Deep Tech

Growing demand for civilian applications like farming in the Global South has offset a drop in US sales.

With 2025 revenue of just RMB 1.7 billion, Unitree is commanding a valuation once unthinkable for a Chinese hardware startup.

ByteDance has created an AI data and security unit as it expands its in-house data ops for foundation model training.

Investors in the AI company’s latest round are seeking exposure before a potential listing that could come as early as the end of 2026.

Huang Qingqiu is applying lessons from Huawei’s autonomous driving unit to build Morphi Robot as CTO.

The company has begun IPO preparations with a valuation above RMB 7 billion and over ten state-linked projects under its belt.

Chinese AI model developers agree on multimodality’s long-term value, but not on when its benefits justify the cost.

Manufacturers are prioritizing distinct capabilities, such as climbing stairs, over lower prices.