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Manycore Tech is one of China’s “Six Little Dragons” based in Hangzhou. Photo: Sina
Artificial intelligence

China’s answer to Autodesk is betting on AI to build a ‘world model’

As it plans for an IPO in Hong Kong, Manycore is touting its data advantage in building towards an AI-powered future.

China technology

How a Chinese robotics firm maintains high-voltage power lines

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Artificial intelligence

Opinion | The convergence of AI and robotics couldn’t have come at a better time

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US-China trade war

Chinese maker of cleaning robots has US deal suspended amid tariff turmoil

Lingdu Intelligent Technology’s first US buyer halted a US$1.6 million deal for its X-Human robots as it waits for changes in US tariff policy, COO says.

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Guangdong Lingdu Intelligent Technology Development makes robot cleaners for skyscrapers under the brand X-Human. Photo: Handout
Science

‘Degrees of consciousness’: a 15-year-old philosopher considers the rights of AI

Teen author and aspiring sleep educator Benjamin Qin Mujia impressed at the China trials for the International Philosophy Olympiad.

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China technology

Why car park operator Shoucheng is doubling down on China robotics investment

The company, a subsidiary of Chinese steel giant Shougang, plans to invest in about 50 robotics firms over the next two to three years.

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Artificial intelligence

Robotic hair washer to set up shop in Hong Kong after mainland debut

The first shop in Hong Kong, scheduled to open in June, would be equipped with six of the second-generation hair washers.

He Qiufeng, chairwoman of Guangdong Sheng Tai Health Technology Group. Photo: Coco Feng
US-China tech war

Chinese AI and robotics start-ups respond to Xi’s self-reliance call

The Chinese president met representatives from several AI and robotics start-ups during a visit to Shanghai.

Midea Group

China’s UBTech, Midea push humanoid robots into factories amid push for adoption

UBTech’s Walker humanoids are headed for a car plant, while Midea plans to have its own robots in an appliance factory by next month.

Hong Kong stock market

Unitree leads influx of mainland companies eyeing IPOs in Hong Kong

Surge in listing plans augurs well for city’s effort to claw way back to top of global ranking of fundraising destinations.

Shanghai-based Auntea Jenny aims to raise up to US$35 million in a Hong Kong share listing. Photo: Sohu
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong urged to act fast for Zhejiang tech firms amid US-China trade war

Under new cooperation mechanism, city will provide supply chain services for mainland enterprises, helping them to overcome US blockages.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee led a delegation to Zhejiang province last week, home to the country’s top tech start-ups. Photo: Dickson Lee
Artificial intelligence

Tesla is testing robotaxi service with employees in Texas, California

The plan is to launch this summer a Robotaxi service that would be driverless and under remote supervision.

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US-China trade war

‘Nothing like this in US’: for China’s robot makers, Trump’s tariffs don’t bite

Many firms say they feel little pressure to lower prices, as there are few viable alternatives to their products.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Is Hong Kong the key to helping mainland China’s rising tech stars go global?

Presence of mainland tech firms in Hong Kong would also improve local R&D landscape, observers say.

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BrainCo product experience officer Ni Mincheng uses brain waves to control robotic arms. Photo: Dickson Lee
Electric & new energy vehicles

Hesai to quadruple lidar output to extend lead in laser range finders

The company plans to boost production to 2 million units this year from about 502,000 units in 2024, founder and CEO David Li Yifan says.

ATX lidar sensors made by Hesai can identify conditions such as rain, fog and exhaust fumes in real time at a pixel level. Photo: Reuters
Tesla

Tesla’s robot project faces ‘magnet issue’ after China’s rare earth curbs

CEO Elon Musk said ‘China wants some assurances’ that the magnets Tesla is trying to buy will not be used for military purposes.

Robotics: Companies

China’s humanoid robot half-marathon puts technology’s limits on public display

Videos of robots falling, trembling and struggling to stay upright circulated widely, with only six out of 21 finishing the race.

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Video | Chinese humanoid robotics unicorn Unitree opens new factory

Robotics star Unitree opens new manufacturing plant amid China’s humanoid robots craze
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Robotics: Companies

Chinese robotics star Unitree opens Hangzhou factory amid humanoid frenzy

Unitree opened the 10,000-square-metre facility this year, located just 15 minutes from its headquarters.

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China technology

China’s humanoid robot sector enters mass production in 2025

Six humanoid robot makers plan to produce more than 1,000 units in 2025, driving the value of domestic output to US$616 million this year.

Video | China hosts world’s first robots vs humans half-marathon

The race was used to showcase the Chinese tech industry and to test the robots’ ability to carry out various tasks

Running robots put through their paces alongside humans in Beijing half-marathon
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Mainland China

China’s humanoid robot half marathon winner wants to be ‘Android’ of robotics

Likening its tech to Google’s Android, the state-backed X-Humanoid is seeking a greater role in China’s highly competitive robotics industry.

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The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre’s Tien Kung Ultra robot competes in China’s first half marathon for humanoid robots as engineers run alongside it. Photo: Xinhua
Marathons

Can robots outrun humans? This Chinese half-marathon found out

Some robots wear running shoes, others fall over, but Yizhuang race in Beijing’s E-Town showcases country’s growing robotics industry.

China technology

Running robots put through their paces alongside humans in Beijing half-marathon

The race was used to showcase the Chinese tech industry and to test the robots’ ability to carry out various tasks.

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US-China trade war

Tesla can’t make Optimus robot for US$20,000 without China, humanoid experts say

As US-China trade war tariffs bite, mass production of Tesla’s Optimus ‘likely to be put on hold’, threatening Elon Musk’s plans, according to Chinese industry insiders.

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One humanoid-industry insider estimates that hands account for about 10 per cent of the cost to make Tesla’s Optimus robot. Photo: AFP
Tencent

Tencent-backed household robot maker Narwal raises US$100 million

Narwal, known for its robot vacuums and mops, will use the funding to develop an AI-powered household product.

Household robot company Narwal has raised US$100 million in a new funding round. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong boosts flood response with new robot deployments

The four pumping machines are capable of draining the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool every hour.

Robotics: Companies

Meet Peng Zhihui, the latest robotics star to catch the premier’s attention

The founder of AgiBot joins a new generation of tech entrepreneurs who have gained recognition from China’s top leadership.

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