People want robots in warehouses and factories, not hospitals or schools, Hexagon study finds
The sharpest divide is around care: 68% of adults would prefer a robot to handle heavy lifting, but just 12% would choose a robot for caregiving, according to Hexagon's global Robot Generation study. Adoption is conditional, not universal, as half...
Global Times: China's merchandise trade expands 15.3% in first 5 months
BEIJING, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In bustling hotels and restaurants in Japan, a fleet of delivery robots made by Chinese company Pudu Robotics are zipping through crowded dining halls with remarkable agility. Balancing trays of steaming hot...
WCIFIT Opens in Chongqing with 1,400 Global Firms, Showcasing Robots, Flying Cars, and Local Cuisine
CHONGQING, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from iChongqing - The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) opened in Chongqing on May 21, bringing together nearly 1,400 companies from 50 countries and...
Robot anxiety is highest where robots are least visible, new global study from Hexagon finds
A global split in confidence: UK adults are most anxious (52%) vs South Korea least (29%), while high-exposure markets like China (75% of adults have seen/used robots) are also the most excited about robots' potential (81%) The biggest concern is...
Yunji Technology Debuts on HKEX, Partners with Luxshare Precision to Accelerate Global Expansion
HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Beijing Yunji Technology Co., Ltd. (the "Company"; Stock code: 2670) today announced that shares of the Company have started to be traded on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the...
Why Can China Make Rapid Progress in Artificial Intelligence?
BEIJING, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding Answers in China from China.org.cn: Why Can China Make Rapid Progress in Artificial Intelligence? In 2025, China runs in a fast lane of artificial intelligence (AI) development as the country has made a...
OMRON and Cognizant Partner to Revolutionize Manufacturing with Unique One-Stop IT-OT Integration
Balancing economic and social value for the future of manufacturing through advanced technologies. Promoting sustainable manufacturing by enhancing workforce efficiency, boosting productivity, and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. Empowering...