AI-Driven Robotics: Innovations in Design, Perception, and Decision-Making

Robots are increasingly being used across industries, healthcare, and service sectors to perform a wide range of tasks. However, as these tasks become more complex and environments more unpredictable, the need for adaptable robots continues to grow—bringing with it greater technological challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI), driven by large datasets and advanced algorithms, plays a pivotal role in addressing these challenges and advancing robotics. AI enhances robot design by making it more intelligent and flexible, significantly improving robot perception to better understand and respond to surrounding environments and empowering more intelligent control and decision-making. In summary, AI contributes to robotics through design optimization, environmental perception, and intelligent decision-making. This article explores the driving role of AI in robotics and presents detailed examples of its integration with fields such as embodied intelligence, humanoid robots, big data, and large AI models, while also discussing future prospects and challenges in this rapidly evolving field.