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Alice Ye

Senior editor with 15 years in news and financial media. Covers China's AI, electric vehicles, and robotics, with a focus on industry trends, technological innovation, and capital markets.

DJI's Robotic Vacuum Entry to Shake Up High-End Market, Boost Category Growth, China Securities Co Says

A new research note from China Securities Co analyzes the potential market impact of drone giant DJI's official entry into the robotic vacuum cleaner industry. The report, authored by analysts Ma Wangjie and Zhai Yanjie, follows the August 6th launch of DJI's ROMO series, examining its

Goldman: China's Humanoid Robot Progress Is 'Stunning', But The 'ChatGPT Moment' Is 2-3 Years Away

In a note that cuts through the recent hype surrounding humanoid robotics, Goldman Sachs has fired a warning shot for investors rushing into the space. Following an intensive tour of the World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing and meetings with nine leading Chinese robotics firms, the bank's analysts

Unitree Founder Talks Free Robots, Global Expansion, and IPO Plans

Wang Xingxing, the founder of Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics, shared his vision for the future of the industry in a group media interview at the recent World Robot Conference. He addressed several pivotal topics, including the potential for robots to become free, the strategy for Chinese intelligent manufacturing to

Humanoid Robots Pivot From Novelty to Utility as Big Tech Enters the Fray

Humanoid robots, long a staple of science-fiction showcases, are rapidly shifting their focus from acrobatic displays to practical labor, a strategic pivot driven by intense pressure to achieve commercial viability. This transition is attracting a wave of investment from major technology and automotive companies, signaling a new, more pragmatic

Chinese State Media Details Specific Backdoor Allegations Against Nvidia's H20 Chips

Nvidia Corp. has pushed back against allegations from an influential Chinese state-affiliated media outlet that its H20 artificial intelligence chips, tailored for the China market, contain a “backdoor” that would allow for remote access and control. The latest salvo in the U.S.-China tech rivalry came in a

AgiBot Secures Landmark Deal to Deploy Industrial Robots in Auto Sector

Chinese robotics firm AgiBot has secured a landmark commercial agreement with Fulin Precision Co. to deploy its embodied artificial intelligence robots in a factory setting, a deal that signals the beginning of large-scale commercialization for the technology in industrial applications. The company announced on August 11 that it will