Humanoid robots are beginning to find a commercial foothold in China not on factory floors but on dance floors, as companies test demand for low cost, short term robot rentals focused on entertainment and social events. While industrial automation remains the long term
A deadly explosion at a small biotechnology facility in northern China has left eight people dead, drawing renewed attention to industrial safety standards and regulatory enforcement in the country’s manufacturing and life sciences sectors. The blast occurred in the early hours of Saturday
Chinese home appliance brand Dreame Technology has set its sights on the North American market, borrowing a high visibility strategy popularized by fast rising e commerce platforms and debuting its brand during the Super Bowl. The company aired a 30 second commercial during
China’s autonomous driving sector has taken a significant step forward as Pony AI and Toyota begin mass production of robotaxis designed for large scale commercial use. The move signals growing confidence in driverless technology at a time when Chinese cities are pushing to
Chinese scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in secure communications by successfully demonstrating tamper proof quantum data transmission over more than one hundred kilometres of optical fibre, using individual atoms rather than conventional electronic devices. The achievement marks a significant advance toward ultra
China’s humanoid robot makers are rapidly shifting their priorities from physical movement and mechanical design to advanced artificial intelligence, as the race to commercialise humanoid robots enters a decisive new phase. Companies across the sector are now betting that smarter “brains”, rather than
The European Union has formally charged TikTok with breaching its online content rules, accusing the video sharing app of using addictive design features that may harm users, particularly children and teenagers. Regulators have warned that TikTok must change the way its app works
China fintech giant Ant Group has moved deeper into advanced robotics by open sourcing its first artificial intelligence models designed to operate beyond controlled lab environments and into real world industrial settings. The release marks a strategic shift as Ant looks to extend
China’s humanoid robot industry is accelerating faster than expected, with new forecasts pointing to a sharp increase in unit sales as production costs fall and commercial adoption widens. A revised outlook from a major US investment bank now expects China’s humanoid robot sales
AstraZeneca has unveiled a 15 billion dollar investment plan in China, underscoring renewed commercial momentum between Beijing and London as the UK prime minister visits the country. The British Swedish pharmaceutical group said the investment, running through 2030, will expand medicines manufacturing and
