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Fox News
22-05-2025
- Fox News
Wheeled, rugged robot dog built for extreme industrial missions
Deep Robotics, a company from China, has unveiled a durable four-legged robot built to operate in extreme environments that humans struggle to traverse. It's called the Lynx M20, and it builds upon the agility of its predecessor, the Lynx robot dog. This versatile machine is designed to handle anything from inspecting industrial sites and responding to disasters to carrying out logistics operations and supporting scientific research. Here's what you need to know. The Lynx M20 combines wheels and legs to traverse challenging terrain. It can move at an average speed of 4.5 mph, but in optimal conditions, it can go up to 11 mph. It can also walk and climb obstacles using its independent wheel-locking mechanism. Its impressive traversal makes it able to cross rugged mountain paths, muddy wetlands and urban ruins. The Lynx M20 is also great at navigation and monitoring, with its 96-line lidar system, which gives it 360-degree awareness. It also has a front-facing wide-angle camera capable of livestreaming and bidirectional lighting for venturing into dark environments. What really sets the Lynx M20 apart is its use of advanced artificial intelligence. The robot is equipped with AI motion-control algorithms that allow it to autonomously perceive and adapt to its environment, adjusting its posture and gait to handle everything from rocky trails to debris-strewn ruins. Thanks to reinforcement learning, the Lynx M20 can actually improve its performance over time, learning from experience so that it gets even better at tackling new or unexpected obstacles. This means it's not just following a set of pre-programmed instructions but is actively making decisions and getting smarter with every mission. The robot's dual 96-line lidar sensors and wide-angle cameras feed data into its onboard processors, enabling real-time mapping, omnidirectional obstacle avoidance and autonomous navigation, even in low visibility or completely dark environments. The Lynx M20 features IP66 water and dust resistance and operates in temperatures from minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit to 131 degrees Fahrenheit. This toughness makes it suitable for harsh weather conditions. Weighing 72.8 pounds, it can carry up to a 33-pound payload, climb 31.5-inch obstacles and navigate 45-degree inclines. The robot runs for 2.5 to 3 hours per charge with a hot-swap battery system to keep it going longer. The Lynx M20 also has a Pro version, which includes autonomous charging, SLAM-based positioning and advanced navigation tools. It has more connectivity options, like USB and Gigabit Ethernet, to enhance its functionality. The price of the Lynx M20 is unknown as Deep Robotics has yet to reveal the details. However, its standard Lynx robodog is estimated to cost around $18,000, meaning this could cost more. If you work in industries like construction, energy, logistics or emergency response, the Lynx M20 could be a game changer. Its ability to handle rough terrain, carry heavy loads and operate in extreme weather means you can send it into places that are risky or even impossible for people to reach. Whether it is inspecting power lines after a storm, delivering supplies across a muddy worksite or helping out in disaster zones, this robot is designed to keep your team safer and your operations running smoothly. Its hot-swap battery system also means less downtime, so you can rely on it for long shifts without constant recharging interruptions. The Lynx M20 isn't just any robot. It's a tough, smart machine built to handle some of the hardest jobs out there. By combining wheels and legs, it moves in ways that most robots can't, making it perfect for tricky terrain and tough conditions. We don't know the exact price yet, but judging by what it offers, it's clearly designed for serious work. If you're dealing with challenging environments and need a reliable helper, this robot might just be the partner you've been waiting for. What are your thoughts on how industrial inspection robots like this might transform workplace safety and efficiency? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Follow Kurt on his social channels: Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
Al Mayadeen
04-04-2025
- Al Mayadeen
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China is at the forefront of AI and robots. Just look at this humanoid robot learning human facial expressions! Oh my goodness! will change my words: China will lead the humanoid technology disruption. Owing to:1. China massive lead in R&D2. China's integrated state of the art logistics infrastructure China will see the mass adoption of humanoids in the… China's all-terrain robot by Deep Robotics—part wheels, part legs, and 100% awesome! 🤖✨ From sliding in the snow to dancing in the 🫧, this bot does it all. Who knew robots could have moves like this? 💃🌧️😂#ChinaTech #RobotDog #Robotech 📹CGTN Europe
Sky News
11-02-2025
- Business
- Sky News
In China's Silicon Valley, where founder of DeepSeek Liang Wenfeng keeps a low profile
Why you can trust Sky News The city of Hangzhou in southern China is one of the country's leading technology hubs, and home to the groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek. Think of Hangzhou as a Chinese version of Silicon Valley. The headquarters of DeepSeek is on the twelfth floor of a modern office building. Security guard Mr Ma says for the last two weeks the lobby has been packed with people hoping to get a glimpse of the elusive founder of DeepSeek, Liang Wenfeng. "For now, we as Chinese are happy and proud, but the future is uncertain," Mr Ma says. Chinese vloggers, tech jobseekers, journalists and members of the public have dropped in to try and visit the company, but it is keeping a low profile. 2:48 We were told by security that Liang Wenfeng hasn't been in the office for the last few days. He has gone to ground since DeepSeek hit the headlines. The company shocked the world when it launched its latest AI model and announced it had built it for less than $6m and without using the world's most advanced semiconductor chips. If this is true, it has upended the prevailing view that China was well behind in the AI race. DeepSeek appears to have made tremendous strides in AI and the Chinese government is also paying attention. Liang Wenfeng met China's premier Li Qiang on the day the AI app was launched, 20 January. DeepSeek is exactly the type of innovative company and culture China has been pushing for under a policy it calls "new productive forces." Most of China's upstart tech companies are heavily subsidised by local governments. However, DeepSeek is funded by Mr Liang's hedge fund company High Flyer. Hangzhou is home to dozens of high-tech companies, the most famous are referred to as the "six little dragons". One of these is Deep Robotics. It develops robot dogs and is the first Chinese company to deploy its canines overseas (to Singapore) for industrial use. Deep Robotics brand manager Vera Huang told Sky News: "Hangzhou places great emphasis on the cultivation of technological talent, with excellent institutions like Zhejiang University." Ms Huang says the government helps businesses develop, and if they achieve so-called "Little Giant" status they are eligible for state funding. The US is alarmed at China's AI progress and prowess. It has tried to stymie its development by placing export controls on the most advanced semi-conductor chips. But DeepSeek has found a workaround and says it built its model with legacy chips. US President Donald Trump said DeepSeek's development was a "wake-up call".
South China Morning Post
10-02-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China's new Silicon Valley? DeepSeek boosts Hangzhou's tech standing
Wency Chen in Shanghai and Ann Cao in Shanghai Published: 8:00am, 10 Feb 2025 Updated: 10:14am, 10 Feb 2025 Hangzhou, the capital of China's southeastern Zhejiang province, is rapidly gaining recognition as a leading technology hub in the country with the rise of local start-ups known as the 'Six Little Dragons'. Among the hottest of the start-ups right now is DeepSeek , which captured global attention this year for its cost-efficient artificial intelligence (AI) models. The others include robotics firms Unitree and Deep Robotics, video game studio Game Science, brain-machine interface innovator BrainCo, and 3D interior design software developer Manycore. Authorities in Hangzhou, perhaps best known as the home of tech giant and Post parent company Alibaba Group Holding , acknowledged the group of start-ups in a New Year's message to the local business community last month. 'It's an honour to be dubbed as one of the 'Six Little Dragons',' Deep Robotics product manager Zheng Dongxin said in an interview on Thursday. Last December, Deep Robotics' quadruped robot was adopted by Singapore Power Group for power tunnel inspections, making it the first Chinese four-legged robot deployed overseas for industrial use. The company has also ramped up efforts to develop humanoid robots, with a new product launch expected in the second and third quarters this year, Zheng told the Post. He credited his company's success to Hangzhou's 'atmosphere of innovation', fostered through favourable government policies such as tax incentives, industrial park development, and financial backing.
