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The Chinese Academy of Sciences has launched the Fifth Science and Technology Industrial Expo, highlighting advancements in embodied intelligence. This event showcases the latest innovations and productivity in robotics and AI, emphasizing their potential applications in various sectors. The signif...
Yushu Robotics, in collaboration with the Chengdu Houmi Silk Dance Troupe and dancer FlyingBug, showcased their talents on the finale of America's Got Talent Season 21. This marked the first time a Chinese team reached the finals in the show's history, with their performance quickly garnering over 6...
In recent years, the global robotics research landscape has shifted focus back to the physical structure of robots, particularly in dexterous manipulation. According to IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, the number of papers on haptic perception, soft robotics, tendon-driven systems, and visuotac...
Chinese robotics continues to progress, showcasing innovative products like stair-climbing vacuum robots and humanoid models at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. However, American consumers and businesses may not have access to these advancements due to ongoing technology conflicts be...
Researchers at the Civil Aviation University of China are pioneering a method to recharge drones mid-air using laser beams aimed at receivers beneath their wings. This innovation addresses the critical issue of limited battery life, which has been a significant barrier in drone technology advancemen...
Taiwan is integrating U.S. technology with its shipbuilding capabilities to develop sea drones, responding to increasing maritime security challenges posed by China. This initiative is part of Taiwan's broader strategy to enhance its naval and coast guard procurement plans, aiming to bolster its def...
Fangqi Technology, a startup founded by a Tsinghua University PhD, has successfully completed an angel round of funding worth millions. The company aims to transform skills into marketable products by developing a robotic brain that utilizes semantic world models to bridge the gap between physical a...
Hygon Information Technology is preparing to launch a new chip aimed at physical-world applications, including robotics. This marks a significant shift from the company's current focus on data centers, as reported by Chinese media. The new chip, an iteration of the CPU1000 series, is designed to fu...
UBTech has successfully completed a funding round, raising $13.9 million. The company plans to allocate these funds towards technology enhancements and the development of a new generation of high-power-density integrated joint modules. This investment is significant as it underscores UBTech's commi...
Unitree Technology, a Chinese robotics manufacturer, is projected to be valued at over 50 billion yuan (approximately $7.4 billion) following its upcoming IPO in Shanghai, according to Citic Securities. The valuation is anticipated to range between 50.6 billion and 55.9 billion yuan within six to tw...
Chinese manufacturers of home cleaning robots have captured 70% of the global market, with Roborock leading at a 27% share. This dominance is attributed to technological innovations such as stair-climbing capabilities and robotic arms, which have shifted the competitive landscape away from price-bas...
A research team from China has made significant advancements in enhancing the performance of Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, which typically experience severe performance declines with minor camera movements. By implementing a novel 'moving eyes' paradigm that employs dual robotic arms for dyna...
The 2026 RoboCup wrapped up in Incheon, South Korea, where the Tsinghua Fire God Team from China claimed victory in the humanoid robot category with their Booster T1 robot. This year's competition featured 38 teams employing the same Chinese platform, highlighting a notable trend in robotics develop...
BMW has made a significant leap in industrial automation by integrating humanoid robots into its production line at the Leipzig plant, becoming the first German automaker to do so. The AEON robot, developed by Hexagon, will be responsible for high-pressure battery assembly and the production of prec...
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