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#RoboSense leads in 1-5/2024 LiDAR supplier installation volume with 191,484 units, accounting for a 43% market share. Leveraging LiDAR hardware and perception software technology, the company has secured mass production orders for 71 car models, helping 25 models achieve mass production landing. The penetration rate of LiDAR-equipped car models has increased from 1.5% in the same period of 2023 to 4.7%, reaching 6.3% in May. RoboSense is committed to promoting the popularization of autonomous driving technology and the intelligent upgrade of the global automotive industry.

#RoboSense #LiDAR #AutonomousDriving

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#DobotRobotics introduces an automated welding solution for the shipbuilding industry, enhancing the quality and efficiency of welding. The magnetic base allows for one-click deployment, suitable for horizontal, vertical, right-angle, and arc welding. Debugging steps are simplified, with drag-and-teach to quickly generate operation trajectories. Equipped with anti-vibration algorithms, ensuring the quality of the welds with a repeat positioning accuracy of up to ±0.02mm. YuJiang Robotics has deployed over 72,000 robots globally, serving more than 40 Fortune 500 companies. #Dobot #Robots #Shipbuilding

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#GalaxeaAI has officially launched the ultra-lightweight force-controlled robotic arm A1, designed with a core concept of intelligence defining the body, based on quasi-direct drive motor technology, achieving high dynamics and heavy load capacity. The A1 arm has a maximum linear velocity of 10m/s, a maximum acceleration of 40m/s², a rated load of 2kg, and a peak load of 5kg, suitable for light to heavy load scenarios. Galaxea AI is committed to the development of embodied intelligent robots, with a world-class team and rich experience in technology product landing. #LightweightArm #IntelligentRobots #Robots

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Beijing Lingzhu Technology Co., Ltd., led by former Xiaomi tech expert Shao, has launched a new integrated joint motor, Robstride 04. This motor boasts a peak torque of 120Nm, specifically designed for bionic humanoid robot platforms, offering a cost-effective solution. Equipped with a TI driving chip, Robstride 04 features a rated torque of 40Nm and a peak torque of 120Nm, capable of powering medium to large robots. The product adopts a flat design with an integrated first-stage reducer, supporting a wide voltage operation. Lingzhu Technology also plans to introduce more products to meet over 70% of the market's joint needs and provide customized services.

#IntegratedJointMotor #HighTorque #HumanoidRobots #InnovativeDesign #AffordableTech #RoboticsSolutions #Robotics

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Hangzhou has officially implemented the "Hangzhou Regulations on the Promotion of Testing and Application of Intelligent Connected Vehicles," becoming the first city in the country to legislate for low-speed unmanned vehicles. The regulations aim to standardize and promote the road testing and innovative application of intelligent connected vehicles, maintain road traffic safety, support technological innovation, and drive high-quality industrial development. The regulations clarify the definition of intelligent connected vehicles, including intelligent connected cars and functional unmanned vehicles, and stipulate the specific conditions, procedures, and supervision and management measures for road testing and innovative applications. In addition, it proposes the establishment of a management service platform for the testing and application of intelligent connected vehicles, as well as the delineation and identification of testing and application areas. The implementation of these regulations provides a legal basis for the road rights of low-speed unmanned vehicles, marking a significant step in the development of the intelligent connected vehicles industry.
#Hangzhou #UnmannedVehicles #SmartTransportation

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Standard Robots played a key role in the smart manufacturing of Xiaomi's SU7. Following its launch, the Xiaomi SU7 quickly captured widespread attention, with its order volume skyrocketing in a mere few hours. Standard Robots supplied 100% laser SLAM-guided AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), which were deployed on the flexible assembly line, guaranteeing efficient production and on-time delivery. The advanced technologies and solutions from Standard Robots offered robust support for the manufacturing of Xiaomi's SU7, showcasing the significant potential of smart manufacturing.

#StandardRobots #XiaomiSU7 #SmartManufacturing #AMR

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Tsinghua University and Alibaba's latest open-source project, XScale-NVS, has achieved a 40% enhancement in rendering quality by meticulously reconstructing the entire Tengwang Pavilion. Addressing the limitations of current 3D vision and novel view synthesis (NVS) technologies in handling large-scale scenes, the project introduces a novel representation method called Hash Featurized Manifold, which optimizes multi-view consistency and employs a deferred neural rendering framework for efficient decoding. Additionally, the project introduces the GigaNVS dataset for evaluating cross-scale, high-resolution novel view synthesis in large-scale scenes, where XScale-NVS outperforms existing techniques by an average of 40% reduction in LPIPS, pushing the boundaries of neural rendering.
#3DRendering #Robotics #ComputerVision #InnovationInTech

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In Xiaomi's car factory, a new vehicle is assembled every 76 seconds, with the capability to produce 40 Xiaomi SU7 cars per hour. This remarkable "Xiaomi speed" is attributed to the highly automated production lines and comprehensive smart factory strategies, boasting an automation rate of over 91% and 100% automation in key processes. The factory utilizes over 700 robots across its six main workshops, facilitating around-the-clock automated production.

Seer Robotics' AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) are pivotal for in-plant logistics, navigating with precision and agility using laser SLAM technology, without the need for tracks, and optimizing their routes for enhanced efficiency and safety. Seer Robotics is committed to advancing in the automotive industry, aiming to introduce more intelligent logistics solutions and provide partners with efficient, reliable products, and technical support.

#XiaomiCarFactory #SeerRobotics #Automation #SmartManufacturing #AMR #IntelligentLogistics #robotics

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CodeGeeX, the intelligent programming assistant, has successfully adapted to the Visual Studio platform, becoming the first domestic intelligent programming assistant to be compatible with this platform. CodeGeeX v1.0.0 now supports Visual Studio 2022 and higher versions, offering a richer set of core features than Github Copilot. Users can search for and install CodeGeeX through the Visual Studio extension manager, enjoying a seamless experience across different IDE platforms. The core features of CodeGeeX include automatic code generation and intelligent completion, automatic code annotation, intelligent Q&A, code explanation, and generation of unit tests, aiming to improve programming efficiency and save programmers' time and energy. The CodeGeeX plugin will continue to iterate and update, bringing more intelligent programming features.

#CodeGeeX #VisualStudio #IntelligentProgramming #TechInnovation #LLMs

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Geek+ has been honored for the third time on the prestigious "2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards" list, making it the Chinese logistics robotics company with the most awards received. The RBR50 award recognizes the 50 most influential and innovative industry leaders globally, and Geek+ was recognized for its outstanding shelf-to-person PopPick solution. Widely adopted by global 3PL enterprises, the PopPick solution excels in high-density storage and efficient picking. Geek+ offers a comprehensive goods-to-person solution, including shelf-to-person, box-to-person, and pallet-to-person picking, as well as a complete warehouse solution that efficiently coordinates different products through a single software system. With a presence in over 40 countries, Geek+ has served more than 1000 globally renowned clients, including SF Express, UPS, Siemens, and BMW. The company is committed to continuing to empower businesses in their intelligent upgrade and lead the transformation of smart logistics.
#Geekplus #RBR50Awards #RoboticsInnovation #Robotics

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Horizon Robotics, China's leading autonomous driving company, has recently filed for an IPO with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company, known for its unique blend of software and chip technology, has made significant strides in the autonomous driving chip sector and is colloquially referred to as a "software company in disguise as a chip maker." Established in 2015, Horizon specializes in developing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and high-level autonomous driving (AD) solutions, boasting strong proprietary technologies. In 2023, the company secured the second-highest market share in both the high and low-level intelligent driving markets in China, showcasing its competitive edge. Horizon's high gross margin of 70%, coupled with a healthy cash reserve, provides a solid financial backing in the competitive landscape. Despite the industry's high investment and long development cycles, Horizon's first-mover advantage and sustained R&D efforts indicate a positive outlook for future growth.
#HorizonRobotics #AutonomousDriving #TechInnovation #Robotics

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Zelos Tech has recently completed a Series A funding round, raising 100 million USD. Led by Meituan with participation from several prominent investment firms, the financing will be utilized to expedite technology R&D, enhance the supply chain, and bolster the talent pool. As a pioneer in urban distribution autonomous vehicles, Zelos Tech is dedicated to providing autonomous transportation services that require no human supervision, with operations already underway in numerous cities, accumulating over 2 million kilometers in operational mileage. The company, founded by Kong Qi, who possesses nearly two decades of expertise in AI and autonomous driving, boasts a team of top-tier industry professionals. Zelos Tech has introduced the world's first L4-level urban distribution mass-production product, the Zelos Z5 series, targeting various market segments including express delivery and intra-site logistics.

#ZelosTech #AutonomousVehicles #Selfdriving

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ROKAE, in collaboration with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Suzhou Laboratory, has unveiled the first billion-parameter AI model in the field of chemistry, ChemDFM, which surpasses GPT-4 in chemical capabilities. Based on the LLaMa model and integrated with extensive chemical knowledge and data, ChemDFM has the ability to understand and analyze unfamiliar molecules and reactions. The model's parameters have been made open-source to foster research in the field of chemical scientific research. The launch of ChemDFM marks a new chapter in AI research for chemistry, expected to greatly advance the development of chemical and related scientific research. https://t.co/m2neXQeEI2 #ai4science #ArtificialIntelligence #ChemicalResearch #laboratoryAutomation

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ROKAE Robotics has recently closed a Series+ funding round, raising over 500 million yuan. The round was led by the National Manufacturing Industry Transformation and Upgrading Fund and included participation from the Zoucheng City New Kinetic Energy Industry Investment Fund. The investment will be allocated towards market expansion, international development, product innovation, and refined operational management. This funding underscores the market's recognition of ROKAE as a leader in smart manufacturing and its commitment to technological advancement and product excellence, steering Chinese intelligent manufacturing towards global prominence.
#ROKAERobotics #SmartManufacturing #GlobalExpansion #robotics

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LANDSPACE has successfully assembled and accepted the first Tianque A engine at its Huzhou manufacturing base, set to power the second stage of the Zhuque-2 batch 02 rocket. The Tianque A engine features advanced technologies like variable thrust and multiple ignitions, enhancing the rocket's payload and adaptability. The engine has passed stringent tests, meeting all design specifications, and paving the way for mass production. Landspace's manufacturing base is now equipped to deliver engines rapidly, preparing for the imminent assembly of the Zhuque-2 batch 02 rocket.

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At SFAW 2024, Mech-Mind Robotics showcased its advanced AI and intelligent robot applications, drawing attention for its precision measurement capabilities and complex workpiece recognition. The company's solutions, including the Mech-EyeUHP-140 3D camera and Mech-Eye3D profiling sensor, have improved efficiency and accuracy in industries like automotive. Mech-Mind Robotics is dedicated to promoting the global adoption of AI+3D vision and embodied intelligence, advancing intelligent robotics in partnership with collaborators worldwide. #MechMindRobotics #SFAW2024 #AI #IntelligentRobotics