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US students develop ‘energy-positive’ solar vehicle / 美国学生研发“产能型”太阳能汽车

US students develop ‘energy-positive’ solar vehicle

Students at Clemson University have unveiled the Deep Orange 17 electric car prototype. The solar-powered research vehicle can generate more en

August 10, 2026
CATL tests 350 Wh/kg battery for eVTOLs / 宁德时代测试用于eVTOL的350 Wh/kg电池

CATL tests 350 Wh/kg battery for eVTOLs

CATL has passed a demanding safety test with a battery system for electric aircraft. The manufacturer says thermal runaway did not spread to other cells after two adjac

August 10, 2026
Humanoids are as much a compute story as a robotics one By Investing.com / 人形机器人不仅是机器人产业,更是算力故事 | Investing.com

Humanoids are as much a compute story as a robotics one By Investing.com

Humanoid robots could create demand for data-centre infrastructure, AI accelerators, memory and edge processors well before widespread commercial deployment begins, according to Barclays analysts mapping more than 100 companies across the emerging value chain. Investor…

August 10, 2026
Foldable iPhone Release Date Rumored for Late 2026 Launch - Geeky Gadgets / 传闻折叠版iPhone将于2026年底发布 - Geeky Gadgets

Foldable iPhone Release Date Rumored for Late 2026 Launch

The rumored foldable iPhone Ultra could reshape the market this fall. Apple reportedly plans a $2,300 price tag and a punch-hole front camera.

August 10, 2026
China humanoid robot makers hold 97% of shipments in H1, report says - Taipei Times / 报告显示:上半年中国人形机器人制造商占据全球97%出货量 - 《台北时报》

China humanoid robot makers hold 97% of shipments in H1, report says

China’s humanoid robot makers commanded more than 97 percent of global shipments in the first half of this year, according to new industry data affirming the country’s early lead against US rivals in the burgeoning field. Global humanoid robot shipments totaled about 19,100…

August 10, 2026
Humanoid Robotics Are Blurring The Line Between Humans And Machines / 人形机器人正在模糊人类与机器的界限

Humanoid Robotics Are Blurring The Line Between Humans And Machines

The convergence of AI with robotics, biotechnology, neuromorphic computing, and brain-computer interfaces is accelerating innovation, ushering in a "cyborg horizon."

August 10, 2026
Gene.01 humanoid robot uses smart skin to avoid worker collisions | Fox News / Gene.01人形机器人采用智能皮肤以避免与工人发生碰撞 | Fox News

Gene.01 humanoid robot uses smart skin to avoid worker collisions

Gene.01 humanoid robot features smart skin with proximity sensing, touch sensing, and force sensing to detect workers before contact, improving robot safety in factory automation.

August 9, 2026
New humanoid adapts to human movement to reduce workplace injuries / 新型人形机器人可适应人类动作以降低职场伤害

New humanoid adapts to human movement to reduce workplace injuries

New ergoCub humanoid robot adapts to human movements, reducing back strain and making collaborative lifting safer and smarter.

August 9, 2026
India Medical Device Market to Reach $250B by 2047 / 印度医疗器械市场预计2047年将达到2500亿美元

India Medical Device Market to Reach $250B by 2047

India's medical device industry projected to grow from $14B to $250B by 2047, driven by healthcare demand, PLI scheme, and a robust maintenance ecosystem, per FICCI-DUA report.

August 9, 2026
Medical device makers need to think global, not just domestic - The Times of India / 医疗器械制造商需放眼全球,而非仅局限于国内市场——《印度时报》

Medical device makers need to think global, not just domestic

India Business News: NEW DELHI: The domestic medical device industry needs to strengthen component manufacturing, promote innovation in advanced technologies and build a s.

August 9, 2026
DOBOT Unveils All-Terrain Humanoid Robot LUMO Following VR Teleoperation Demonstration - Mjengo Hub / DOBOT发布全地形人形机器人LUMO,此前已完成VR遥操作演示 - Mjengo Hub

DOBOT Unveils All-Terrain Humanoid Robot LUMO Following VR Teleoperation Demonstration

DOBOT introduces LUMO, a compact all-terrain humanoid robot engineered to navigate complex environments using integrated artificial intelligence controls.

August 9, 2026
Google Unveils Next-Generation Robotics AI Model, Targeting the "Dexterity" Challenge / 谷歌发布新一代机器人AI模型 剑指“灵巧性”难题_凤凰网

Google Unveils Next-Generation Robotics AI Model, Targeting the "Dexterity" Challenge

According to a July 31 report by Cailian Press, Google DeepMind has released a new artificial intelligence model specifically engineered for robotics, claiming it enables humanoid platforms to coordinate full-body movements. This marks Google’s latest initiative to extend its…

August 9, 2026
China Humanoid Robots in 2026: Production Boom Meets Deployment Reality Check as AgiBot and Unitree Lead - Pandaily / 2026年中国人形机器人:智元与宇树领跑下的量产热潮与落地现实检验 - Pandaily

China Humanoid Robots in 2026: Production Boom Meets Deployment Reality Check as AgiBot and Unitree Lead

MIIT projects 2026 humanoid robot output to exceed 100,000 units, with AgiBot and Unitree forming a duopoly at 15,000 and 11,000 units respectively. Yet UBTechs slippage on shipments and Unitrees 70-percent research-and-education revenue share expose the gap between production…

August 9, 2026