AI chipmaker Enflame sets subscription date for near $900 million Shanghai IPOThe chipmaker, backed by technology company Tencent Holdings , will issue 43.04 million new shares, representing a 10% stake in its enlar...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Hyundai Motor's union reaches preliminary wage deal, averting more strikesHyundai Motor's South Korean union reached a tentative labor agreement with management. This deal averts further production losses after th...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Xpeng's robotics unit valued at over $6.3 billion after record funding roundThe proceeds will be used to develop robotics hardware and software, train and refine physical AI models, collect high-quality data, build...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record at Beijing gamesA Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds. This impressive speed surpassed Usain Bolt's previous world r...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Missed the AI rally? After bumper 600% market debut, Chinese robot maker Unitree's CEO still feels a software leap is years awayChinese humanoid robot maker Unitree made a spectacular stock market debut in Shanghai, with shares soaring 600% over the IPO price. Howeve...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Chinese visa impact hits Indian physical AI startupsBeijing's move to refuse visas to Indian executives is also impacting other sectors such as automotive parts and electronics, which have st...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscleChina’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global r...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
From AI strategy to enterprise execution: The leaders shaping India’s AI transformationThe Economic Times AI Business Transformation Masterclass & ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 brings together leaders from NVIDIA, ...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
China's robot traffic cops cannot fine but will politely ask you to wear helmet instead; built to work without any break, they can spot violations through rush hour and poor weatherChina's traffic robot cops cannot fine or arrest violators but issue polite warnings instead, and are built to work through rush hour, poor...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
China puts robocops on traffic duty, minus the arrest powersThe robocop uses cameras, radar and onboard computing to identify riders without helmets, e-bikes carrying passengers, vehicles stopping ov...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO saysThe global AI boom that has reshaped the world economy was sparked in late 2022 by ChatGPT's breakthrough large language model, a watersh...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
China replaces traffic police with robocops: Wheeled robot warns helmetless riders and monitors trafficA Chinese technology company is testing robot traffic officers in Hangzhou to automate repetitive road-monitoring duties. Reuters reported ...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding roundThe funding round was led by Seligman Ventures, with participation from new investor Capricorn Investment Group. Existing investors Samsu...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Global Market: Unitree shares soar nearly six-fold in Shanghai debut as robotics boom gains momentumUnitree shares surged nearly six-fold in their Shanghai debut, marking a landmark listing for China’s rapidly expanding robotics industry. ...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial testThe economic potential of humanoid robots manufactured in China is becoming increasingly evident. Investors are focusing on robots that can...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
This 16-year-old Canadian student built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that can detect tiny microplastics in waterThis 16-year-old built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that detects microplastics in water. The Canadian student created the turtle-i...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Chelsea, Elon and Tony: San Francisco lets you hire humanoid robot to clean your home for $30 an hour but there's a catchIf you are in San Francisco, you can now hire a humanoid robot to handle household chores, including vacuuming, cleaning surfaces, unloadin...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST