TermiTech releases GCWM1 for embodied AI

At the third China Embodied AI and Humanoid Robot Conference, Pingshan-based TermiTech unveiled TermiBrain GCWM1 (Goal-conditioned causal world model) developed on a “physical causal engine” — a key technological breakthrough that has attracted strong industry attention.

Most current AI world models generate realistic-looking images, but they do not truly understand how the real world works. That matters because robots need to grasp cause and effect to make reliable decisions. 

Before a robot moves, TermiBrain GCWM1 can simulate the outcomes of different choices to identify the most promising path — similar to how humans mentally rehearse steps before acting. By considering only options that follow physical laws while discarding impossible ones, it also saves significant computing power. The system then outputs a sequence of actions most likely to succeed, giving robots a more human-like ability to foresee consequences.

A representative from TermiTech introduces TermiBrain GCWM1 at the third China Embodied AI and Humanoid Robot Conference held in Beijing. Photo from TermiTech

Beyond core reasoning, TermiBrain GCWM1 addresses memory fragmentation through a causal chain navigation mechanism, and improves execution reliability with a standardized atomic skill library. TermiTech’s approach has already been validated in real-world scenarios such as delicate object handling and aviation, demonstrating its effectiveness beyond laboratory settings.

TermiTech has built a full-stack architecture — “brain, platform, body, and data” — to enable replicable and scalable deployment. Within months of its official launch, the company secured more than 30 million yuan in intended orders, confirming the commercial potential of its causal approach.

TermiTech began operations in Pingshan District in August 2025. As a hub for advanced manufacturing and one of Shenzhen’s 10 AI clusters, Pingshan provides a strong industrial ecosystem spanning automotive, biopharma, integrated circuits, and AI, with close operational proximity among enterprises.

From collaborations with local companies such as Honor to drone model training at the Bay Area Intelligent Connected Test Field, supported by subsidies, efficient services, and space and capital assistance, Pingshan’s ecosystem has become a catalyst for TermiTech and other tech firms.

TermiTech’s rapid growth reflects Pingshan’s systematic efforts to cultivate the embodied AI industry — creating an expanding testing ground and more room for innovation and scale.