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On September 14, Digua Robotics and Giga Vision announced a strategic collaboration focused on integrating their respective technologies. Giga Vision will provide world models, embodied foundational models, and real-world application experience, while Digua Robotics will contribute an edge AI comput...
Xiaomi reported a revenue of 108.92 billion yuan in Q2 2026, marking a significant stabilization amidst fierce competition. The company's attributable net profit has doubled, reflecting its successful diversification beyond traditional markets like phones and cars. This growth is attributed to seve...
On July 31, Fuhang Micro (300613) reported its semi-annual performance for 2026, revealing a revenue of 1.4 to 1.5 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 103.48% to 118.01%. The net profit attributable to shareholders surged to 270 to 350 million yuan, a staggering rise of 1072.72% to 1420...
As Chinese robotics companies ramp up production, domestic chips are increasingly replacing Nvidia's offerings due to cost pressures. On July 22, Wang Chuang, Senior Vice President of AgiBot, revealed that the company has begun integrating domestic chips into its robots, including the 'cerebellum' f...
On July 16, the Japanese government announced a plan to purchase 27,500 next-generation Rubin architecture AI chips from NVIDIA, totaling approximately $2.4 billion. This initiative aims to build a national AI data center and develop domestic robotics foundational models, marking one of the largest...
Japan is set to purchase 27,500 next-generation Rubin chips from Nvidia Corp. to develop a foundational AI model tailored for robotics. This initiative aims to enhance Japan's capabilities in creating sovereign AI systems that can be integrated into various robotic applications. The acquisition of...
QBit Semiconductor, a Taiwan-based fabless IC design leader, announced its roadmap for robotics and drone chipsets at SEMICON Taiwan 2026. This initiative focuses on integrating Physical AI control capabilities, particularly through their QB88XX series, which includes advanced motion control and ima...
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, D-Robotics is highlighting its Sunrise™ AI chips, which power a variety of home robots. Notable products include TCL's hey AiMe companion robot, Vbot's SuperDog quadruped, and the xLean TR1 floor washer, showcasing the versatility of D-Robotics' technology. The significance o...
Dai Weijin, Chief Strategy Officer of Chipone Technology, highlighted the critical issue of collaborative efficiency in robot chip development. While the industry focuses on TOPS performance metrics, he emphasized that the real challenge lies in ensuring system efficiency aligns with computational p...
The article discusses the critical role of chip requirements in the development of humanoid robots. A nuanced understanding of these requirements across different robot form factors is essential for strategic positioning in the robotics industry. As the market evolves, the migration of value from ex...
Tesla's Optimus robots will not be used to repair Starmind satellites in orbit, as confirmed by recent statements from Elon Musk. Instead, these robots are intended to assist in the construction and operation of the Terafab chip manufacturing facility in Texas. The AI1 satellites, designed to disint...
SpaceX's Starmind project, aimed at deploying up to 1 million AI satellites, was filed with the FCC on January 30, 2026. The initiative is designed to minimize reliance on external suppliers, with CEO Elon Musk stating that current chip production capabilities only meet 2% of the projected needs. Th...
LG Chem has announced a significant investment of 15 trillion won (approximately $9.8 billion) in research and development by the year 2035. During a company-wide town hall meeting on Monday, CEO Kim Dong-choon revealed that 70 percent of this funding will be directed towards advancing materials for...
On June 11, UBTECH and Muxi formalized a strategic partnership in Nanjing, launching a joint venture dedicated to the development and production of intelligent edge chips specifically for robotics. This collaboration is designed to bolster China's core chip technology capabilities, which is essentia...
ZK Wireless Semiconductor, a domestic leader in semiconductor technology, is transforming the robotics industry with its innovative ASIC brain chips. These advanced chips empower robots to evolve from mere passive instruction receivers to autonomous decision-makers. By leveraging cutting-edge materi...
In response to increasing regulatory pressures regarding electronic waste, Tuurny, a San Francisco-based startup, is developing an innovative automated system aimed at enhancing e-waste recycling. With global e-waste projected to reach 82 million tonnes annually by 2030, current recycling methods ca...
A new integrated chip developed in the United States is set to revolutionize drone technology by replacing the previously fragmented electronics systems with a single, secure platform. This advancement aims to enhance the reliability and efficiency of drone operations, addressing growing concerns ov...
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