Artificial intelligence in life sciences: The dawn of scientific AI

For decades, the biopharmaceutical industry has been trapped in a “high-cost, long-cycle, low-success” dilemma: traditional drug discovery takes 10+ years on average, costs billions of dollars, and less than 10% of candidates advance from Phase I clinical trials to commercialization. Today, as global health demands escalate and market competition intensifies, accelerating R&D timelines, slashing development […]
Over 2,000 Units to Be Deployed in 3 Years: Zhongqing Robotics Enters Cooperation with Duolun Technology

Strategic Cooperation & Procurement Commitment: Joint Promotion of Embodied Intelligent Robots in Vertical Fields Recently, Zhongqing Robotics and Duolun Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties will fully integrate their core advantages in scenario resources, technology R&D, market channels and other fields, and work together to promote the large-scale application and commercialization […]
Tusstar Launches First Industrial-Grade Humanoid Robot

First Industrial-Grade Wheeled Humanoid Robot Debuts on September 12, Focusing on Injection Molding Scenarios to Achieve the Shift from “Capable of Working” to “Skilled in Working” via “Data→AI→Execution” Closed Loop On September 12, Guangdong Tusstar Technology Co., Ltd., a smart equipment service provider, officially launched its first humanoid robot product for industrial applications. The […]
Investing in Robot Chips! This Shanghai Semiconductor Company Secures Joint Backing from China Mobile, Local State-Owned Capital, and More

Series B+ Financing: A “Star-Studded” Investor Lineup of Industrial and State-Owned Capital Recently, Shanghai Xianshu Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Xianshu Semiconductor”) completed its Series B+ strategic financing, with joint investments from “powerhouse” investors including China Mobile Hechuang Investment (affiliated with China Mobile), Pudong Venture Capital Group, Zhangjiang Technology Investment, […]
AI Empowers Public Governance: Launch of Germany’s Federal AI Opportunity Market (MaKI) Builds a New Ecosystem for Transparent Administration

Launch of MaKI: Breaking “Information Silos” in Administrative AI and Meeting EU AI Act Compliance Requirements Two Years in Advance Against the backdrop of accelerated globalization and standardization of AI governance, how to enhance administrative efficiency while safeguarding public trust has become a core issue in the digital transformation of countries worldwide. In September […]
China’s Manufacturing Robot Density Reaches 470 Units per 10,000 People, Ranking Third Globally

On September 9th, a major announcement was made at the State Council Information Office’s press conference series themed “High-Quality Completion of the ’14th Five-Year Plan’”: China’s manufacturing robot density has reached 470 units per 10,000 people, far exceeding the global average and securing the third position worldwide. This milestone signifies that China’s manufacturing industry has […]
Precision Redefined in Surface Finishing

In industries ranging from electronics and automotive to packaging and medical devices, applying protective films, adhesive layers, or decorative coatings with consistent precision is critical to product quality and performance. Traditional film application methods—whether manual or semi-automated—often struggle with alignment errors, air bubble formation, or uneven adhesion, especially when dealing with complex shapes, micro-sized […]
AI’s Hidden Backbone: How America’s Infrastructure Will Make or Break Its Tech Leadership

The U.S. is racing to lead in artificial intelligence, but winning this contest won’t be decided by breakthrough algorithms alone. Behind every cutting-edge AI model lies a less glamorous but critical reality: the physical infrastructure that powers, connects, and enables it. Training a single advanced AI model can devour as much electricity as 130 households […]
China’s Smart Revolution: Sharing the “Intelligence Dividend” for Global Prosperity

CHONGQING, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) — At the 2025 World Smart Industry Expo in southwest China’s Chongqing, a visitor slips into a smart car, speaks a simple command, and in seconds, the air conditioning adjusts, seat massagers activate, and soft music fills the cabin. Miles away, a connected smart home responds in sync: the thermostat sets […]
Precision Redefined in Surface Finishing

In industries ranging from electronics and automotive to packaging and medical devices, applying protective films, adhesive layers, or decorative coatings with consistent precision is critical to product quality and performance. Traditional film application methods—whether manual or semi-automated—often struggle with alignment errors, air bubble formation, or uneven adhesion, especially when dealing with complex shapes, micro-sized components, […]
Unitree’s Wang Xingxing on Robotics: Prioritizing Model Architecture Over Data Volume Amid Industry Growth

On September 11, media reports stated that Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Unitree, responded at the opening ceremony of the Bund Conference to the previous view that “the core constraint on the explosion of the robotics industry is not insufficient data, but outdated model architecture.” Wang Xingxing pointed out that both data and […]
Human Superpowers Redefined: Thriving Alongside AI in Public Service

Artificial intelligence (AI) has surged into public life as a transformative force, equipping governments worldwide with algorithmic systems to enhance services, optimize decisions, and anticipate societal needs. In effect, AI grants institutions—and their leaders—a kind of technological “superpower”: the ability to process vast datasets in seconds, automate complex tasks, predict citizen behavior, and detect patterns […]