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At China's robot Olympics, the finish line comes with a padded wall and a stretcher
China's second World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off Saturday in Beijing. The spectacle comes as China pours money into its humanoid robot industry.
China’s Fuxi humanoid robot mirrors human movements in real time
NORINCO introduces a breakthrough teleoperation system allowing operators to control full-size humanoid robots remotely with zero lag.
Apple Watch Series 12 said to get extremely scratch-resistant version made from new material
The Apple Watch Series 12 will be released in just a few weeks. While the Apple Watch Series 11 was available in either aluminum or titanium, the next-generation smartwatch is expected to feature an even higher-quality, more scratch-resistant version.
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility hits 400,000 EV sales in India
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility reaching 400,000 commercial EVs shows the Indian last-mile segment leading the country's EV adoption curve The post Mahindra Last Mile Mobility hits 400,000 EV sales in India appeared first on Automotive World .
Aptera and Launch Design target first 40 solar EVs in Q4
Aptera targeting only 40 production vehicles in Q4 2026 signals a startup still in validation mode rather than volume production The post Aptera and Launch Design target first 40 solar EVs in Q4 appeared first on Automotive World .
Chinese humanoid robots face challenge of their own capabilities
Humanoid robots still struggle to perform as efficiently as humans in most labor scenarios.
Xiaomi's humanoid robot hit 98% accuracy in a real factory — and it's not for sale
Tieda spent four months on an auto assembly line and outperformed most expectations. The catch: ...
Kazakhstan begins construction of its first humanoid robot factory
The Alem.AI International Center for Artificial Intelligence hosted the QAZBOT ROBOTICS FORUM 2026 on Wednesday, Qazinform News Agency cites the Ministry of AI and Digital Development.
China Humanoid Robot Makers Chase Mass Adoption
China Humanoid Robot Makers Chase Mass Adoption as China’s robotics industry targets commercial growth, lower costs, and practical applications.
Beyond marathons and backflips, China’s robots face a commercial test By Reuters
Beyond marathons and backflips, China’s robots face a commercial test
Canada's June ZEV Sales Hit 18-Month High as Penetration Rate Returns to Double Digits
According to foreign media reports citing the latest data from Statistics Canada, the penetration rate of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in Canada returned to double digits in June, outpacing the broader market. Total industry-wide vehicle sales rose 7.3% year-on-year…
Volkswagen Anhui's 100,000th Smart Electric Vehicle Rolls Off the Production Line at Hefei Plant
On August 18, Volkswagen Anhui announced that its 100,000th smart electric vehicle, the ID. with 08, officially rolled off the production line at its Hefei plant. Since commencing mass production in February 2024, Volkswagen Anhui has achieved a significant milestone…
Wearables Market Polarizes: Only Smartwatches and Screenless Devices Are Growing
Global wearable band shipments fell 2% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, even as the market bifurcated sharply between high-performance…