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Why Humanoid Robots Need Their Own Safety Rules
Artificial Intelligence

Why Humanoid Robots Need Their Own Safety Rules

Coverage: 2 sources
Last year, a humanoid warehouse robot named Digit set to work handling boxes of Spanx. Digit can lift boxes up to 16 kilograms between trolleys and conveyor belts, taking over some of the heavier work for its human colleagues. It works in a restricted, defined area, separated from human workers by physical panels or laser…See the Story
RadNet Completes Acquisition Of See-Mode Technologies
Artificial Intelligence

RadNet Completes Acquisition Of See-Mode Technologies

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China, UK trade deals with Trump pile pressure on EU
European Union · China

China, UK trade deals with Trump pile pressure on EU

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Following Britain, China has struck a trade deal with the US, President Donald Trump has announced. Meanwhile, the EU is still pondering its way out of tariff hell, and US officials make clear it is back of the line.See the Story

Ximalaya’s swan song plays out in a USD 2.9 billion Tencent buyout

On June 10, Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) announced it had signed a merger agreement with Ximalaya and several other parties to acquire the long-form audio platform. Under the terms of the deal, TME will pay USD 1.26 billion in cash and issue a number of Class A ordinary shares—equivalent to no more than 5.1986% of its total shares outstanding, based on the five trading days prior to closing—as well as incentive shares amounting to no more t…China · ChinaRead Article

Behind the robotics boom, ZeroErr raises funds to build the parts that power it

Until recently, investors had been diving headlong into the robotics space, especially those delving into home- and consumer-focused use cases. Suddenly, deals that had dragged on for months were closing overnight. Investors who once hesitated are now charging ahead with conviction. While growth in humanoid robot development is starting to plateau, attention is shifting to the vast and complex supply chain behind these machines. But that door to…Seoul · SeoulRead Article

Deals in brief: Atome secures USD 75 million facility, Sam Altman backs Coco Robotics again, 12 new China deals, and more

Atome secures USD 75 million facility to expand BNPL access in the Philippines Atome, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform under Advance Intelligence Group, has secured a USD 75 million asset-backed financing facility from Lending Ark, advised by CITIC Securities CLSA Capital Partners. The capital will support the company’s expansion of sustainable, risk-managed consumer credit in the Philippines, with the goal of advancing financial inclusion. …Sam Altman · PhilippinesRead Article

After hair dryers, Laifen targets the other side of bathroom counters with a shaver built from scratch

After six years in business, Laifen has rounded out its lineup of personal care essentials by introducing its third major product category: the electric shaver. At its 2025 product launch event on May 23, Laifen founder Ye Hongxin unveiled a range of specs for the company’s new shaver: CNC (computer numerical control) machining, proprietary linear motors, and a 120-minute battery life, among others.…Visit WebsiteSeoul · SeoulRead Article

“A PR stunt”: X Square Robot CEO says humanoid robots don’t belong in factories, calls for focus on generalization

“If you’re just aiming to follow others, you’re already falling behind. That’s a weak-minded way to build tech.” Wang Qian has the calm presence of a scholar, soft-spoken, measured, and composed. But when the conversation turns to embodied intelligence, a different side of him emerges: sharp, adamant, and unflinching.…Visit WebsiteSeoul · SeoulRead Article

As China’s hair transplant boom fades, what comes next?

Once touted as the pinnacle of medical aesthetics, China’s hair transplant industry is now facing a period of reckoning. Capital once poured in, lured by projections that the market could exceed RMB 100 billion (USD 14 billion). Today, the industry is grappling with eroding consumer trust, aggressive price wars, inconsistent service quality, and a rising number of post-procedure disputes. As the traditional “follicle relocation” model reaches it…China · ChinaRead Article

Adidas lands on Anfu Road, joining the retail mix shaping Shanghai’s storied street

On May 20, Adidas Originals opened a store at 322 Anfu Road, the German sportswear giant’s first global flagship for the Originals line in Shanghai. The launch coincided with a limited-edition drop of pet-themed apparel, which drew large crowds and briefly caused road congestion. Since last year, Adidas has been rolling out a pyramid-shaped channel strategy in China. At the top are brand centers and flagship stores in commercial hubs of first- a…Shanghai, China · ShanghaiRead Article

US versus China: Who's leading the race to make AI agents a reality?

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang recently said China is “not behind” the US in artificial intelligence. Other US tech giants might disagree. At Google I/O, the search giant unveiled its latest Gemini AI model, claiming it has the world’s fastest AI, with a token output speed ten times that of China’s DeepSeek.…Visit WebsiteArtificial Intelligence · United StatesRead Article

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