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Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS2:37How Is This Car Both Big and Small? We Test the Latest Lynk & Co Z20 in Yao Hong Edition
42HOW Auto tests the latest Lynk & Co Z20 variant, the 'Yao Hong' edition, evaluating its compact SUV design and performance.
Robotics · ROBOTICSAgiBot Marks 5,000th Unit Milestone as Horizon Unveils Embodied AI Models
AgiBot delivers its 5,000th general-purpose robot; Unitree launches a global sharing center for humanoid robots; Horizon Robotics unveils HoloMotion and HoloBrain open models; DeepRobotics secures over 500 million RMB in Series C funding.
Robotics · ROBOTICSThe Dilemma of Dexterous Hands: Who Is Giving Up on Dexterous Hands?
As a core component of humanoid robots, dexterous hands face the 'impossible triangle' of cost, performance, and reliability. Despite their critical role in enabling fine manipulation, significant challenges in engineering, data scarcity, and durability hinder widespread adoption.
Auto · CHINA EV3:01Volkswagen's Strategic Efforts to Win the Chinese Market
An analysis of Volkswagen's specific strategies and operational adjustments aimed at strengthening its position in China, the world's largest automotive market.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING10:48Let's Grade the Paper: How Well Does Bosch's Single-Stage End-to-End System Perform?
42HOW Auto invites readers to evaluate and score Bosch's single-stage end-to-end autonomous driving technology, offering a detailed assessment for industry professionals and automotive enthusiasts.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVINGHorizon Robotics CEO Yu Kai: Urban ADAS to Reach 100,000 RMB Cars, 10 Million Units in 3-5 Years
At the 2025 Technology Ecosystem Conference, Horizon Robotics founder and CEO Yu Kai announced that urban driver assistance will be available on 100,000 RMB vehicles within three to five years, with mass production targets of 10 million units. The company also unveiled its new Journey 7 chip series, scheduled for simultaneous launch with Tesla's AI5.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING10:12Can Smart Technology Keep Up in the Over-RMB-100,000 Segment?
42HOW Auto examines whether intelligent driving and technology features can meet expectations in vehicles priced above RMB 100,000.
Robotics · ROBOTICSTesla, Figure Showcase Humanoid Running; ENGINEAI Launches T800; Galbot Completes Corporate Restructuring
Tesla and Figure showcase humanoid robot running capabilities; ENGINEAI unveils the T800 humanoid robot starting at 180,000 RMB; Midea reveals 'MIRO U' six-arm humanoid robot; Galbot completes shareholding reform.
Robotics · ROBOTICSDisney’s Olaf Robot Set for Hong Kong Disneyland; Will Officer Judy Be Next?
Walt Disney Imagineering is bringing a Olaf robot based on the 'Frozen' character to Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland in early 2026, marking a new era of embodied AI for classic IPs.
Robotics · INDUSTRYπ*0.6 Model Breaks Imitation Learning Bottleneck; EraStellar Raises Nearly RMB 1 Billion
RobotEra secures nearly 1 billion RMB in Series A+ funding for its VLA embodied AI model. Meanwhile, the Stanford-founded startup Sunday launches home robot Memo, and PI's π*0.6 model achieves a breakthrough in Visual-Language-Action (VLA) capabilities.
Robotics · INTERVIEWSD-Robotics' Hu Chunxu: Compute Must Match the Application—More Is Not Always Better
At the DDC 2025 D-Robotics Developer Conference, Vice President of Developer Ecosystem Hu Chunxu discussed the balance between computing power and cost, the distinction between AI Infra and Robot Infra, and D-Robotics' strategy of securing its core business while exploring future growth in an era where robots may number in the hundreds of millions.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING5:02FAW-Volkswagen Demonstrates Highway NOA in Gasoline Vehicles
FAW-Volkswagen showcases highway navigation assist capabilities in its internal combustion engine lineup, addressing the perception that traditional fuel vehicles lack advanced intelligent driving features.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS5:53new AITO M5 Ultra: Design and Performance Combined
The new AITO M5 Ultra is presented as a vehicle combining aesthetic appeal with high performance capabilities.
Auto · CHINA EVLeapmotor Reports Strongest Quarterly Results: Sales Surpass 170,000 Units and Consecutive Quarterly Profitability
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor reported a Q3 net profit of RMB 150 million and sales exceeding 173,000 units, marking its first period of consecutive quarterly profitability. The company announced an ambitious 1 million unit sales target for 2026, supported by four new model launches and expanding global production capabilities.
Robotics · ROBOTICSπ*0.6 VLA Model May Enable Fully Autonomous Coffee Shops
Physical Intelligence (PI) released the π*0.6 model, using a novel 'Recap' training method to help Visual-Language-Action (VLA) models break through imitation learning bottlenecks.
Robotics · INDUSTRYFigure Founder Questions UBTECH, Highlighting the Unvarnished Reality of Robotics Competition
Figure AI founder Brett Adcock publicly questioned UBTECH's Walker S2 mass production video, sparking debate over authenticity and highlighting the urgent need for industry collaboration as robot manufacturers race toward commercialization.
Robotics · ROBOTICSUnitree Unveils First Wheeled Humanoid Robot
Unitree has launched the G1-D, its first wheeled humanoid robot, alongside a full-stack solution for data collection and model training. Designed for service, commercial, and industrial applications, the G1-D features enhanced stability, adjustable height, and up to 6 hours of battery life, marking Unitree's accelerated push into practical robotic tasks.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVINGIs Anyone Else in the Autonomous Driving Industry Pursuing Cost Efficiency Besides Tesla?
Zhuoyu has launched the first mass-produced cabin-driving integration solution based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775 platform on the Arcfox Alpha T5. The system reduces bill-of-materials costs to under RMB 10,000 while maintaining automotive-grade safety standards through QNX and AUTOSAR architecture.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVINGTesla Shareholders Meeting: FSD Is Coming, Robotaxi Production Scheduled, Elon Musk Bets His Next 10 Years
At its November 7, 2025 shareholder meeting, Tesla approved a historic compensation plan for Elon Musk while unveiling production timelines for the Cybercab, Semi, and Optimus humanoid robot, alongside updates on FSD expansion in China.
Robotics · INDUSTRYTesla Optimus Latest Progress Emerges as Musk Celebrates
At the Tesla shareholder meeting, Musk danced with Optimus V2.5 after his compensation plan passed. The latest progress of Optimus has come to light, including details on its dexterous hand and production line.