Uniubi AI debuts world’s first 720-degree backflipping robot at WAIC
The startup claimed it is the world’s first four-legged robot capable of completing a continuous 720-degree backflip.
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Alibaba showcases AI stack from chips to research agents at WAIC 2026
Alibaba said shipments of its Zhenwu AI chips had reached 560,000 units by April, serving more than 400 customers across over 20 industries.
China unveils AI roadmap for earthquake monitoring, early warning
The initiative reflects a broader shift in seismology from human-supervised workflows to AI-driven real-time analysis.
Yangtze River Delta robotics firms unveil new products at WAIC
A total of 208 embodied AI products and more than 300 physical robots were exhibited at this year’s conference, held on July 17-20.
Qwen debuts upgraded AI glasses, first agent earbuds at WAIC 2026
The launch reflects intensifying competition in AI wearables, where devices are evolving from voice assistants into autonomous AI agents.
Xi unveils global AI cooperation push as WAIC opens with record scale
The announcements came as WAIC reached its largest scale to date, spanning more than 100,000 square meters across four exhibition venues in Shanghai.
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The deals highlight growing demand for deep-tech suppliers enabling China’s next-generation industries
Alibaba captures nearly half of China’s AI coding market, IDC says
Alibaba said Qoder has attracted more than 5 million users worldwide and serves hundreds of thousands of enterprises.
Geely posts record first-half sales as EVs make up 57% of deliveries
NEV exports reached 277,189 vehicles, soaring 585% from a year earlier and accounting for 58% of total exports.
Shanghai issues world’s first prescription for approved invasive BCI
The system decodes neural signals to identify movement intentions and controls external assistive devices to help restore hand grasping.