The escalating competition for embodied intelligence talent is driving compensation packages to unprecedented levels, with top doctoral graduates in the field now commanding annual salaries reaching as high as 3 to 5 million yuan.

At the 2026 World Robot Conference, Jiao Jichao, Vice President of UBTECH Robotics and Dean of its Embodied Intelligence and Humanoid Robot Research Institute, revealed that the company offers annual salaries of 1.5 million yuan for doctoral researchers in embodied intelligence, while exceptional candidates in this specialized field can earn between 3 million and 5 million yuan per year.

The comments highlight the acute scarcity of skilled professionals in this emerging sector, where the demand for expertise far outstrips the available talent pool. As humanoid robotics and AI-driven systems continue to advance, companies are increasingly willing to pay premium rates to secure the specialized knowledge required to stay competitive in this rapidly evolving industry.