Manufacturing

If you thought humanoid robots all have stiff, unnatural movements, it's time to take another look. A company in Shenzhen has taken a giant leap forward, perfecting robots capable of the smooth, organic movements of real people.

EngineAI Robotics Technology captured the public's imagination recently with a viral video showcasing the natural walking gait and balance of its latest robot — designated the SE01 — which moves with a fluidity and stability that closely matches that of a human. It's smoother by far than any of its predecessors, including C-3PO of Star Wars fame, which is just plain clunky by comparison.

China is on the cusp of leading the global transition to electric vehicles with sales overtaking fossil fuel-powered cars in 2025 and outperforming other countries, said a recent report by the UK-based Financial Times, citing assessments from four investment banks and research institutes.

The report forecasts that EV sales in China will grow 20 percent year-on-year to exceed 12 million units in 2025. Meanwhile, sales of traditional fuel-powered vehicles will drop to under 11 million units, an annual decline of over 10 percent. The report underscores the fact that EV sales have surpassed both domestic and global expectations.

Great Wall Moter officially unveils GWM POER 2.4T diesel on Beijing Auto Show 2024.

It's powered by 2.4T diesel engine, Max 135kW. It's also equipped with 7-inch color LCD dashboard + 12.3-inch smart touch screen, built-in a new generation of intelligent vehicle networking system, L2+ level global intelligent driving assistance, AI intelligent voice, vehicle remote control, FOTA wireless upgrade, online map and smart parking.

Dongfeng Auto unveils its Forthing Xinghai S7 on Beijing Auto Show 2024. Forthing Xinghai S7 is built on Dongfeng's S2-E platform. As a electric car, it can run 500km at full charge.