AI Hardware
Devices, chips, sensors and new interfaces that bring AI into the physical world.
Apple's AI Roadmap Is Clear, But Far From a Closed Loop
After defining the iPhone as an Intelligent Personal Hub, Apple outlined a three-layer architecture for Apple Intelligence that balances on-device processing with Private Cloud Compute. However, strict privacy constraints and fragmented data across single-point devices prevent the system from achieving true personal context understanding.
Hugging Face’s Pollen Robotics Launches $399 Microduck Robot for Embodied AI Training
Hugging Face’s Pollen Robotics has opened pre-orders for Microduck, a $399 bipedal robot designed as an affordable development platform for reinforcement learning and sim-to-real deployment.
RayNeo iO Launches With 'All-Day Memory' Feature, Betting on Wearable Form Factor
RayNeo has launched the iO AI glasses at RMB 1,996 after subsidies, prioritizing an all-day memory assistant over camera or speaker features. The device aims to prove that comfortable form factor is the prerequisite for viable embodied AI applications.
HopTo Technology CEO Fangzheng Wang: Building a Robot That Jumps and Flies
In an interview, HopTo Technology CEO Fangzheng Wang discusses the commercialization of Hopcopter, a hybrid drone-leg robot that transitions between jumping and flying. The company aims to launch its first product for overseas markets at under USD 1,000.
Nvidia's Robot Play: Using Unitree to Build a Physical AI 'CUDA'
While Unitree faces regulatory scrutiny, NVIDIA is leveraging its Isaac GR00T reference design to build a 'CUDA-like' ecosystem for embodied AI, turning robot training into a sustainable compute business.
Figure Valuation Surges to RMB 270 Billion; Unitree Open-Sources 'Trump Card' Tech; Nvidia Invests USD 5 Billion in Intel
This week's tech highlights include Figure AI securing over $1 billion in funding with a post-money valuation of $39 billion, Unitree open-sourcing its UnifoLM-WMA-0 architecture for embodied AI, and Nvidia investing $5 billion in Intel to collaborate on chip development.
NVIDIA Unveils Jetson Thor With 750% AI Compute Boost; Boston Dynamics Spot Performs Backflips
This week: NVIDIA launches Jetson AGX Thor, boosting AI compute by 7.5x for embodied AI. Boston Dynamics' Spot masters consecutive backflips via reinforcement learning. UBTECH reports H1 2025 revenue growth of 27.5% and secures a $1 billion strategic credit line from Infini Capital.
Unitree Files for IPO; UBTECH Wins Nearly RMB 100 Million Order
Unitree files for IPO after breaking 1 billion RMB in annual revenue; UBTECH secures major procurement contract and unveils Walker S2 with autonomous battery swapping; Langyi Robotics raises angel funding for embodied AI navigation.
Lingbao Raises Nearly RMB 100 Million for Humanoid Robots; Xiaomi Launches AI Glasses
Lingbao secures nearly 100 million RMB led by Lens Technology; Xiaomi launches AI glasses starting at 1,699 RMB after national subsidy; IO faces trademark lawsuit from IYO.
Preview of Huawei's unreleased HarmonyOS flagship TV at HDC
At the 2025 Huawei Developer Conference (HDC), we got a sneak peek at HarmonyOS's latest flagship smart TV. Discover features like app continuity, AI-based user recognition, and advanced interactive controls that are redefining home entertainment.
Why This Ordinary Pair of Glasses Could Change the Lives of 200 Million People
Exploring how an seemingly ordinary pair of eyewear might revolutionize daily life for hundreds of millions through technological innovation.
CES 2025: AI-Driven Robots and Smart Glasses Signal the First Year of Product Explosion
CES 2025 highlights the explosive growth of AI products, from embodied AI robots and companion devices to XR smart glasses and NVIDIA's latest hardware accelerators.