital Human to Embodied AI
Topic: From Digital Human to Embodied AI
Speaker: Dr. Xiaodong He
Host: Prof. Haizhou Li
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Venue: SIN Wai Kin International Conference Centre (W201), Administration Building
Language: English
Abstract:?
Thanks to significant technological improvements in artificial intelligence over the last decade, especially the recent development of large language and vision models that enable AI systems to communicate with humans in a very natural manner, we are now able to create high quality “digital humans” that can be deployed for various business tasks. Moreover, by integrating these models into robots and other devices, we are able to build humanoids that can listen, watch, and talk to users, serving us in a broad range of scenarios. In this talk, I will introduce our latest breakthroughs and applications in these areas and demonstrate how AI technology profoundly changes business models and user experiences while creating societal value.
Speaker Profile:
Dr. Xiaodong He is an IEEE Fellow, Senior Vice President of JD Group (JD.COM), and managing director of JD AI Research. He is the recipient of the Wu Wen-Jun AI Science & Technology Outstanding Contribution Award. He has published more than 200 papers with over 60,000 citations, and has received awards including the IEEE SPS Best Paper Award, ACL Outstanding Paper Award, and CIKM Test-of-Time Award. Before joining JD.com, Dr. Xiaodong He worked with Microsoft Research Redmond as Principal Researcher and Head of the Deep Learning Technology Center (DLTC). Dr. He holds a bachelor's degree from Tsinghua University and Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. He serves as Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington (Seattle) and other institutes.
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