Artificial intelligence is the core driving force of the fourth industrial revolution and an important direction for future economic and social development. In 2023, there will be more innovations and applications in the field of artificial intelligence, and there will be new developments in the metaverse, robotics, AIGC (artificial intelligence generated content), autonomous driving and other directions. AI research institutions such as OpenAI will also continue to introduce new technologies and products to provide more convenience and value to humans. This article will introduce the development trend and prospect of artificial intelligence in 2023 from the following aspects:
introduction
Artificial intelligence refers to intelligent actions performed by computer systems or machines, including perception, understanding, reasoning, decision-making, learning, and creation. The development of artificial intelligence has gone through three stages from rule-driven, data-driven to learning-driven, and is currently in the learning-driven stage represented by deep learning, that is, training neural network models through a large amount of data and powerful computing power to achieve the solution of complex problems.
2023 is the year of achievement of the first stage goal set out in the outline of China's new generation of artificial intelligence development plan (2017-2030), that is, "basically realize the synergy of artificial intelligence and economic and social development, and become an important driving force for enhancing the country's core competitiveness, ensuring national security, and improving people's quality of life". According to the report "China's New Generation of Artificial Intelligence Technology Industry Development 2023" released by the Institute of Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the scale of the core artificial intelligence industry in mainland China will reach 1,000 billion yuan in 2023, accounting for more than 1% of GDP, becoming the world's largest artificial intelligence market.
2023 is also a key year for a new round of innovation and application in the field of artificial intelligence around the world. With the development of cloud computing, Internet of Things, 5G and other technologies, as well as the continuous improvement of data volume, computing power and algorithms, artificial intelligence will achieve more extensive, deeper, more efficient and more reliable applications in various fields and industries. There will be new breakthroughs and progress in the metaverse, robots, AIGC (artificial intelligence-generated content), autonomous driving and other directions, bringing more changes and value to society.
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The metaverse: a new space where the virtual and the real merge
The metaverse refers to a virtual shared space built digitally and interconnected with the physical world, containing countless virtual worlds and experiences. The metaverse is not only an entertainment platform, but also a social platform, education platform, business platform, and creative platform that allows users to interact and create in different scenarios with different identities and roles.
2023 will be the year of rapid development and outbreak of the metaverse. With the improvement of 5G network coverage and bandwidth, as well as the optimization of device performance and experience such as VR/AR/MR, the metaverse will provide a smoother, more immersive, and more realistic virtual experience. At the same time, with the application of blockchain technology and digital currency, the metaverse will form a decentralized, open and free-style digital economic system, allowing users to have their own digital assets and identities in the virtual world, and conduct transactions and value creation.
At present, many technology companies and game companies around the world have invested in the construction of the metaverse. Facebook officially changed its name to Meta in October 2022 and released its vision for the construction of Yuanyumi. Meta plans to spend $10 billion over the next five years on metaverse-related projects and launched its first VR glasses, the Meta Quest 2 Pro. Meta has also launched apps like Horizon Workrooms, which allow users to work and collaborate remotely in virtual spaces. Meta is also partnering with Microsoft to run the Meta app on its HoloLens 2 devices.
Gaming companies are also important players in the construction of the metaverse. Fortnite, owned by Epic Games, has become a cross-platform virtual community with more than 350 million players, with multiple virtual concerts, movie screenings and more. Epic Games has also launched its own metaverse platform, Epic MetaHuman Creator, which makes it easy for users to create realistic avatars. Roblox is an online gaming platform and game creation system for children and teens with over 200 million monthly active users and offers a wide variety of virtual worlds and activities. Roblox has also launched its own digital currency, Robux, which allows users to purchase virtual items or participate in virtual services.
In addition to tech companies and gaming companies, other industries are also beginning to explore the possibilities of the metaverse. In fashion, for example, brands such as Gucci and Balenciaga have launched virtual clothing lines and partnered with gaming platforms such as Fortnite to showcase their brand image in the metaverse. In the field of education, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. have teamed up to launch Hogwarts Legacy, an open-world role-playing game based on the Harry Potter novels, in which players can experience life at Hogwarts, a school of witchcraft and wizardry, and learn a variety of magical skills.
Robotics: From the lab to life
A robot is a mechanical device or system that is controlled by a computer system or machine and performs a specific task or function. Robots can be divided into many types, such as service robots, industrial robots, military robots, medical robots, etc. Robots typically have functions such as perception, motion, control, and communication, and can learn algorithms to improve their performance and adaptability.
2023 will be the year robots move from the lab to life. With the advancement of technology and the reduction of costs, robots will play more roles in various fields and scenarios, providing more services and assistance to humans. Service robots, collaborative robots, mobile robots, etc. will become mainstream product forms, while industrial robots, military robots, medical robots, etc. will also have new applications and breakthroughs.
Service robots refer to robots that can provide various services to humans in non-industrial environments, such as homes, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, hospitals, etc. Service robots can be divided into two categories: personal/family and professional. Service robots for personal/household use mainly include cleaning, entertainment, education, companionship and other functions, such as sweeping robots, entertainment robots, educational robots, etc. Professional service robots mainly include logistics, security, medical, agricultural and other functions, such as logistics robots, inspection robots, nursing robots, agricultural robots, etc.
In 2023, the service robot market will continue to maintain rapid growth and is expected to reach $30 billion. Among them, the personal/home service robot market will reach $10 billion, and the professional service robot market will reach $20 billion. The growth drivers for service robots are as follows:
- First, the increase in social demand. With the intensification of aging and singleness, as well as the acceleration of the pace of life, more and more people need to use service robots to complete daily housework, entertainment, education and other tasks, or seek companionship and care. At the same time, with the impact of the new crown epidemic, more and more places need to use service robots to achieve contactless service and disinfection, such as hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, etc.
- The second is the promotion of technological progress. With the development of cloud computing, Internet of Things, 5G and other technologies, as well as the continuous improvement of data volume, computing power and algorithms, service robots will have stronger perception, understanding, interaction and learning capabilities, and can adapt to more complex and changeable environments and needs. At the same time, with the advancement of battery technology and sensing technology, service robots will have longer endurance and higher safety.
- The third is the promotion of cost reduction. With the spread of large-scale production and standardized components, as well as increased competitive pressures, the price of service robots will gradually decrease, making it affordable for more consumers and businesses. At the same time, with the rise of leasing and sharing models, users can also flexibly choose to use service robots according to their own needs.
Cobots are industrial or professional robots that can safely work with other devices or objects in the work environment and interact with operators or collaborate to complete tasks. Cobots can share workspaces with human operators, enabling safe and efficient collaboration, increased productivity and quality. The advantages of collaborative robots are their flexibility, ease of use and low cost, making them suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and high-mix, low-volume production.
In 2023, the collaborative robot market will continue to grow at a high rate and is expected to reach $8 billion. Among them, China's collaborative robot market will maintain a strong momentum of development, benefiting from the support of national policies, the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry, and the challenge of labor shortage. The growth drivers of collaborative robots are mainly as follows:
- First, the demand for flexible manufacturing. With the intensification of market competition and the diversification of customer needs, manufacturing companies need to improve the flexibility and agility of production, and be able to quickly adapt to different products and orders. Collaborative robots can be quickly deployed and switched, without complex programming and installation, and can meet the requirements of multi-variety and low-volume production.
- The second is the promotion of technological innovation. With the development of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, 5G and other technologies, as well as the continuous improvement of data volume, computing power and algorithms, collaborative robots will have stronger perception, understanding, interaction and learning capabilities, and can handle more complex and changeable tasks and scenarios. At the same time, with the advancement of battery technology and sensing technology, collaborative robots will have longer endurance and higher safety.
- Third, the promotion of cost-effectiveness. With the spread of large-scale production and standardized components, as well as increased competitive pressures, the price of collaborative robots will gradually decrease, making it affordable for more small and medium-sized enterprises. At the same time, with the rise of leasing and sharing models, users can also flexibly choose to use collaborative robots according to their own needs.
A mobile robot is a robot that is able to move autonomously or remotely in different locations or environments and perform specific tasks or functions. Mobile robots can be divided into ground mobile robots, air mobile robots, underwater mobile robots, etc. Mobile robots typically have functions such as navigation, positioning, planning, control, communication, etc., and can improve their performance and adaptability by learning algorithms.
In 2023, the mobile robot market will continue to grow at a high rate and is expected to reach $15 billion³. Among them, the ground mobile robot market will reach 10 billion US dollars, the air mobile robot market will reach 3 billion US dollars, and the underwater mobile robot market will reach 2 billion US dollars. The main drivers for the growth of mobile robots are as follows:
- First, the increase in logistics demand. With the development of e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare and other industries, logistics transportation and warehouse management and other fields have higher requirements for speed, accuracy, safety and energy saving. Mobile robots can realize contactless, intelligent and automated tasks such as cargo handling, sorting, and distribution, improving efficiency and quality, and reducing costs and risks.
- The second is the increase in the demand for exploration. With the advancement of science and technology and the change of social needs, there is a stronger interest and significance for exploration and research in unknown or dangerous areas on the earth or outside. Mobile robots can conduct observation, measurement, sampling and other tasks autonomously or remotely in the air, underwater or other complex environments, obtaining more valuable information and data.
- The third is the increase in demand for services. With the improvement of living standards and quality, there are higher expectations and requirements for personalization, convenience, intelligence and other aspects. Mobile robots can provide various services in homes, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and other places, such as cleaning, food delivery, shopping guides, etc., and interact and communicate with users in a friendly way.
conclusion
Robots are the crystallization of human intelligence and creativity, and an important driving force for the progress and development of human society. 2023 will be the year when robots move from the laboratory to life, and robots will play more roles in various fields and scenarios to provide more services and assistance to humans. Service robots, collaborative robots, mobile robots, etc. will become mainstream product forms, while industrial robots, military robots, medical robots, etc. will also have new applications and breakthroughs. As technology advances and costs decrease, robots will become smarter, more flexible, easier to use, safer and able to adapt to more complex and changing environments and needs. At the same time, with the construction of the ecology and the deepening of cooperation, robots will achieve higher integration and compatibility, and can provide more comprehensive and high-quality solutions. In the future, robots will form a closer and more harmonious relationship with humans to create a better world together. If you liked this article, please give me a like comment and share my article, and we'll see you in the next issue.