Author: Tuo Liu
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World’s First Flying Motorcycle Unveiled: RICTOR’s Skyrider X1 Lands at CES
At CES 2025, RICTOR unveiled the Skyrider X1, the world’s first flying motorcycle designed for both land and air travel. Featuring retractable wheels, a lightweight carbon fiber frame, and a 4-axis, 8-propeller system, it reaches speeds of 100 km/h and offers up to 40 minutes of flight time. Source
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AgiBot Celebrates 1,000 Robot Milestone
AgiBot has reached a significant milestone with the production of 1,000 general-purpose robots. This includes 731 bipedal humanoids (AgiBot A2/X1) and 269 wheeled models (AgiBot A2-D/A2-W). Previously, AgiBot announced the open-source release of AgiBot World, the world’s first million-unit real machine dataset, which attracted widespread attention. Source
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Xpeng Aeroht Unveils Flying Car at CES 2025
Xpeng Aeroht’s “Land Aircraft Carrier” flying car debuted at CES 2025, with over 3,000 preorders and deliveries set for 2026. Expanding beyond electric vehicles, Xpeng is set to transform transportation through low-altitude aviation and robotics. Source
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Series E Boosts Fourier’s GR-2 Humanoid Robot
Fourier has raised nearly 800 million RMB (around 112 million USD) in its latest Series E funding round, backed by investors including Guoxin Investment, Pudong Venture Capital, Zhangjiang Science and Technology Investment, Zhangke Yaokun Fund, Prosperity7, and Junshan Capital. Source The funds will accelerate the development of its second-generation humanoid robot, GR-2, which features a
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AI² Robotics Raises Hundreds of Millions in Pre-A Round
AI² Robotics has raised several hundred million RMB in a Pre-A round, led by Fortune Capital and Dunhong Asset. Founded by AI expert Dr. Guo Yandong, the company is built by top talents who previously worked at Microsoft, XPeng, OPPO, and Momenta. Source
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GoMate: GAC Group’s New Humanoid Robot with Advanced Mobility and AI
GAC Group introduced GoMate, its third-generation humanoid robot featuring a wheel-leg design with 38 degrees of freedom, equipped with FIGS-SLAM for advanced spatial mapping and cloud-based multimodal models for rapid response. Combining self-developed hardware and software, GAC plans to mass-produce components by 2025 and begin small-batch production in 2026. Source
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Ubtech’s Walker S1 Humanoid Robot to Scale Production by Q2
Ubtech’s Walker S1 humanoid robot trials at BYD’s factory doubled efficiency and boosted stability by 30%. With over 500 intent orders from automakers, the robot is on track for large-scale deliveries by Q2 2025. Source
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Galaxea AI Announces the Launch of the R1 Series Humanoid Robots
Galaxea AI (Xinghaitu 星海图) has introduced the R1 series of humanoid robots, which includes the R1 Pro, R1, and R1 Lite models, starting at 199,000 RMB. The series offers advanced hardware and a range of features for various applications. Source Hardware Specifications: Each model is powered by the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32GB platform, equipped
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From Space Bots to Walking Wonders: China’s Weekly Top Embodied AI News (2024/12/30 – 2025/1/3)
1. Shenzhen Zhuji Dynamics Humanoid Robot Undergoes Latest Testing On December 30, 2024, Shenzhen Zhuji Dynamics unveiled significant advancements in its full-size humanoid robot, showcasing enhanced joint coordination, stability, and agility. The robot demonstrated impressive capabilities, including large-angle leg flexion, “Asian squats,” and dynamic “Pamela” squats, supported by an omnidirectional waist and 360° rotating hip
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Reimagining Architecture in the Digital Realm: A New Frontier for Creativity
The recent collaboration between Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) and Epic Games to reimagine London within Fortnite showcases an exciting intersection of architecture and digital technology. This initiative not only allows architects to showcase their work in a vibrant digital space but also opens the door for a broader audience to engage with architectural concepts in
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Forget PNG Websites: Generate Your Own Stickers with AI
In today’s digital landscape, you no longer need to depend on PNG source websites for your sticker designs. AI tools like DALL-E on Copilot enable you to create unique stickers effortlessly. The process is straightforward: simply enter a prompt describing the sticker you want, and watch as the AI generates it for you. Once you
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The Role of AI in Conceptual Design: Enhancing, Not Replacing Creativity
While true AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is still on the horizon, AI is unlikely to replace designers using complex software like Adobe, Autodesk, or Rhino anytime soon—especially for intricate 3D modeling tasks. However, AI excels during the conceptual design phase, acting as a tireless assistant that generates valuable insights. From simple text-to-image generation to offering