China: AI Agent MatBrain Aids Materials Research in Shenzhen.

Shenzhen, China - October 03, 2026 An AI agent named MatBrain, developed by the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, assists laboratory robots in conducting materials research in Shenzhen, China, on October 3, 2026. The system can predict material properties, assess structural stability, and plan the synthesis of new materials, while enabling robots to perform tasks such as operating centrifuges, handling liquids, adding powder samples, and analyzing results. Researchers say MatBrain is already deployed at tech companies and pilot test platforms to accelerate R&D and improve efficiency. (Video by Chen Yuxuan/Xinhua/Sipa USA) *** World Rights Except China *** CHINA OUT ***