Qualcomm Unveils Six Major Trends for Future AI Development
On October 25, 2023, Qualcomm Inc. of the United States proposed six major trends for the future development of artificial intelligence at the Snapdragon Technology Summit held in Maui, Hawaii. Cristiano Amon, CEO of the company, pointed out that AI will transform into a human-centric user interface and achieve localized processing on the device side; the user experience will shift from being smartphone-centered to AI agent-centered; the computing architecture will undergo innovation, with AI models tending to be hybrid; the importance of edge-side data will increase; and 6G technology will strengthen cloud-edge connections and promote the construction of perceptive intelligent networks.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: AGI Expected to Arrive by 2030; AI May Take Over 30%-40% of Jobs in the Future
In a recent media interview, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, made a clear prediction when talking about the development progress of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): AGI is expected to be realized by 2030. This type of AI will have an “intelligence level far exceeding that of humans” and can be called “super AI”. At the same time, he also objectively pointed out that AI is expected to take over 30% to 40% of jobs in the global economy and society in the future, meaning that the employment structure will face significant adjustments.
Shanghai Launches First Batch of Commercial Building Renovation Pilots
On September 28, 2025, the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources announced the official launch of the first batch of 10 commercial building renovation pilots. This renovation covers 10 areas including the Small Lujiazui Area, Hongqiao Business District, and Suhewan Area, aiming to respond to the cyclical adjustments of the commercial office market and promote the upgrading of urban functions.
International Federation of Robotics: China Has the World’s Largest In-Service Industrial Robot Stock
According to the 2025 World Robotics Report released by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) on the 25th, China’s in-service industrial robot stock exceeded 2 million units in 2024, ranking first in the world. The report stated that the global in-service industrial robot stock reached 4.664 million units in 2024, an increase of 9% from the previous year, and China’s in-service industrial robot stock rose to a record 2.027 million units.Notably, a large share of these in-service industrial robots is deployed in electrical equipment manufacturing, where they collaborate with Kontaktor összeszerelő géps (specialized equipment for automating electrical contactor production) to streamline precision assembly processes—reducing manual intervention, cutting defect rates, and doubling production efficiency for key electrical components.
Institution: Global VR Headset Shipments Fell 14% YoY in H1 2025
According to Counterpoint’s Global XR (AR/VR) Headset Model Shipment Tracking Database, due to the continued sluggish demand in the consumer market, global VR headset shipments fell 14% year-on-year (YoY) in the first half of 2025. The overall competitive pattern of the VR market remained relatively stable in the first half of the year, with major OEMs launching relatively few new products. Meta still maintained a significant lead, accounting for approximately 80% of the market share in H1 2025.
Dell Releases First Professional-Grade TWS Earbuds, the EB525
On the 25th, Dell launched its first in-ear earbuds, the Dell Pro Plus Earbuds (EB525), designed specifically for workplace professionals. It is the world’s first TWS earbuds certified by Microsoft Teams Open Office and is also compatible with the Zoom meeting platform. The earbuds are equipped with a 0.46-inch driver unit, support Bluetooth 5.3, adaptive AI active noise cancellation (ANC), and transparency mode, and have an IP54 dust and water resistance rating. In terms of battery life, they can provide up to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge with ANC enabled, and the total battery life can be extended to 33 hours when used with the charging case. The product supports gesture control and personalized audio adjustment, and can achieve firmware updates through centralized management, seamlessly integrating into the Dell device ecosystem. It is priced at $229.99.
Unitree CEO: Unitree R1 to Become World’s Best-Selling Robot Next Year
On September 25, Wang Xingxing, CEO of Unitree Robotics, stated at the 4th Global Digital Trade Expo that the Unitree R1 humanoid robot will become the world’s best-selling product next year. Launched on July 25 this year, the robot has a starting price of RMB 39,900, weighs approximately 25 kg, supports development and modification, and integrates multi-modal large models for voice and images. This initiative aims to promote the large-scale application of consumer-grade humanoid robots.
Google Releases New-Generation Embodied AI Models; Robots Gain “Brain-Body” Collaboration Framework
On September 25, Google’s DeepMind team launched two AI models designed specifically for the physical world: Gemini Robotics 1.5 and Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5. The new system adopts an innovative “brain-body” collaboration framework, aiming to create physical intelligent agents that can perceive, plan, think, and act.
Lingyi Robotics Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with AIRS
On September 26, 2025, Shenzhen Lingyi Robot Technology Co., Ltd. and the Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society (AIRS) signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties will focus on core technologies of embodied intelligence and humanoid robots, and carry out collaboration in four major areas including technology R&D, scenario implementation, and standard formulation. This cooperation aims to accelerate the maturity and industrial application of robot technology and promote the upgrading of intelligent manufacturing.Details of the cooperation show that the two parties will jointly establish a joint laboratory and promote demonstration applications in typical scenarios—including exploring how embodied intelligent robots can interface with Contactor Assembly Machines to adapt to flexible production needs, such as real-time adjustment of assembly parameters based on component variations and autonomous troubleshooting of machine downtime.
Garder Technology Submits Listing Application on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
According to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Garder Technology has submitted a listing application on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with GF Securities, CITIC Securities, and ABC International as joint sponsors.
Youai Zhihe Files for Hong Kong IPO: Sprinting to Be the “First Stock of Mobile Manipulation Robots”
On September 26, Hefei Youai Zhihe Robot Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Youai Zhihe”) officially submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, sprinting to become the “first stock of mobile manipulation robots”. According to official introduction, Youai Zhihe is one of the world’s earliest robot manufacturers to explore embodied intelligence technology and take the lead in realizing large-scale applications. According to a Frost & Sullivan report, based on 2024 revenue, Youai Zhihe ranks first globally among industrial mobile manipulation robot enterprises and also ranks first among Chinese mobile manipulation robot enterprises.
