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Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Zeekr Group Announces May 2025 Delivery Update
HANGZHOU, China, June 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited ("Zeekr Group" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZK), the world's leading premium new energy vehicle group, today announced its delivery results for May 2025. In May, Zeekr Group delivered a total of 46,538 vehicles across its Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands, reflecting a 15.2% year-over-year growth and 12.6% increase compared to the previous month. This accomplishment was realized thanks to the trust and support of nearly 1.95 million users. In particular, the Zeekr brand delivered 18,908 vehicles, while Lynk & Co delivered 27,630 vehicles. About Zeekr Group Zeekr Group, headquartered in Zhejiang, China, is the world's leading premium new energy vehicle group from Geely Holding Group. With two brands, Lynk & Co and Zeekr, Zeekr Group aims to create a fully integrated user ecosystem with innovation as a standard. Utilizing its state-of-the-art facilities and world-class expertise, Zeekr Group is developing its own software systems, e-powertrain and electric vehicle supply chain. Zeekr Group's values are equality, diversity, and sustainability. Its ambition is to become a true global new energy mobility solution provider. For more information, please visit Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "future," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to," or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law. Investor Relations Contact In China: ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding LimitedInvestor RelationsEmail: ir@ Piacente Financial CommunicationsTel: +86-10-6508-0677Email: Zeekr@ In the United States: Piacente Financial CommunicationsBrandi PiacenteTel: +1-212-481-2050Email: Zeekr@ Media Contact Email: Globalcomms@ View original content: SOURCE ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China claims advance in robotics software with operating system to support domestic chips
A Chinese company has launched a home-grown operating system for robots, which local media hailed as a 'major breakthrough' in robotics software, in the latest move by China to achieve self-sufficiency in advanced technologies. The Intewell operating system, unveiled by Beijing-based Kyland Technology on Thursday, is designed to serve as a foundational software system for embodied intelligent robots – machines capable of physical interaction with the world, according to a report by state-owned newspaper Securities Times. The new operating system combined various stages of robot operation, from semiconductor deployment to applications, into one system, and was designed to boost the adoption of domestic chips, Li Ping, chairman of Kyland, told Chinese media on Thursday. A man engages in a boxing match with the Unitree G1 humanoid robot at the 21st China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on May 29, 2025. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images 'Robots may become the convergence point for all human technologies … therefore, the electronic architecture of robots should not adopt foreign solutions,' Li was quoted as saying. The company's ultimate goal was to establish an embodied intelligence system based on major home-grown chips, he added. The new operating system is able to support the use of products from domestic chip designers, including Huawei Technologies, Hygon Information Technology and Loongson, according to Kyland. The launch of the system aligns with Beijing's broader push for self-sufficiency in strategic technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics amid rising geopolitical tensions and export restrictions from the US. It also comes as China's robotics industry is undergoing rapid expansion, with a growing number of start-ups shifting their products from laboratory demonstration to mass production.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Xinhua Silk Road: 2025 Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum highlights ports green, intelligent dev't
BEIJING, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum opened Tuesday in port city of Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, bringing senior port executives, industry experts, and scholars from more than 40 countries and regions. Themed "Go Green, Go Intelligent", the forum aimed to explore ways to advance low-carbon development through green technologies, enhance supply chain resilience via digital connectivity, and strengthen international cooperation amid multiple global challenges. Eyeing high-quality development of port shipping industry, He Jianzhong, president of China Institute of Navigation said in his speech that the port shipping industry should promote sustainable development through green practices, drive industrial transformation and upgrading via digital and intelligent innovation, and facilitate industry integrated development by enhancing connectivity. Based on global practice, Anne-Sophie Zerlang Karlsen, head of Maersk's Asia-Pacific operations, shared that in recent years, the Danish shipping giant has leveraged big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct real-time analysis of massive data, which has reduced costs and energy consumption, enhanced the capability for on-time cargo delivery, and boosted the overall efficiency of the supply chain. For Chinese practice, the Ningbo Zhoushan Port, the world's largest port in terms of annual cargo throughput and the third-largest in annual container throughput, is actively exploring the port's transformation with three major systems featuring net-zero emissions, digital intelligence operation and full logistics services to inject impetus to global port shipping industry, said Tao Chengbo, chairman of Zhejiang Seaport Group and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group. Jens Meier, president of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and CEO of Hamburg Port Authority, emphasized the importance of global cooperation via the forum as a key platform, which enables global stakeholders to work hand in hand and address common challenges. This year's forum has witnessed the release of consensus documents and several reports. Besides, concrete agreements were signed between Ningbo Zhoushan Port and Germany's Hamburg Port, Wilhelmshaven Port and Spain's Valencia Port. Side events included six thematic forums focusing on a few sub-sectors, such as full logistics, smart shipping, port-city integration, and navigation safety. Original link: SOURCE Xinhua Silk Road Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Phone Arena
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Phone Arena
Return of Robot Wars: Chinese bots duke it out in martial arts tournament
*Image credit — South China Morning Post What do you get when you combine the beloved Robot Wars show with today's advancements in Artificial Intelligence? A martial arts tournament featuring humanoid robot contestants, of course! The tournament was held on May 25 in the city of Hangzhou, the capital of China's Zhejiang province. Notably, there were four robot contestants made by Unitree Robotics. All four were the company's flagship robot model: the Unitree G1. The G1 robots employ a human-machine collaboration, with operators controlling the robots from a distance. Though the robots need human operators, they also rely heavily on AI. The contest was a way for China to flex its robotics industry's prowess and place itself on the radar of tech enthusiasts enamored by U.S.-based Boston Dynamics. Both Boston Dynamics ( and other American companies like Tesla ) and the Chinese robotics industry are investing in creating agile robots that can carry out tasks in environments that are too challenging for humans. The tournament showcased the movement capabilities of the robots, and even scored them on it. Each match had a session before the actual combat portion where the robots were required to perform certain actions to help asses their abilities. The organizers used this time to fine-tune the rules of the tournament as well. A clip of the combat between two Unitree G1 robots. | Video credit — The Daily Guardian Long gone are the days when homemade robots would smash into each other in an attempt to knock their opponent off their feet…or treads. The Unitree G1 robots punched, kicked, and swerved as they showed off just how versatile their movements have become. While the punches lacked power, the emphasis of the advancements made in mechanical mobility was not lost on the spectators. Competing robots were scored on whether they could punch or kick their opponent's head and body. Falling down was a deduction of five points, and 10 points were taken away if a robot failed to stand back up within eight seconds. The fights consisted of robots trying to topple their opponents more than severely damaging them, as the lightweight bots' hits were nothing to worry about most of the time. A Unitree G1 robot dancing. | Image credit — Unitree The Unitree G1 robots weigh around 35 kilograms ( 77 lbs ) and stand approximately 132 centimeters ( four feet and four inches ) tall. They can move at about two meters per second, which is slightly faster than the average human pace of 1.5 meters a second. Hopefully, nothing to worry about for the time being. To help them navigate their surroundings, the Unitree G1 robots are equipped with Intel RealSense and Livox 3D Lidar sensors. These sensors help the G1 robots map all 360 degrees of their EngineAI — which organized the event — said that the tournament was a way to showcase the advancements in China's robotics industry in a visually exciting way. Action-packed fights will show attendees the agility of these robots, which will then drive sales and wider adoption of robotics in other fields. These robots use AI to constantly evolve their mannerisms. There's no popular and well-known AI model — like GPT, Gemini, or Meta AI — at play here, as those are LLMs ( Large Language Models ) for mostly text-based actions. Instead, the Unitree G1 robots use machine learning and simulation training to adapt. The G1's more dexterous counterpart, the G1 EDU, can even open bottles, crush walnuts, solder wiring, and perform acrobatic tricks with a stick. Both models are capable of extremely smooth running over challenging terrain and learning complex moves ( like dancing ) via software training. As AI evolves, it's only natural that robotics improves as well. Another tournament featuring even larger humanoid robots is set to take place this December in Shenzhen. It's only a matter of time before we see international competitions with representatives from various countries competing, and I cannot wait.
Al Bawaba
5 days ago
- General
- Al Bawaba
China holds world's 1st humanoid robot boxing match
BEIJING, 28th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The China Media Group (CMG) World Robot Competition - Mecha Fighting Series, the first-ever humanoid robot fighting tournament, opened in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Contestants, including robots developed by Unitree Robotics armed with a wide range of combat skills, gathered for a livestreamed showdown, while putting on display Chinese robotics firms' tech prowess. This competition marks a historic moment as it is the world's first combat sports event centred around humanoid robots, signalling the gradual integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into combat sports, the CMG report said, noting that all humanoid battlebots are equipped with domestically developed technologies. The competition includes demonstration and competitive matches, with humanoid robots showcasing combat moves and robots controlled by humans in real-time fighting in the arena, according to the organiser. Four human operator teams controlled the robots to compete in a tournament-style series of boxing matches. China's humanoid robots are evolving at an accelerated pace, extending their reach into both industrial and household applications. According to the Chinese Institute of Electronics, China's humanoid robot market is projected to reach 870 billion yuan (US$120 billion) by 2030.
