# Robotics
Latest news and articles about Robotics
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The Short Life of Sora: OpenAI Abandons Video Dreams for IPO Realism
OpenAI is shuttering its Sora video generation tool only six months after launch to focus on core products and robotics research ahead of a potential IPO. The move follows concerns over unsustainable compute costs, declining user engagement, and mounting legal challenges from the entertainment industry.
The Great Inland Pivot: How Chengdu is Courting Hangzhou to Redefine China’s AI Landscape
As China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan, the Chengdu Metropolitan Circle is aggressively courting Hangzhou’s tech elite to build a cross-regional AI ecosystem. By offering massive computing power and diverse application scenarios, Chengdu aims to position itself as the primary inland hub for 'embodied intelligence' and high-end manufacturing.
The Silicon Landscaper: How China’s MOVA Redefined the Global Robotic Mower Market
Chinese brand MOVA has surpassed 300,000 shipments of robotic mowers, marking a rapid ascent to global market leadership. The brand's success underscores the effective application of advanced Chinese AI and navigation technology to the high-demand outdoor landscaping sector in Western markets.
Beyond the Backflip: Why China’s Engineering Elite is Sour on ‘Showbot’ Innovation
Former HUST President Li Peigen has criticized the Chinese robotics industry for prioritizing viral stunts like dancing over practical industrial applications. He argues that the sector must refocus on solving real-world manufacturing challenges to provide genuine economic value.
Xiaomi’s Sophomore Surge: Lei Jun Navigates the EV Price Wars with a Human Touch
Xiaomi has launched the next generation of its SU7 electric vehicle at a competitive 219,990 RMB, despite rising material costs. Founder Lei Jun is leveraging celebrity endorsements and a humble public persona to navigate market skepticism and technical controversies as the company expands into robotics and AI.
Shanghai Hosts Hitch Open 2026, Turning the Spotlight on 'Physical Intelligence' — From Autonomous Mountain Runs to Robot Table Tennis
Hitch Open 2026 launched in Shanghai to test "physical intelligence" — embodied AI that must perceive and act reliably in the real world. The season features a Tianmen Mountain autonomous‑driving challenge and a new robot table‑tennis event, and organisers have struck industry partnerships to push prototypes toward commercial trials.
Google Pivots to Robotics as a Long‑Term Bet — Chinese Robot ETF and Suppliers Rally
Google has elevated robotics to one of three long‑term growth engines, prompting a rally in China’s Robot ETF (159770) and several supplier stocks. The ETF has seen meaningful asset and share growth over the past year, reflecting investor interest in a sector moving from research to industrial deployment.
Spring Gala Turns Robots into Hot Sellers: JD Sees Searches Jump Over 300% and Models Sell Out in Minutes
Exposure on China’s Spring Festival Gala produced a sharp, short‑term surge in robot interest on JD.com — searches jumped over 300%, inquiries rose 460% and orders climbed 150%, with several models selling out within minutes. The event demonstrates the Gala’s power to convert cultural visibility into commerce, but sustaining demand will depend on scaling production, lowering costs and building service networks.