On August 21, 2025, Hubei Ruili Automotive Co., Ltd. and Hubei Special Vehicle Research Institute held a grand signing ceremony for their "Joint R&D Center for Ground-Air Collaborative Emergency Rescue Equipment". Representatives from both the enterprise and academic institutions gathered together to witness this deep integration of "manufacturing strength + scientific research wisdom", pressing the "acceleration key" for the upgrade of emergency rescue equipment.
Vice President Li Shande, Assistant President Wen Jian, Department Director Yi Xin, Financial Director Yang Jing of Hubei Special Purpose Vehicle Research Institute, General Manager Wang Yiqun of Ruili Company, and senior executives in charge of party affairs, technology, production, finance, and administration attended the signing ceremony.
Complementary Advantages: Integrating "Hard Power" with "Soft Power"
"Innovation is the lifeline of enterprises, while professional research capabilities are the wings of innovation," stated Wang Yiqun, General Manager of Ruili Company in his speech. After years of deep cultivation in the field of specialized vehicles and emergency equipment, Ruili is well aware of the limitations of "working in isolation" for a single enterprise. He mentioned that the current demand for "rapid response and intelligent coordination" in emergency rescue is becoming increasingly urgent. From low-altitude unmanned fire fighting to intelligent connected specialized vehicles, the pace of technological iteration far exceeds imagination. "The Institute's accumulation in lightweight, intelligent, and networked fields is exactly the 'cientific research empowerment' we most need."
In response, Li Shande, Deputy Director of Hubei Special Vehicle Research Institute, emphasized: "Scientific research cannot stay confined to laboratories alone. Ruili Automobile's manufacturing experience, market insights, and engineering capabilities can help transform our technologies from 'blueprints' into real 'cutting-edge tools'." He revealed that the institute has already accumulated core technologies in fields such as low-altitude unmanned collaborative control and intelligent equipment development, looking forward to achieving a "1+1>2" breakthrough through collaboration with Ruili.
Signing the Contract: Anchoring Three Major Directions with Annual Investment Exceeding One Million
The most anticipated moment of the ceremony was when representatives from both parties took the stage to sign the agreement. As Wang Yiqun and Li Shande put their signatures on the document and exchanged the texts, it marked the official launch of the "Joint Research and Development Center for Ground-Air Collaborative Emergency Rescue Equipment".
According to the agreement, the R&D center will focus on three major directions: low-altitude unmanned emergency fire rescue cooperative equipment, intelligent connected high-end special vehicles, and ground-air integrated emergency command system. Both parties have clarified that they will invest no less than 1 million yuan in R&D funding annually, aiming to develop the center into a "technological innovation source", "talent training incubator", and "emergency platform for practical application".
"This is not just a simple cooperation, but a strategic-level 'breakthrough integration'," explained Wang Yiqun. Ruili will open its production lines and market resources to provide research results with a fast track "from laboratory to production line"; while the research institute will tackle key technologies to enable products to leap from "usable" to "user-friendly and leading-edge."
A New Journey Begins: Let Technology Become the "Guardian of Life"
At the closing ceremony, the host summarized everyone's expectations: "From today onwards, the 'hard power' of manufacturing will deeply integrate with the 'oft power' of scientific research. We look forward to seeing more achievements here that transition from 'laboratory to rescue site', making technology a true 'hardcore force' for safeguarding life safety."
This signing ceremony not only marks a "handshake" between the two entities but also serves as a new starting point for "industry-academia-research integration" in the emergency rescue field. With the operation of the joint research and development center, in the future, coordinated operations between low-altitude drones and ground rescue vehicles, as well as rapid iterations of intelligent equipment, may become reality - and all of this will bring "faster, more accurate, and safer" emergency rescue services closer to us.