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BMW Brilliance Automotive Installs Geek+ Mobile Robots at Automotive Factory in China

June 30, 2023 · Geek+ was able to deploy the robots at the facility in two months.

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ProMat 2023 – The Chinese are coming

April 12, 2023 · At this year's ProMat, Modern met with three of the more than two dozen Chinese solution providers in Chicago to learn what they’re bringing to the U.S. market

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IFR Report ‘World Robotics R &D Programs’ Looks at How Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Invest

January 12, 2023 · The IFR, or International Federation of Robotics, released its latest report on government funding of research and development as countries compete for economic growth.

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Guardforce AI to Buy Kewei’s Robot’s Business-Related Assets in China

December 27, 2022 · Guardforce AI is acquiring Kewei's Chinese assets for approximately $2.1 million U.S.

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HoloMatic Raises $100M in Series C to Bolster Autonomous Vehicle Development

December 8, 2022 · HoloMatic said the money will help it expand its research and development efforts and help it mass produce its technology.

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IFR Report Finds China Has Beat Out the U.S. for Overall Robot Density for the First Time

December 5, 2022 · The International Federation of Robotics' newest report highlights how China has seen a massive growth in robotic adoption in the past six years.

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Volkswagen to Establish Joint Venture With Beijing-based Horizon Robotics as Part of $2.3B Investment

October 14, 2022 · Volkswagen's partnership with Horizon Robotics is part of its effort to increase the development of its autonomous driving technologies and to drive sales in China.

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IFR’s World Robotics Report Finds More Than Half a Million Robots Were Deployed Globally Last Year

October 13, 2022 · The IFR has released its annual World Robotics Report, which tallied the still-growing number of industrial robots that have been installed around the globe.

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China Bought 44% More Robots in 2021 Than It Did in 2020, Finds IFR Report

September 21, 2022 · China accounted for half of the industrial robot installations worldwide in 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics.

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Arbe and HiRain Technologies Power Perception Radars for Autonomous Trucks and AGVs Across Ports in China

September 20, 2022 · Arbe Robotics is working with HiRain to outfit autonomous vehicles with perception radar systems.

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SAIC Motor Raises $143M With Robotaxi Partner Momenta

August 17, 2022 · SAIC Motor has raised 1 billion yuan, including investment from autonomous ride-hailing developer and partner Momenta. The companies are operating robotaxis in China.

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Robotics Company Setbacks Belie Industry Strength, Say Experts

July 15, 2022 · Robotics companies recently announced layoffs, but they reflect misaligned expectations, noted industry observers, who said they're still bullish on technologies that solve real problems.

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Medical Robot Maker Myomo Paid Partial Technology License Fee From Chinese Joint Venture

April 18, 2022 · With an eye toward expanding into the Asian market, Myomo recently announced it had received partial payment from a joint venture with Beijing Ryuzr Medical.

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HAI Robotics to Launch Third Warehouse Automation Project With Anta

February 28, 2022 · HAI Robotics is providing autonomous totes-to-person systems to Chinese apparel retailer Anta at a brand-new warehouse in China, helping to increase storage density and throughput.

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AutoX Passes 1,000 Vehicle Milestone for Its RoboTaxi Fleet, the Largest in China

February 9, 2022 · AutoX is opening a RoboTaxi operations center in San Francisco to expand self-driving vehicle testing as it marks more than 1,000 vehicles produced in China.

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5 Robots to Watch at the Beijing Winter Olympics

February 4, 2022 · China is showcasing several robots around the Beijing Winter Olympics. Here are some that are helping to maintain health and hygiene, from food service to disinfection.

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JIDU, Baidu’s Smart Car Unit, to Apply $400M Series A Toward Mass Production

January 31, 2022 · JIDU, a Baidu unit developing intelligent mobility including autonomous driving and human-machine interaction, plans to rapidly develop and market its Robocar by 2023.

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China’s Latest Five-Year Plan for Robotics Aims for Global Leadership, Says IFR

January 20, 2022 · China's latest five-year plan continues the country's pursuit of global leadership, not just in robotics use, but also in innovation and sales, reported the IFR.

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HASCO Partners With ABB to Increase Automation Among Chinese Automakers

January 4, 2022 · Automotive parts supplier HASCO and robotics expert ABB have created a joint venture to develop smart automation to provide flexibility and sustainability for Chinese automakers.

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Unitree Technology Launches Z1 Robot Arm for Its Quadruped Robots

December 31, 2021 · For mobile manipulation to be commercially viable, both the platform and its robotic arm must be cost-effective and capable. Unitree has developed the Z1 for its quadrupeds.

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