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Robotics · INDUSTRYEarly adopters bring Vbot's 'Big Head BoBo' robot dog home
As embodied AI products begin to enter households, early adopters share their experiences with 'Big Head BoBo', revealing that emotional value and continuous OTA updates are key drivers for consumer acceptance.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS5:59Can the ID. UNYX 07 Live Up to Volkswagen's Gold Badge?
42HOW Auto examines whether the ID. UNYX 07, a collaboration between Volkswagen and Zhongyu, can justify its positioning under the premium 'Gold Badge' Volkswagen brand.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALSLuxeed V9 Launches in China With Over 40,000 Pre-orders, Targeting MPV Market
Luxeed, a joint venture brand by Huawei and Chery, launched the V9 MPV on May 15 with prices ranging from RMB 389,800 to RMB 519,800. The vehicle has already secured more than 40,000 pre-order reservations as it enters a highly competitive electric MPV segment.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING13:15WEY 9-Series Flagship: A Closer Look at Its Distinctive Intelligent Features
The WEY 9-series flagship distinguishes itself with unique intelligent capabilities, setting it apart in the competitive new energy vehicle market.
Robotics · INDUSTRYBehind the 2030 Revenue Target of 100 Billion Yuan: What Is AgiBot Really Aiming For?
AgiBot outlines its 'XYZ Curve' strategy, aiming for 100 billion RMB in revenue by 2030. The company is shifting from performance-based demos to practical productivity applications, introducing new models like BFM and GCFM, and pioneering a RaaS (Robotics as a Service) business model akin to AWS.
Auto · INTERVIEWSLi Auto CTO Xie Yan Details MACH M100 Chip Development, Aims for Apple-Style Vertical Integration
In a detailed interview with 42HOW Auto, Li Auto CTO Xie Yan outlines the development of the company's self-developed MACH M100 autonomous driving chip. He explains how the dataflow architecture aims to deliver three times the effective compute of NVIDIA's Thor U at a lower cost, enabling Li Auto to pursue vertical integration similar to Apple.
Robotics · INDUSTRYVita Dynamics Raises Nearly RMB 500 Million in Pre-A Round to Fund Humanoid Robot Development
Vita Dynamics has completed a Pre-A round of financing totaling nearly 500 million RMB, marking the largest single investment in the consumer-grade Embodied AI sector to date. The funds will support mass production and the R&D of next-generation humanoid robots.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING13:15WEY 9-Series Flagship: A Closer Look at Its Distinctive Intelligent Features
42HOW Auto examines the intelligent capabilities of WEY's 9-series flagship, exploring how its technology sets it apart in the new energy vehicle market.
Robotics · ROBOTICSFigure Demonstrates Multi-Robot Collaboration in Bedroom Tasks with Helix 02
Figure AI demonstrates multi-robot collaboration with two Figure 03 units using the Helix 02 model to perform complex bedroom tasks, highlighting advancements in embodied AI and scalable deployment.
Robotics · ROBOTICSGenesis AI Unveils GENE-26.5, a Full-Stack Embodied AI System for Dexterous Manipulation
Genesis AI releases GENE-26.5, a full-stack Embodied AI system enabling robots to perform complex dexterous tasks like cooking and piano playing, proving that hardware and control systems are as critical as the model itself.
Auto · CHINA EVGeely Automobile's Q1 Revenue Surpasses RMB 80 Billion, Regaining Peak Performance
Geely Automobile posted a record first-quarter revenue of RMB 83.8 billion and surpassed BYD to become the top-selling Chinese domestic brand, driven by strategic integration and strong performance from its Zeekr and Galaxy brands.
Robotics · INDUSTRYFigure delivers 350 robots, targets 100,000 in four years
Figure AI has delivered over 350 Figure 03 robots, boosting production capacity 24-fold to one unit per hour. While trailing competitors like Unitree and Agibot in volume, Figure leverages scale to enhance its Helix 02 model through real-world data, setting the stage for intense industry competition in 2026-2027.
Robotics · INTERVIEWSPhysical Intelligence bets on cloud-based AI to make one model control all robots
Physical Intelligence's co-founder Quan Vuong discusses the robot 'ChatGPT moment', data bottlenecks, and cloud-based deployment strategies in a recent YC podcast interview.
Auto · INTERVIEWSNVIDIA’s Wu Xinzhou on His Long-Term Commitment to Autonomous Driving
In an interview, NVIDIA Global Vice President Wu Xinzhou discusses his transition from XPENG to NVIDIA, the company's software-revenue partnership with Mercedes-Benz, and its strategic pivot toward L4 autonomous driving.
Robotics · ROBOTICSXiaomi Open-Sources Post-Training Pipeline for Xiaomi-Robotics Embodied AI Model
Xiaomi releases the full workflow for post-training its Xiaomi-Robotics-0 embodied model on real hardware, using only 20 hours of data to master fine-grained tasks. The open-source release addresses critical challenges in action continuity and perception robustness.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS4:19Doubao and Buick Team Up in the Car: Why Is It Smarter Than the Mobile App? Last Year's Zhijing L7 Showed Buick's Push into Smart Technology; the Zhijing E7 Takes It a Major Step Further.
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Auto · CHINA EVHorizon Robotics Unveils Cabin and Driver Assistance Fusion Chip
Horizon Robotics has launched the Starry 6 series chip, integrating cabin and driver assistance domains to reduce memory costs. The solution will debut on iCAR vehicles in Q3 alongside HSD V1.6 and the KaKaClaw operating system.
Auto · CHINA EVCATL Unveils Five New Battery Technologies and Super-Swap Network to Defend Market Share
Amidst intensifying competition from BYD and a shifting market landscape, CATL launched five new battery products and an expanded super-swap charging network at its 2026 Technology Day, aiming to address diverse consumer needs and maintain its leadership in the global power battery industry.
Robotics · INDUSTRYTesla Delays Optimus V3 Reveal to Protect IP, Targets July-August Mass Production
Elon Musk reveals Optimus V3 is ready for movement but delayed to protect IP. Mass production targets July-August, with Fremont and Texas factories scaling up.
Auto · CHINA EVSunwoda EVB Unveils 15C Fast-Charging Battery and Sodium-Ion Cells for TWh-Grade Storage
Sunwoda EVB released a full-scenario battery portfolio featuring a 15C lithium iron phosphate cell that charges from 5% to 95% in nine minutes, alongside sodium-ion and LFP cells targeting the growing energy storage market.