Technology·Sep 16, 2026
Minebea Mitsumi Halts Acquisitions to Prioritise AI Component Demand
Japanese precision parts maker shifts strategy as ball bearing orders surge from AI server and robotics manufacturers
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
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Technology·Sep 4, 2026
Sharpa Secures $668 Million at $3.3 Billion Valuation in Tech Giant-Backed Round
Chinese robotics startup draws investment from Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan, and JD.com as it deploys automation systems in quick-service restaurants
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 2 min ·
Technology·Sep 4, 2026
Hong Kong Debuts Robot-Run Convenience Store in Commercial Automation Push
Galbot launches unmanned retail outlet operated entirely by humanoid robots, signaling Asia's accelerating shift toward autonomous commerce
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 24, 2026
Mech-Mind Robotics Targets HKD 2.7 Billion in Hong Kong Listing
Chinese robotics firm opens public offering with September 1 trading debut planned on Main Board
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 24, 2026
Unitree IPO and Alibaba's $10.2 Billion Raise Signal China's AI Infrastructure Push
Two major capital events highlight Beijing's accelerating investment in artificial intelligence and robotics capabilities as competition with US technology firms intensifies
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·
Technology·Aug 24, 2026
Chinese Humanoid Robots Now Jump Higher and Run Faster Than Olympic Athletes
Unitree's Superman model clears two meters and sprints at 12.66 m/s, but commercial viability still hinges on AI breakthroughs expected within five years
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·
Technology·Aug 23, 2026
China Builds 70 Embodied AI Training Facilities as Robot Industry Scales
More than half of China's provinces now host physical testing grounds for robotic systems, with industrial manufacturing dominating early applications
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·
Technology·Aug 23, 2026
German Suppliers Shift Aerospace Focus to Precision Manufacturing Tooling
At Automation Taipei 2026, industry session highlights connectors, bonding systems, and robotic assembly as next frontier for aerospace production efficiency
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 22, 2026
Unitree Robotics IPO Lifts Founder's Net Worth to $16 Billion on First Trading Day
Wang Xingxing's wealth surged as shares of the Hangzhou-based humanoid robot manufacturer jumped 629 percent, valuing the company at $66 billion amid investor enthusiasm for China's robotics sector.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 22, 2026
Delta Electronics Unveils AI-Powered Dual-Arm Cobot for Server Assembly
Taiwanese automation giant showcases embodied AI robotics integrated with Nvidia platform, while pivoting strategy to supply components rather than finished humanoid robots
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 21, 2026
Nvidia's Madison Huang Tours Asia Robotics Hubs in Seoul and Beijing
The chip giant's physical AI executive visited LG Electronics and the World Robot Conference within 48 hours, signaling deeper regional engagement.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 21, 2026
Unitree's Shanghai Listing Shifts China's Humanoid Robot Race to Manufacturing Economics
The mainland's first publicly traded humanoid robotics firm signals an industry pivot from brand rivalry to supply-chain efficiency and AI integration
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 20, 2026
Early Unitree Backer Sees Consolidation Ahead in China Robotics
Veteran investor Huang Jinping, whose firm backed the humanoid robot maker, predicts market shakeout as capital floods the sector
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·
Finance·Aug 20, 2026
Unitree Robotics Shares Surge 460 Percent in Shanghai Debut
China's humanoid robot maker raised $904 million as Beijing pushes embodied AI leadership amid US technology rivalry
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 2 min ·
Technology·Aug 20, 2026
LG and Nvidia Push for 100,000 Hours of Humanoid Robot Training Data
The Korean electronics giant and the chipmaker are accelerating their robotics collaboration as the race to commercialize humanoid platforms intensifies across Asia
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 18, 2026
Nvidia Robotics Executive Heads to LG South Korea Site Days After Partnership Deal
Madison Huang's visit to an LG R&D facility signals swift execution of the physical AI collaboration announced last week
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 17, 2026
Taiwan Think Tank Warns of China's National Push in Physical AI and Robotics
DSET report highlights Beijing's coordinated strategy to dominate advanced robotics despite gaps in critical component technologies
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 17, 2026
Solomon Technology Records Highest Quarterly Profit on AI Vision Demand
The Taiwan-based specialist reported surging orders for AI vision and robotics systems in the first half of 2026, driving record second-quarter earnings.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 16, 2026
Chinese Rivals Deploy Domestic Scale to Challenge Musk's Business Lines
From electric vehicles to robotics and neural tech, a wave of mainland competitors is leveraging integrated supply chains and rapid manufacturing to close the gap on Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·
Finance·Aug 16, 2026
Unitree Robotics Frenzy Highlights China's Tech Hunger Amid Mixed Market Signals
Retail investors face near-zero odds in oversubscribed robotics IPO as markets digest US inflation data and Hong Kong conglomerate earnings
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 14, 2026
Chinese AI Video Models Position Country for World Model Leadership
Advances in generative video technology could give China a structural advantage in building systems that simulate physical reality for robotics and autonomous applications.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·