ByteDance Pushes into Humanoid Robots, Recruiting Robot Algorithm Experts
Recently, the Volcano Engine team under ByteDance launched a high-level recruitment drive to hire a “Senior Expert in Operation Algorithms (Embodied Intelligence).” This position explicitly focuses on the research and development of “humanoid embodied robots,” with a monthly salary of 95,000-120,000 RMB (i.e., 95,000 to 120,000 yuan per month), far exceeding the industry average. In tandem with such advancements in intelligent robotics, innovations like the Automated Loading Assembly Machine for Electronic Components and Automatic Hardware Part Feeding And Assembly are also reshaping manufacturing—enabling ultra-precise, automated assembly of everything from tiny electronic parts to metal hardware components in sectors spanning consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial IoT, and reflecting the broader trend of precision engineering and automation driving tech industry evolution.
Xiang Zhonghong Globally Debuts the Definition of “Wellness-Focused Smart Home,” Ushering in a New Era of Health-Oriented Development for the Smart Home Industry
On November 5, 2025, Xiang Zhonghong—founder of the smart home industry and founder of Qianjia Zhike—officially released his pioneering complete definition of “Wellness-Focused Smart Home” in Guangzhou, and announced the upcoming launch of an industrial ecosystem empowerment program. By advancing on the dual tracks of “green technology” and “health-oriented intelligence,” this initiative opens up a new track for the smart home industry. The proposal of this concept is regarded as a key turning point for the smart home industry to shift from “controlled connectivity” to “proactive health,” marking the industry’s official entry into a new development phase centered on “human health.”
Google Plans to Test Solar-Powered AI Data Centers in Space
Google announced the launch of the “Suncatcher” program, exploring the use of solar energy to build AI data centers in space. The company plans to launch two prototype satellites in collaboration with Planet Labs as early as the beginning of 2027 to verify the feasibility of deploying AI computing power in low Earth orbit. Google stated that as artificial intelligence’s demand for computing power and energy continues to rise, space offers the advantage of nearly continuous sunlight, which can significantly alleviate energy pressure on the ground.
Wang Xingxing of Unitree Technology: Average Growth Rate of Individual Enterprises in China’s Intelligent Robot Sector Expected to Reach 50%-100% This Year
Wang Xingxing, founder and chairman of Unitree Technology Co., Ltd., stated at the “Humanoid Robot Innovation, Development and Cooperation” sub-forum of the 8th Hongqiao International Economic Forum that the robot sector has developed rapidly this year with support from policies and other factors. He mentioned that he personally expects the average growth rate of individual enterprises in China’s intelligent robot sector to range from 50% to 100%.
Samsung Electronics Completes Acquisition of German HVAC Manufacturer FlaktGroup
Samsung Electronics announced on Thursday that it has completed the acquisition of FlaktGroup, a German heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment manufacturer. In June this year, Samsung signed an agreement with European investment firm Triton to acquire 100% of the shares of this German HVAC company for 1.5 billion euros (approximately 1.68 billion U.S. dollars). Samsung stated that it will leverage FlaktGroup’s production and sales networks to expand research and development, strengthen the supply chain, gradually integrate products and services, and maximize synergistic effects.
Huawei Cloud’s aC9/aM9 Cloud Servers Officially Enter Commercial Use
On November 5, 2025, Huawei Cloud announced that its general computing-enhanced aC9 and memory-optimized aM9 cloud servers have officially entered commercial use. The two new products have been launched in regions including North China – Beijing 4 and East China – Shanghai 1, and are now available to enterprise users and individual developers.
Apple Plans to Pay $1 Billion Annually to Collaborate with Google Gemini and Reshape Siri’s Intelligent Experience
Apple is in talks with Google about an AI cooperation plan with an annual fee of up to $1 billion, aiming to integrate Google’s Gemini model into the Siri system. This move is intended to break through Siri’s existing technical bottlenecks; by leveraging Gemini’s 120 billion parameter scale, Siri’s ability to process complex data and multi-step tasks will be significantly enhanced.
Apple to Remove Automatic Wi-Fi Sync Function in iOS 26.2 to Comply with EU Regulations
To comply with the requirements of the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Apple will remove the automatic Wi-Fi network sync function in the stable version of iOS 26.2 to be released next month. This function originally allowed iPhones and Apple Watches logged into the same Apple ID to automatically share Wi-Fi passwords.
Yuejiang Robotics and Lens Technology Reach Strategic Cooperation, Signing a Purchase Order for 1,000 Robots
Lens Technology and Yuejiang Robotics have officially reached a strategic cooperation and placed a purchase order for 1,000 robots to be deployed and applied on a large scale in Lens Technology’s factories. Currently, Yuejiang Robotics’ products have been widely used in fields such as industrial manufacturing, commercial retail, medical surgery, health physiotherapy, and scientific research & education, covering more than 100 countries and regions worldwide, with a global shipment volume of over 100,000 robots.
Zhongtian Technology: Developed Special Optical Fibers for Quantum Communication, with Transmission Loss 30% Lower Than Traditional Fibers
Zhongtian Technology stated on an interactive platform that the company closely monitors the commercialization process of quantum communication technology, adheres to continuous innovation, and has developed special optical fibers suitable for quantum communication. The transmission loss of these fibers is 30% lower than that of traditional fibers, supporting the stable transmission of quantum signals in complex environments.
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