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On October 20, Yitai Embodied Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. announced the addition of AgiBot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Hubble Technology Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) as new shareholders, increasing its registered capital from 1 million yuan to approxima...
The former head of the World Model division at Huawei's Car Business Unit has launched a new company and successfully raised nearly 100 million yuan in its first round of financing. This significant funding marks a strong start for the new venture, indicating investor confidence in the leadership's...
The United States has reportedly advanced the timeline for the 'Huawei Moment' in the robotics sector by five years. This shift reflects a growing urgency to address ethical and regulatory challenges associated with robotics technology, particularly as robots become more integrated into various envi...
Ola Universe, a home embodied intelligence startup founded by Dr. Zhou Shunbo, a former Huawei scientist, has successfully completed a hundreds-of-millions-yuan angel+ funding round on October 12. This funding round saw participation from both new and existing investors, including Chengyuanxiang Fun...
Huawei has introduced its HarmonyOS Interconnect app on the Apple Watch, enabling users to receive notifications and locate devices across both ecosystems. This integration marks a significant step in bridging Huawei's HarmonyOS with Apple's platform, enhancing user experience for those with devices...
Huawei presented its XMFS prototype at the Linux Plumbers Conference 2026, showcasing a new approach to cross-node shared memory. This innovative system utilizes POSIX file calls to facilitate memory sharing across different nodes, enhancing performance and efficiency in distributed computing enviro...
On October 5, Huawei and Qualcomm announced a multi-year patent licensing agreement that includes cross-licenses to their patent portfolios in 5G, AI, computing, and networking. This agreement also involves Qualcomm's acquisition of specific Huawei U.S. patents related to these technology fields. T...
On October 4, Richard Yu announced that Huawei has successfully designed and mass-produced 381 Tau chips. These chips are utilized in various sectors, including smartphones, artificial intelligence, general computing, networking, and smart vehicles. This achievement is significant as it showcases H...
Huawei has launched the Mate 90 series at its autumn event in Shanghai, introducing five models: Mate 90, Mate 90 Pro, Mate 90 Pro Max, Mate 90 Pro Max Collector’s Edition, and Mate 90 RS Ultimate Design. Prices range from RMB 5,999 ($895) to RMB 12,999 ($1,939), with significant upgrades in chip pe...
An intelligent data company has successfully secured nearly 100 million yuan in financing, collaborating with Nvidia and Huawei. This partnership aims to enhance the company's capabilities in data processing and artificial intelligence applications. The significance of this financing lies in the po...
At HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei launched the OceanStor M900 Context Memory Storage, which features a petabyte-scale shared key-value cache pool. This innovative storage solution offers one-hop access from the NPU to SSDs in approximately 60 microseconds, significantly enhancing data retrieval speeds....
Zhu Zhaosheng announced that Huawei's Ascend has successfully crossed an ecosystem inflection. He emphasized the importance of innovations such as ThinkPro, the open PTO ISA, and the Ascend 950 SIMD+SIMT. Additionally, he noted that the CANN MAU has surpassed 5,200, and the 10k-NPU community compute...
On September 18, during the Huawei Connect 2026 event, Huawei Cloud and Fulongma Group jointly launched a new generation sanitation robot based on the Huawei Cloud CloudRobo embodied intelligence platform. This marks the first public release of an embodied intelligence product since the signing of t...
Huawei's upcoming Mate 90 series is anticipated to incorporate SmartSens image sensors across its camera modules, as reported by Digital Chat Station. The standard model is expected to utilize a 50MP SC575XS sensor with a 1/1.56-inch format, while the higher-end variants may feature a 50MP SC595XS s...
Huawei has initiated beta testing for its AI work assistant, XiaoYi Work, designed for office tasks, coding, and creative projects across HarmonyOS devices including phones, tablets, and PCs. The introduction of XiaoYi Work is significant as it aims to enhance productivity by breaking down goals in...
Huawei's Pura X Max foldable phone experienced a significant sales increase of 76.5% from September 10 to September 13, compared to the previous week. This surge coincided with the launch of Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo, indicating a competitive response in the foldable phone market. The rise...
Huawei showcased the first 7.2-terabit near-packaged optics module at the China International Optoelectronic Exposition on September 10. This module operates at 200 gigabits per lane across 36 channels, highlighting Huawei's advancements in optical technology. The demonstration is significant as it...
A professor from Harbin Engineering University has set a record by securing 5 billion in financing aimed at developing deep-sea technologies. This ambitious initiative seeks to position the university as a leader in the sector, drawing parallels to Huawei's success in telecommunications. The substan...
Huawei Investment & Holding announced a first-half revenue of RMB467.82 billion, reflecting a 9.55% increase compared to the previous year. However, the company's net profit decreased to RMB23.43 billion from RMB37.05 billion, indicating a challenging profit environment despite revenue growth. The...
Huawei and HP Inc. have entered into a multi-year global patent cross-licensing agreement that encompasses Huawei's extensive Wi-Fi portfolio. This agreement includes provisions for the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, reflecting both companies' commitment to advancing wireless technology. This partnership...
Huawei and HP Inc. have entered into a multiyear global patent cross-licensing agreement, announced on August 26. This agreement specifically covers certain Huawei Wi-Fi patents, allowing HP access to designated Huawei Wi-Fi technologies while granting Huawei reciprocal patent rights from HP. The s...
On August 19, 2026, the World Robot Conference opened in Beijing, where Wuhan Huaweike Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. launched its Wanxiang series of tactile sensors. The event highlighted the industry's growing maturity in algorithms and visual perception, while the lack of tactile data remains a...
Li Yin, the former CTO of Huawei's Pangu model, has launched a startup named Xirang Kaiwu Technology, focusing on world models. The company, registered on July 1, 2026, in Shenzhen, has an initial capital of 1 million yuan and a valuation of 1.5 billion yuan following its recent funding round. Li ho...
Warehouse automation has traditionally focused on productivity, labor savings, and ROI, but trust may soon become a critical metric. Recent U.S. restrictions on foreign robotic devices for national security raise questions about the implications for warehouse automation. As autonomous mobile robots...
Huawei has unveiled the MateBook Pro S, a lightweight laptop weighing 798 grams and powered by the Kirin XE90 PC processor, with a starting price of RMB7,999. This device features a 14.2-inch flexible OLED display, offering a 3.1K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, catering to users seeking high-q...
Huawei Cloud has introduced CloudRobo, a comprehensive platform for embodied AI development that encompasses data production, model development, simulation, and robot deployment. This initiative is supported by partnerships with over 20 companies, including Youibot. The launch of CloudRobo is signi...
On July 20, Huawei showcased its complete range of computing modules at the WAIC 2026, including the 800GE AI network card. This marks Huawei's strategic entry into the embodied intelligence sector with the public testing of its CloudRobo platform, aimed at enhancing the industry's development capab...
Gewu Tongzhi, a robot AI startup based in Hangzhou, has successfully raised nearly RMB 100 million in an angel funding round, as reported on October 18. The investment comes from notable firms including Hongfu Asset Management, Peak Investment, Hangzhou Capital, and Hangzhou Talent Group. Founded in...
Euler Wandering, a home robotics company, recently announced the completion of several rounds of funding, totaling hundreds of millions of yuan. This latest funding round involved investments from various stakeholders, including Chengyuanxiang Fund and Xizhou International, marking the company's fou...
Moxin Technology has introduced its MoWorld application, which transforms pet photos into animated 4D digital twins. This innovative feature is available on Huawei's Mate 90 smartphone, utilizing Ascend cloud generation technology alongside a sophisticated 600M-parameter model powered by Kirin. The...
The demand for computing power in artificial intelligence is surging, with Nvidia currently dominating the market. However, companies like Huawei, Cambricon, Moore Threads, and Biren Technology are emerging as competitors, focusing on developing alternative processors to reduce China's reliance on f...
Alibaba has launched more than 20 applications featuring over 50 innovations native to HarmonyOS. These include Amap's AR walking navigation, DingTalk's AI meeting capabilities through Xiaoyi, and Taobao's immersive browsing experience, alongside Qwen's unified drag-and-drop AI analysis. This signi...
At the 2026 WAIC, Shenzhen Noin Smart unveiled its first consumer-grade foldable humanoid robot, the Knowin-X1, which stands at just 40 centimeters when folded. This innovative design allows the robot to fit into tight spaces, addressing the challenge of storing a humanoid robot in a typical househo...
Huawei's Senior Vice President and CEO of Yiwang, Yuanzhi Jin, reiterated the company's role as a provider of incremental components for smart connected vehicles. Despite expanding partnerships and models, Huawei maintains its strategic positioning as an 'electronic screw' supplier, emphasizing coll...
The World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai is set to showcase China's ambition to compete in the AI sector, particularly in models, chips, and robotics. This event occurs against the backdrop of increasing technological rivalry with the US, which has imposed restrictions limiting China's access to a...
Morphi, a rising company in the field of embodied intelligence, has successfully secured over 1 billion yuan in angel funding, achieving a post-investment valuation of over 7 billion yuan. The startup, which counts tech giants Alibaba and Tencent among its backers, is focused on creating a versatile...
SiliconFlow, an AI token supply platform supported by major companies such as Huawei, Alibaba, and Meituan, has submitted its application for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. This move comes amid ongoing financial challenges, including negative gross margins and increasing losses. The...
In a significant technological advancement, Huawei has successfully rebuilt its wearable sports algorithm, which had been discontinued in 2020. A dedicated cross-border team of five engineers undertook the challenge, working diligently for eight months to develop the new TruSport system. This innova...
In recent months, a group of former Huawei employees has ventured into the embodied intelligence sector by establishing startups that harness their expertise in artificial intelligence and robotics. This surge in entrepreneurship is taking place against the backdrop of a rapidly growing industry, wi...
Wang Yuxin, a notable figure from Huawei and a key member of Yuanstone Technology, has launched a new venture named Xingjie Intelligent, dedicated to advancing 'streaming video generation.' Within just one month of its inception, the company has successfully raised millions in angel funding. Xingjie...
Euler Robotics, a Shenzhen-based company, has successfully secured over hundreds of millions in funding in just three months. The firm is concentrating on creating a robot tailored for developers instead of directly targeting consumers. Founded by individuals with extensive experience from major tec...
Huaweike, a prominent player in tactile sensing technology, has entered into a research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. This partnership aims to leverage Huaweike's leading position, which includes a substantial 70% market share in humanoid robot tactile sensors, to...
Huawei has unveiled HAMOMO, an innovative AI companion robot aimed at transforming in-car interaction within its HarmonyOS cockpit. The launch took place recently, showcasing the company's commitment to integrating advanced technology into automotive experiences. This new robot is designed to enhanc...
Huawei has unveiled its inaugural AI smart glasses powered by HarmonyOS, featuring a 12MP camera capable of capturing images in just 0.7 seconds. The launch took place today, showcasing the company's latest innovation in wearable technology. These smart glasses not only allow for quick image capture...
He Gang, the CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group, recently teased the potential launch of a new product, the "HUAWEI AI Glasses," by sharing a photo featuring the device's watermark. This announcement comes as speculation mounts that the AI glasses could be unveiled in the first half of the year....
Huawei has announced plans to launch an open-source project for software supporting the A2A-T (Agent-to-Agent for Telecom) protocol at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. This initiative aims to encourage the adoption of telecom-grade agent communication standards throughout the industry. The A2A-...
Researchers are exploring methods to quantify creativity, a concept that has long been considered subjective and difficult to measure. This initiative is gaining traction as experts from various fields, including psychology, education, and artificial intelligence, collaborate to develop metrics that...
Huawei introduced its first companion chat robot, Smart Hanhan, during a product launch event on Tuesday. The device, designed to resemble a furry toy, is priced at RMB 399 (approximately $55) and is set to be available for purchase starting November 28. Smart Hanhan features human-like interaction...
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the formation of a new Standardisation Technical Committee for Humanoid Robots on Monday, unveiling a proposed roster of 65 members. Among those appointed as deputy chairs are Wang Xingxing, founder of Unitree Robotics, and Pen...
Huawei has officially begun pre-orders for its latest smartphone, the Mate 70 Air, which is priced starting at RMB 4,199 (approximately $580). Announced today, this device is being marketed as the thinnest flagship in the history of the Mate series, with a sleek profile measuring just 6.6mm in thick...
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