Unmanned chopper builder FlightWin bags US$14m in Series B+ raise
Unmanned choppers often are applied in highland and island logistics, forest firefighting, emergency rescue and military training, among other scenarios.
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Movers and shakers: Who raised funds in November 2023 and who are they?
In this monthly column called “The deal tracker,” we look at major funding events that took place in China’s robotic sector the previous month and rank them in a chronological order.
Shandong maps out path to US$1.4b in drone industry output by 2025
It's customary for Chinese officials to craft policies and plans in which they put forward clear-cut objectives to meet within a timeframe.
HKEX hearing gives greenlight to UBTech’s IPO, making it ‘first humanoid robot stock’
Nonetheless, despite the bold claims about rising revenue and brightening commercial prospects, the company has been hemorrhaging money since its inception.
Linde sells 10,000-plus unmanned forklifts worldwide amid surging demand
As new scenarios keep popping up in warehousing and logistics segment, companies like Linde are hammering out new innovations to meet emerging customer needs.
Hainan issues nation’s first map for UAV activity, boosts ‘low-altitude economy’
The release of the map represents the latest in a series of strides by the province in opening up its airspace for new market opportunities, local media reported.
Bipedal humanoid robot from electronics firm steals thunder at Shanghai motor fair
Currently, domestic companies that have introduced humanoid robots are more or less on the same footing technologically, with mass adoption a long way off, the veteran engineer claimed.
China overtakes Japan as world’s top humanoid robot patent applicant, study shows
Since 2014, the increase of patent applications from China notably picked up, with college researchers from Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University and Beijing Institute of Technology and companies like UBTech leading the pack.
UBTech leads Honda, Sony and Toyota in humanoid robot patents, study finds
The company, which is pursuing a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, said it sinks over 50% of its annual revenue into R&D efforts.
State mining firm introduces self-driving robot in lieu of heavy truck in Xinjiang
Beginning in September 2021, the local unit of CHN Energy has looked into the option of supplanting miners with smart equipment, to reduce their exposure to the elements and workplace hazards.
AI and robotics chip builder Inuchip snags US$70m Series A funding round
The chips by Inuchip are now widely adopted in robotics, Metaverse, consumer electronics, logistics drone, 3D scanning and digital human technologies.
Youibot unveils joint lab, joins firms in tapping tech applications in Xinjiang
Resource-rich Xinjiang has been a magnet for Chinese tech and industrial firms, serving as a massive testing ground to try out their innovations, from autonomous mining machinery to public safety surveillance system.
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