52 h. ago sculptural marble facade by halleroed fronts alaïa's first china flagship in beijing

sculptural marble facade by halleroed fronts alaïa's first china flagship in beijing  Designboom

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63 h. ago What Happens if China’s Humanoid Robotics Boom Becomes Its Next Big Crisis?

What Happens if China’s Humanoid Robotics Boom Becomes Its Next Big Crisis?  convergence-now.com

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3 d. ago Cos Doubles Down on China, Opens Flagship at Sanlitun Beijing

Cos Doubles Down on China, Opens Flagship at Sanlitun Beijing  WWD

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4 d. ago Changan Auto becomes latest Chinese carmaker to join humanoid robot bandwagon

Chinese carmakers, which are increasingly deploying robots in factories, are now moving into humanoid robotics following US rival Tesla despite a warning from Beijing about a potential investment bubble. State-owned Changan Automobile has become the latest entrant into the sector. The Shenzhen-listed company planned to invest 225 million yuan (US$31.8 million) for a 50 per cent stake in Changan Tianshu Intelligent Robotics Technology, according to an exchange filing on Friday. The company...

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6 d. ago ‘It is fake’: why US industry leader refused to believe China’s robot march clip

On November 14, Chinese robotics firm UBtech released footage showing hundreds of Walker S2 humanoid robots standing in precise formation inside a warehouse. The machines turned their heads in unison, waved their arms and marched into shipping containers – a scene so visually arresting it evoked sci-fi blockbusters like I, Robot. Brett Adcock, founder and CEO of leading US robotics company Figure, responded with disbelief. He immediately took to social media to suggest the footage was...

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6 d. ago Humanoid Robots Labeled Next Big Bubble For Chinese Companies

Humanoid Robots Labeled Next Big Bubble For Chinese Companies  CleanTechnica

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7 d. ago China’s humanoid robot boom has Beijing worried about a bubble

China’s humanoid robot boom has Beijing worried about a bubble  Malay Mail

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7 d. ago Beijing flags Malaysia–US trade pact, urges Kuala Lumpur to re

Beijing flags Malaysia–US trade pact, urges Kuala Lumpur to re-examine priorities  IntelliNews

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8 d. ago China’s top economic planning agency warns of rise of too many robots

Beijing has flagged risks of excessive duplication in China’s rapidly growing humanoid robot sector, vowing to strengthen guidance for an industry that officials have identified as an important engine of future growth. Driven by an influx of new capital, the number of humanoid robot companies in China has climbed to over 150 and is continuing to grow, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) spokeswoman Li Chao told a news conference in Beijing on Thursday. “More than half of them are...

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8 d. ago Beijing flags humanoid robotics bubble risk as hype intensifies

Beijing flags humanoid robotics bubble risk as hype intensifies  Interesting Engineering

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8 d. ago Xiaomi hires engineer from Tesla’s Optimus team to lead robotic hand development

Xiaomi has hired a former engineer from Tesla’s Optimus team, Zach Lu Zeyu, to join the Chinese tech giant’s robotics initiatives, as the talent grab in the industry intensifies. Lu, previously a senior robotics engineer focused on the Optimus humanoid robot, joined Xiaomi last month to lead the Beijing-based firm’s dexterous hand research and development operations, according to his LinkedIn page. During his two years at Tesla, Lu worked on the design for dexterous grasping and manipulation, as...

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8 d. ago China Warns of Bubble Risk in Booming Humanoid Robotics Industry

China Warns of Bubble Risk in Booming Humanoid Robotics Industry  Bloomberg.com

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8 d. ago China state planner asks humanoid robot firms to avoid repetitive products

China state planner asks humanoid robot firms to avoid repetitive products  Reuters

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9 d. ago EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Amps Up Retailtainment With Experiential Flagships in Seoul and Beijing

EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Amps Up Retailtainment With Experiential Flagships in Seoul and Beijing  WWD

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9 d. ago Chinese carmakers boost robotics efforts, Xpeng posts record revenue: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s Xpeng posts record revenue as robotaxi and humanoid ambitions take shape Leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng reported record quarterly revenue and sharply narrowed losses in the third quarter, even as its Hong Kong-listed shares fell on Monday after investors...

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1 week ago China’s UBTech Robotics eyes US$400 million in Hong Kong share placement

UBTech Robotics, one of China’s top makers of humanoid robots, plans to raise HK$3.11 billion (US$399.6 million) through a share placement in Hong Kong – its sixth and largest such fundraising since last year, riding on growing industrial orders and the sector’s momentum. The Shenzhen-based company aimed to sell 31,468,000 new shares for HK$98.80 each, representing a discount of around 11.4 per cent from the closing price on Monday, according to a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on...

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1 week ago China’s robotics twin stars join national committee to shape industry standards

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) appointed Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing and AgiBot co-founder Peng Zhihui to a national humanoid robotics committee, alongside other entrepreneurs and scholars. Wang and Peng – hailed as robotics’ “twin stars” – joined as vice-directors of the Standardisation Technical Committee for Humanoid Robots, which would be led by MIIT chief engineer Xie Shaofeng, according to an announcement on Monday. The committee’s 65 members...

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1 week ago A Chinese humanoid robot walked 66 miles in 3 days, right into the Guinness World Records

A Chinese humanoid robot walked 66 miles in 3 days, right into the Guinness World Records  CBS News

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2 w. ago As Elon Musk plans a robot army, China’s humanoid bots are already on the market

As Elon Musk plans a robot army, China’s humanoid bots are already on the market  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago Alaïa Unveils First Flagship Boutique In Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun

Alaïa Unveils First Flagship Boutique In Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun  Luxferity

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