Seres Group advances AI and intelligent manufacturing for AITO brand

Seres Group executive Kang Bo recently discussed the company’s strategy regarding ‘new quality productive forces’ at the first Beijing Automobile Museum Partner Conference. He emphasized a three-dimensional approach focusing on product, technology, and intelligent manufacturing to reshape the automotive industry.

On the technology front, Seres reported a 34.8% year-on-year increase in R&D investment for the first half of the year, exceeding 7 billion yuan. The company’s smart factories utilize AI and 5G, incorporating approximately 3,000 robots and high-level automation. Seres is also exploring the integration of AI and humanoid robotics in industrial and service sectors.

Regarding product performance, Seres founder Zhang Xinghai led a 7,000-kilometer extreme testing expedition for AITO vehicles across deserts and high-altitude mountains. Zhang noted that over 95% of the journey was completed using intelligent assisted driving. Additionally, the AITO M9 has seen significant market traction, with cumulative deliveries exceeding 300,000 units.