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A former executive from Horizon, known for their 'End-to-End War God' technology, has initiated a new robotics venture. This startup has attracted significant investments, reportedly amounting to hundreds of millions from tech giants Xiaomi and Baidu. This development is crucial as it highlights th...
Baidu, the Chinese internet giant, has experienced a significant stock decline of 36% this year, primarily attributed to decreasing search revenue despite its investments in artificial intelligence. The company's efforts to pivot towards AI have not yet translated into the expected financial perform...
Baidu has unveiled DuMateBench, a new evaluation leaderboard aimed at assessing the ability of AI agents to perform real-world tasks and produce usable outputs. This benchmark encompasses over 200 office tasks categorized into six distinct areas, challenging agents in complex operational settings....
FREENOW, a European mobility platform owned by Lyft, has partnered with Baidu’s Apollo Go to initiate robotaxi testing in London, UK. This deployment signifies the first instance of a Chinese autonomous vehicle conducting real-world road tests in London's intricate traffic conditions, with Uber also...
Baidu has commenced testing its autonomous vehicles in London, collaborating with Lyft and Freenow. This initiative follows a strategic partnership established nearly a year ago to deploy Baidu's Apollo Go RT6 robotaxi across Europe via Lyft's platform. The testing, which started with human safety o...
Chinese internet companies are increasingly investing in robotics, deploying technologies such as robotaxis, delivery drones, and warehouse robots. This strategic move into the physical world is aimed at enhancing their logistics and service capabilities. The expansion into robotics is significant...
StepFun, a Shanghai-based AI unicorn, has introduced the STEPX Neo, an innovative phone equipped with the agent-native Step AOS and Amoo agent. This device integrates over 10 major platforms, including Alipay, Meituan, Didi, and Baidu, enabling autonomous task execution across applications. The lau...
Nuwa Robotics, a company specializing in embodied intelligence, has successfully secured 50 million yuan in angel funding, led by Blue Lake Capital with participation from various investors including Qiongcheng Puyi Investment. This funding follows a seed round completed two months prior, led by Plu...
Baidu, once recognized as China's leader in search, has transformed into a comprehensive player in the artificial intelligence sector. The company now develops its own chips, utilizes proprietary AI models such as Ernie, and operates its own cloud system, while also integrating AI technology into it...
Baidu's shares listed in Hong Kong experienced a significant increase of over 6% following reports that its AI chip division, Kunlunxin, is planning a substantial initial public offering (IPO) valued at $50 billion. This development highlights Baidu's strategic move to capitalize on the growing dema...
A new transportation service is set to launch, utilizing app-booked electric RT6 vehicles designed to accommodate three passengers. This initiative aims to provide an eco-friendly and convenient travel option for urban commuters. The service is expected to begin operations in early 2024, primarily i...
In May, DeepSeek achieved a remarkable milestone by recording 541 million monthly visits, solidifying its position as the leading search engine in China. This achievement comes amid a notable resurgence of Baidu's AI products, which encompass search functionalities, long-form content, and conversati...
Liyang Shenzhou Intelligent Technology has successfully secured over 40 million yuan in Series A funding to advance its development of home service robots. The funding comes in response to China's growing aging population and the increasing shortage of caregivers, prompting the company to focus on i...
Baidu has raised alarms about significant safety risks associated with the rapid advancements in the embodied intelligence sector, which is expected to see substantial growth by 2026. The company underscores the urgency of establishing a comprehensive safety framework to mitigate vulnerabilities tha...
Experts from prestigious universities and leading companies convened at the Baidu AI Developer Conference's Create 2026 forum in Beijing to explore the concept of embodied intelligence. The event, held recently, focused on critical discussions surrounding model systems, data frameworks, and practica...
As humanoid robots become increasingly prominent, Baidu is making significant advancements in the artificial intelligence infrastructure that supports their development. The company is focusing on enhancing embodied intelligence by tackling challenges related to data processing and model training pa...
The Create2026 Baidu AI Developer Conference is set to occur on May 14 in Beijing, bringing together industry leaders and experts to explore the theme of embodied intelligence. The event will feature discussions on critical topics including embodied models, data utilization, human-computer interacti...
China has announced a suspension on new licenses for autonomous vehicles, as reported by Bloomberg, following a significant incident involving Baidu's robotaxis. Last month, dozens of these driverless vehicles experienced a malfunction in Wuhan, causing major disruptions in traffic. This decision ai...
Baidu has unveiled its latest AI agent system, GenFlow 4.0, which enhances its cloud storage platform by allowing users to execute tasks across multiple devices and streamline workflows within Office applications. This upgrade, announced recently, aims to improve productivity by facilitating seamles...
Baidu, the Chinese technology powerhouse, has partnered with the American ride-hailing service Lyft to introduce autonomous ride-hailing services in significant European markets. This collaboration represents a pivotal advancement in Baidu's ambition to establish a global robotaxi network. The rollo...
CAR Inc., China's largest rental car platform, has announced the integration of Baidu's robotaxis into its fleet, enabling customers to rent fully driverless vehicles at significantly reduced rates. This innovative service will be available in a major Chinese city, marking a notable advancement in t...
On June 15, Luo Yonghao's digital avatar made its debut in a livestream event on Baidu's e-commerce platform, capturing the attention of over 13 million viewers. The event generated an impressive gross merchandise value of more than 55 million yuan (approximately $7.66 million). Notably, several cat...
Shenzhen-based robotics company Dobot has formed a strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud, announced today, to enhance the integration of cloud computing infrastructure and improve collaboration between edge devices and the cloud. This collaboration aims to leverage Tencent's cloud capabilities to...
Baidu, the Chinese technology giant, is set to accelerate the expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing business, as announced by CEO Robin Li during an earnings call with investors on Tuesday. The company is actively seeking partnerships with various entities, including mobility service providers, l...
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