-- On May 17, JINGDONG Hall, a new building for the School of Sociology at Renmin University of China (RUC), was officially inaugurated at the university’s new Tongzhou campus in Beijing. Spanning approximately 31,000 square meters, the building was generously donated by Richard Liu, Founder and Chairman of JD.com and an alumnus of RUC.
In 2017, Mr. Liu donated RMB 300 million to establish the RUC JD Fund, which is the largest social donation in the university’s history. The fund supports the development of the Tongzhou campus and promote academic excellence in fields such as sociology, law, journalism, the internet, artificial intelligence, finance, and economics. It also aims to cultivate the next generation of academic talent through expanded scholarships, grants, and faculty awards, enabling outstanding educators and students—especially those from underprivileged backgrounds.
A JD.com spokesperson said that, “Guided by our business value of ‘achieving success the right way,’ JD.com is committed to creating social value through business practices and giving back to the communities.”
Coinciding with the announcement of JINGDONG Hall, JD Logistics launched a Smart Delivery Service Center at the campus. Designed to improve the delivery experience for students and faculty, the center will address the rising volume of on-campus parcel traffic and the need for more efficient, tech-enabled logistics.
With an area of nearly 700 square meters, the service center is equipped with JD Logistics’ latest technologies—including autonomous delivery vehicles, indoor delivery robots, intelligent lockers, and automated sorting systems.
JD Logistics’ sixth-generation autonomous delivery vehicles are now in operation on campus. Equipped with a 4-cubic-meter cargo bay and a maximum load capacity of 1,000 kg, the vehicle possesses Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities. With advanced perception technology powered by large-scale language model, the vehicles can navigate campus environments safely and avoid obstacles autonomously, delivering packages directly to dormitories, offices, and academic buildings. Indoor delivery robots are also used, which can operate elevators and access gates and fire doors, completing end-to-end indoor delivery tasks with full autonomy.
The Smart Delivery Service Center also offers a range of value-added services, including cold chain storage, temporary lockers for small parcels, shared trolleys, and reusable packaging. JD Logistics has partnered with recycling company AHS Recycle to deploy smart recycling machines, encouraging students to adopt greener lifestyles.
By integrating advanced technology with human expertise, JD Logistics is building a model of “human-machine synergy” that improves operational efficiency, reduces the physical burden on delivery staff, and provides a smarter, more personalized campus logistics experience.
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