Exploring Intelligence
Grounded in the Real World
Advancing AI that perceives, reasons, and acts in physical environments
A New Institute
for a New Frontier
The Institute of General Physical Intelligence (GPI) at Fudan University is led by Professor Hao Su. We welcome original research that pushes the frontier of intelligence — across any discipline, without predetermined paths.
We operate on an independent PI model: every PI defines their own research agenda, builds their own team, and sets their own direction. Promotions follow a tenure-track system modeled on the world’s leading research universities, grounded in academic contribution — while also encouraging work that creates broad societal and industrial impact.
Physical intelligence is our core focus. We believe that enabling machines to truly understand and act within the physical world is a critical path toward general intelligence. In Shanghai, one of the world’s most dynamic innovation hubs, we are building an institution that is open, well-resourced, and internationally aligned — for people with real ideas.
Academic Freedom
- International tenure-track system
- Independent PI research space
- Professional assistant services
Research Infrastructure
- Substantial research funding
- Flexible team configurations
- Full-cycle mentorship system
Life & Wellbeing
- Uncapped competitive compensation
- Multi-tier housing support
- Quality education for children
No Disciplinary Boundaries.
No Predetermined Paths.
GPI is built around General Physical Intelligence — the challenge of creating AI that perceives, reasons, and acts in real, unstructured environments. We welcome every form of original exploration that pushes the frontier of intelligence. There are no prescribed directions: we support any research that meaningfully advances the capabilities of intelligent agents.
Focus Areas
Build the Future
of Intelligence With Us
If you are driven by an unrelenting curiosity about what intelligence truly is — and you want to do your most important work in a place that takes ideas seriously — GPI is where you belong. We are actively recruiting at all levels.
Senior PI
Established researchers with outstanding achievements in AI or intelligence research, joining as independent PIs to lead their own programs.
Young PI
Outstanding early-career scholars at their academic peak with strong independent research potential, joining as independent PIs.
Research Staff
Research and engineering professionals with strong domain expertise and collaborative skills, supporting PI-led teams on cutting-edge projects.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Recent PhD graduates with strong research backgrounds and a passion for advancing the frontiers of physical intelligence.
Strategic Management
Senior academics and professionals deeply familiar with research logic, joining as core leadership to build infrastructure and ensure researchers can focus entirely on frontier science.
We also welcome students with strong mathematical foundations and a deep interest in physical-world AI to follow our PhD admissions.