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SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Wang Xiaogang explains what the new robotics venture means for SenseTime’s AI plans.

SenseTime deepens its push into embodied intelligence with ACE Robotics

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The startup’s R0 robot is nearing commercialization.

CowaRobot finds its first real market for embodied robots in sanitation

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Samsara Eco bags USD 65 million, Mekari acquires Jojonomic, Hozon Auto files for Hong Kong IPO, and more

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Deals in brief: a16z and Lightspeed co-lead Series A investment in k-ID, Pawprints Group secures extension to seed round, Earth VC invests in Orbillion Bio, and more

Deals in brief: Atome Financial secures up to USD 100 million debt facility, Food Empire bags funding from Ikhlas Capital, six China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Paywatch secures USD 30 million, Ai Palette snags additional funding, Blibli operator acquires home decor startup Dekoruma, and more

Deals in brief: Homa2u secures additional pre-Series A funding from Asia Fund X, Robo Co-op raises USD 700,000 for refugee empowerment initiatives, multiple China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Notti Pet Food secures seed funding, Japan’s Ayudante acquires Singapore-based Sparkline, Norfund grants USD 30 million loan to SeABank, and more

Deals in brief: Buyandship, Peak3, and Amartha secure funding, Lanchi Ventures invests in AI search startup Gensparks, seven China deals, and more

Deals in brief: ArrowBiome, Autify, and DataMesh secure funding, Temasek enters AUD 300 million agreement with Betashares, nine China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Arches secures USD 3 million to democratize expertise in Asia’s markets, Square Peg leads investment in Paper.id, Asuene raises Series C funding, and more

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