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Taiwan's Drone Industry Development Faces Legislative Budget Challenges

Taiwan's political parties are intensifying their conflict over funding and developing the drone industry, crucial for national defense amid rising tensions with China. The Lai administration and the KMT-led opposition are proposing rival plans to address the evolving landscape of modern warfare and...

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Uncertainty plagues Taiwan's drone industry after budget cuts

Taiwan's burgeoning drone industry faces significant uncertainty following recent budget cuts enacted by the opposition-led legislature, which eliminated key domestic production programs from the government's primary defense budget. This decision, made on June 11, 2026, in Taichung, has raised conce...

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Lai says Taiwan won't 'relinquish freedom,' vows new drone budgets

On May 20, 2026, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivered a speech at the presidential building in Taipei, commemorating the two-year mark of his administration. In his address, Lai emphasized that the future of Taiwan will be determined solely by its citizens, rejecting any influence from foreign po...

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DJI launches new Lito budget drones, US misses out

DJI has unveiled two new budget-friendly camera drones, the Lito X1 and Lito 1, designed to attract American consumers with their affordable pricing, advanced safety features, high-quality cameras, and user-friendly controls. However, despite their appealing attributes, these models will not be avai...

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NYU's Open Source RUKA Hand Promises High Dexterity on a Budget

Researchers at New York University have unveiled RUKA, an innovative, low-cost robotic hand designed for dexterous manipulation, priced at approximately $1,300. This anthropomorphic device utilizes tendon-driven underactuation combined with a learning-based controller to deliver impressive performan...

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