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2026-07-18
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Joyson Electronics Unveils Embodied AI Core Component Portfolio, Including Dexterous Robotic Hand and Solid-Liquid Hybrid Battery, at WAIC 2026

SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Joyson Electronics (600699.SH/0699.HK) announced at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) a suite of robotic component solutions, including a dexterous robotic hand, solid-liquid hybrid battery, third-generation AI head assembly, electronic skin, and an embodied AI brain – alongside its latest achievements in industrial settings training and application. In addition, the company's robot controller products are already in volume production and being delivered to leading robotics firms.

Dexterous Robotic Hand Integrates Multiple Industry-Exclusive Technologies; AI Head Assembly Ready for Rapid Mass Production

The dexterous robotic hand is often regarded as the "crown jewel" of robotics – owing to its high level of integration across a broad range of frontier disciplines, among them bionics, flexible sensing, MEMS, and advanced materials – and its significant commercial value.

At WAIC, Joyson Electronics introduced its first fully in-house developed "TeleHand" series of dexterous hand solutions. The TeleHand Professional Edition features an industry-exclusive "in-palm integration + hybrid actuation" architecture, directly addressing key challenges such as standalone integrity, tactile sensing, compliant manipulation, and fine motion control.

With 20 degrees of freedom, the TeleHand integrates three actuation modes – direct drive, tendon-driven, and linkage – within the palm. This design not only combines the precision of direct drive with the compliance of tendon-driven mechanisms, but also delivers higher transmission efficiency and lighter weight, enabling easy adaptation to various robotic platforms.

The TeleHand is equipped with Joyson Electronics' in-house developed actuators and force-tactile sensing technologies, including:

  • Ultra-compact, high-torque-density miniature frameless actuators, which reduce volume by nearly 50% and weight by approximately 30% compared to conventional models, while delivering 2–3 times higher torque density than industry-standard hollow-cup motors of the same diameter.
  • In-house developed force and tactile sensing technology (electronic skin), featuring industry-exclusive natively decoupled three-dimensional force sensing, achieving resolution beyond human tactile limits, with high sensitivity, proximity detection, ultra-thin form factor, and flexibility – suitable for diverse dexterous hand and embodied intelligence applications.

The TeleHand PHINO platform's native unified multimodal fusion architecture minimizes information loss and offers strong generalization capabilities, enabling the TeleHand to perform precision industrial operations while seamlessly supporting service-oriented interactive scenarios. In addition to the Professional Edition, Joyson Electronics also launched a cost-effective Basic Edition, which offers industrial-grade reliability and real-world deployment advantages through in-house factory batch deployment.

Meanwhile, Joyson Electronics unveiled its third-generation AI head assembly, which integrates perception, motion, and system-level capabilities to deliver more natural head movements and emotional expression. Designed with a production-ready mechatronic architecture, it enables rapid support from concept design and prototype validation to mass production. Its modular and platform-based design further allows for agile product customization and iteration to meet diverse customer requirements.

Joyson Electronics Debuts Embodied AI Brain; Controllers Already Shipping to Leading Customers

In the robotics "brain" domain (cerebrum and cerebellum), Joyson Electronics' automotive-grade edge-side physical AI platform – its robot controller products – has already achieved commercial deployment and is now in volume production for leading robotics customers.

Furthermore, Joyson Electronics unveiled its embodied AI brain solution (EAOS + EAPC) – a unified, software-hardware-integrated platform designed for cross-form-factor and cross-scenario adaptability. The solution aims to make robots "easier to use, truly productive, and capable of autonomous evolution."

The Embodied AI PC (EAPC) adopts an external form-factor design, built on a fused cerebrum-cerebellum controller architecture, with computing power ranging from 40 TOPS to 2070 TFLOPS, meeting diverse requirements from entry-level to flagship embodied AI systems. The product features a modular, integrated design with a compact footprint and superior thermal efficiency, enabling cross-platform and cross-environment adaptability. Leveraging Joyson Electronics' automotive supply chain and manufacturing capabilities, the solution also offers significant cost competitiveness.

On the software side, the Embodied AI Operating System (EAOS) comprises three core subsystems:

  • World Model – responsible for "understanding", encoding multimodal signals into unified state representations and using dynamic predictors to simulate and preview scenarios within the system.
  • Agentic OS – responsible for "action", formulating high-level strategies, decomposing complex tasks, dynamically orchestrating sub-agents, invoking skill libraries and tools, and translating decisions into precise motions across dexterous hands, robotic arms, and mobile chassis.
  • Memory System – responsible for "evolution," managing working memory for real-time context, episodic memory for past experiences, and skill memory for accumulated learned capabilities.

The EAOS enables robots to execute long-horizon, complex tasks and achieve autonomous evolution – translating into tangible productivity gains. To date, Joyson Electronics' embodied AI brain has been deployed in real-world settings, including select industrial scenarios and automated charging.

Solid-Liquid Hybrid Battery: The Optimal Power Solution for Embodied Intelligence

Conventional energy solutions for embodied intelligence face multiple challenges – limited endurance, large footprint, long recharging times, and insufficient power capacity to support instantaneous high-current discharge. Battery safety also remains a critical factor for widespread adoption. The industry requires a fundamental breakthrough that simultaneously balances energy density, power density, and safety.

Solid-liquid hybrid batteries (semi-solid-state batteries) offer the optimal power solution for embodied intelligence and represent the only technological pathway capable of addressing all the above energy challenges at the current stage. At WAIC, Joyson Electronics introduced its "Crystal Energy" multi-form solid-liquid hybrid battery solution, delivering high performance and reliability:

  • Energy density significantly increased to 380 Wh/kg
  • Overall endurance improved by approximately 60%
  • Cycle life exceeding 2,000 cycles
  • Wide operating temperature range from -20°C to 60°C
  • Supports both wired and wireless charging, reaching 80% capacity in just 30 minutes

Complementing this is the Crystal Energy Ultra-Control BMS, which operates across a wide temperature range of -40°C to 105°C, featuring real-time cell monitoring, automotive-grade safety protection, and full-lifecycle health management – comprehensively enhancing the safety, durability, and energy efficiency of robotic power systems. Additionally, Joyson Electronics unveiled its first gallium nitride (GaN) motor driver, achieving conversion efficiency exceeding 95% while reducing size by 40% – positioning it at the forefront of the industry.

With robotics standing on the cusp of large-scale commercialization, Joyson Electronics is advancing its "self-development + investment" dual-drive strategy, expanding its presence in embodied intelligence, and accelerating breakthroughs in key technologies. Looking ahead, Joyson Electronics will leverage its global R&D, manufacturing capabilities, and industrial settings to drive the reliable, scalable, and cost-effective commercialization of robotic core components, helping accelerate the industry's transition to mass adoption.

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06:48
亮相WAIC!均勝電子發佈靈巧手、固液混合電池等機器人核心部件,商業化量產加速

上海2026年7月17日 /美通社/ -- 7月17日,均勝電子(600699.SH/0699.HK)亮相「2026世界人工智能大會(WAIC)」,發佈靈巧手、固液混合電池、第三代AI頭部總成、電子皮膚和具身智能體大腦等多個核心部件總成方案,以及機器人工業場景訓練與應用最新成果。均勝電子還宣佈,其具身智能業務正加速走向商業化落地,控制器等產品已為頭部機器人公司量產供貨。

靈巧手集成多項創技術,兼顧多場景應用與快速部署

靈巧手被稱為機器人領域「皇冠上的明珠」。均勝電子此次帶來首款自研「靈犀」靈巧手(TeleHand)系列解決方案,直擊獨立完整性、觸覺感知、柔順操作和精細控制等難點。

其中,首發的專業版是業內獨創的「掌內集成+混合驅動」靈巧手,具備20個自由度,掌內集成直驅、腱繩和連桿三種驅動方式。集成的微型執行器,不僅體積減半、重量減輕30%,扭矩密度高於行業競品2~3倍;自研的電子皮膚擁有全球獨創物理原生解耦的三維力感知技術,感知解析度媲美人手感知。而且,公司還推出更具性價比的基礎版,具備可靠性和快速部署優勢。

此外,靈犀PHINO平臺的原生統一多模態融合架構,使靈巧手既可完成工業精密操作,也能勝任服務多種交互場景。

第三代AI頭部總成再進化,可支援全球快速量產

均勝電子發佈的第三代AI頭部總成,集感知、運動與系統集成能力於一體,並以大語言模型加持,能實現更自然的頭部姿態與情緒表達。該頭部總成採用面向量產的機電一體化設計,能快速支援從方案設計、樣機驗證再到量產導入,並且模組化、平臺化架構優勢,讓產品能根據國內外客戶需求,快速實現產品組合與迭代。

首發具身智體大腦,控制器已為頭部客戶供貨

在機器人「大腦」領域,均勝電子車規級端側物理AI平臺的中央控制器,近日已為頭部機器人客戶規模化量產供貨。

此次,均勝電子還推出具身智能體大腦解決方案(EAOS+EAPC),具備「一腦多形、軟硬一體、全場景適配」的優勢,近期已在部分工業場景、自動充電等場景實現真實部署運行。

該方案的主機基於大小腦融合控制器,算力覆蓋40TOPS至2070 TFLOPS,結構尺寸更小、功耗散熱更佳,可以跨本體、跨場景適配。配套的作業系統,集成世界模型、Agentic OS和Memory系統,分別負責基於模型和動力學預測器在「腦內」預演世界,基於作業系統把決策轉換成靈巧手、機械臂等部件的動作,以及機器人的學習記憶和進化。EAOS不僅能讓機器人完成長程複雜任務,還能使機器人自主進化,轉化為真實生產力。

固液混合電池,具身智動力最優解決方案

針對智能體能源的續航時間短、佔據空間大、補能時間長等痛點,均勝電子推出均恩固液混合電池包系列,率先在能量密度、功率密度與安全性等方面取得突破,成為現階段能同時解決上述痛點的最優技術路線。同期發佈的還有機器人雙向無線補能解決方案、高密度能量轉換器等新產品。

目前,公司已打造全場景能源解決方案。其中,首發的固液混合電池包能量密度大幅提高至380 Wh/kg,綜合續航提升約60%,循環壽命達2000+次,可在-20~60°C寬溫域運行,支援有線、無線充電,30分鐘即可充至80%電量。配套的均恩晶能超控BMS,能在-40~105°C寬溫域運行,全面提升能源安全性、耐久性與能效。

當前,機器人正處在大規模量產前夜,均勝電子通過「自研+投資」雙輪驅動,持續佈局具身智能領域,加速關鍵技術突破。均勝將依託全球研發、智造能力與工業場景優勢,推動機器人核心部件高可靠、規模化、低成本落地,助力產業邁向規模化應用新階段。

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2026-07-17
11:56

The Shanghai Composite Index lost 63 points or 1.6% at midday to 3,818, hitting a more than three-and-a-half-month trough since late March, with turnover of RMB744.24 billion. The Shenzhen Component Index dived 535 points or 3.7% to 13,953, marking a more than three-month low, with turnover of RMB858.074 billion. The ChiNext Index slid 173 points or 4.7% to 3,518, reaching an about three-month trough, with turnover of RMB402.891 billion.

Major banking stocks bucked the market trend. ICBC (601398.SH) rose nearly 1%, while CCB (601939.SH) climbed 2.9%. CMB (600036.SH) gained nearly 1%. CHINA LIFE (601628.SH) rose nearly 0.9%. PING AN OF CHINA (601318.SH) added 0.6%. BYD Company (002594.SZ) fell 0.7%, while CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX (300750.SZ) edged up 0.1%.

Chip stocks came under selling pressure. SMIC (688981.SH) lost 2%, while HUA HONG GRACE (688347.SH) dipped 0.2%. AI chip stock CAMBRICON (688256.SH) tumbled 5.7%. METAX (688802.SH) plunged 9.4%.

LQKJ (688008.SH) continued to plunge 9% by midday. The company forecast 1H26 net profit of about RMB1.9 billion to RMB2.1 billion, representing a YoY increase of about 63.9% to 81.2%. The company plans to repurchase A-shares involving RMB300 million to RMB600 million. Regarding the investigation into potential antitrust-related violations by the Fair Trade Investigation Department of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in South Korea, authorities conducted an on-site search and evidence collection at the group's South Korea office on the previous day (15th). The group said it is fully cooperating with prosecutors' requests. The company stated that none of the Group, its directors and employees has been charged by the PO or any government authorities with any wrongdoing. The Group’s business operations remain normal and the Group remains fully focused on products research and development, as well as serving its customers.
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09:08
Report Says Apple to Launch OLED iPad mini This Autumn in Biggest Upgrade in 5 Yrs

Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) is preparing the biggest upgrade for the iPad mini in five years, with the device set to adopt an OLED display for the first time, Bloomberg, citing sources, reported.

The launch is expected as early as this autumn, with plans to release it before October. In addition, Apple plans to launch an entry-level iPad and an upgraded iPad Air next year.
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08:52
NVIDIA Unveils New AI Model, Expands Physical AI Ecosystem in Japan

NVIDIA (NVDA.US) announced on Wednesday a new AI model, Cosmos 3 Edge, for robotics and visual AI agents, further advancing its presence in Japan's physical AI market.

The company said Cosmos 3 Edge belongs to the category of so-called world models, designed to help systems perceive and navigate physical environments in real time. Compared with large language models (LLMs), world models can learn from a broader range of inputs. The launch comes shortly after the release of Cosmos 3 in May.

During NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's two-day visit to Japan, regional expansion became a key focus. According to NVIDIA, the company is forming an alliance, with Japanese industrial giants including Fujitsu, Hitachi and Kawasaki Heavy Industries expressing interest in joining to expand its physical AI footprint.

Huang said in a statement on Wednesday that the next frontier of AI lies in the physical world, representing a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Japan. He noted that Japan invented modern manufacturing and now has the opportunity to reshape the industry for the intelligent industrial era.
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2026-07-16
20:00
Lenovo Launches Legion R9000P Featuring World's First Inkjet-printed OLED Display from TCL CSOT

Breakthrough integration marks a major industry milestone, bringing TCL CSOT's
next-generation Inkjet-printed OLED technology to the laptop market for the first time.

SHENZHEN, China, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, has officially released the Legion R9000P featuring a breakthrough Inkjet-printed OLED (IJP OLED) display from TCL CSOT, a global leader in advanced display technologies and a subsidiary of TCL Technology.

This partnership marks the first time TCL CSOT's IJP OLED technology has been successfully integrated into a laptop, signaling a substantial step forward in the commercialization of this next-generation display technology.

Reshaping the Value of Laptop Displays with Maturing Inkjet-printed OLED Technology

The 16-inch screen of the Lenovo Legion R9000P translates the technical advantages of IJP OLED into a premium product experience. Offering top-tier display performance, the screen supports an ultra-high 240Hz refresh rate to meet the demands of smoothly rendering fast-moving visuals.

For optimal image quality, the screen utilizes a Real RGB Stripe side-by-side subpixel arrangement that resolves the issues of text blurring and color fringing caused by the triangular layout of standard OLED subpixels, resulting in crisper text and clearer images.

Furthermore, the screen covers over 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, delivering rich and delicate colors. This color performance remains consistent and stable across all brightness levels, effectively addressing a range of diverse needs including professional design, audio-visual entertainment, and more.

Reshaping the Future of Display Panel Manufacturing

IJP OLED is a next-generation display manufacturing technology that uses an inkjet printing process to form organic light-emitting material films. Compared to traditional vacuum thermal evaporation (VTE), it eliminates the need for expensive manufacturing equipment and high-precision fine metal masks (FMM). The result is a streamlined process, more efficient production, and added cost advantages.

At the same time, it retains the core characteristics of OLED such as high contrast and excellent color performance. The technology can adapt to a wide range of application scenarios, opening a brand-new path for large-scale commercialization in the display industry.

TCL CSOT has been developing IJP OLED technology for over a decade, achieving a series of technological breakthroughs and specification upgrades. In November 2024, TCL CSOT's 5.5-generation IJP OLED production line (t12) in Wuhan officially entered mass production and delivered its first product, paving the way for large-scale production. Building on this momentum, the following year the company announced the construction of the world's first 8.6-generation IJP OLED production line (t8), marking a historic milestone for the display industry.

From medium-sized medical displays to this official commercial rollout in the laptop category, TCL CSOT has set a new industry benchmark for IJP OLED technology and will continue to push new boundaries. By iterating on the core IJP OLED manufacturing processes, the company will continue to improve production yields and refine its product suite across all sizes and scenarios. By offering low-cost, high-performance, and low-carbon display solutions, TCL CSOT plans to collaborate with both upstream and downstream partners to jointly upgrade technological capabilities and advance sustainable innovation in the display industry.

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About TCL CSOT

Established in 2009, TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (TCL CSOT) is a leading global innovator in display technologies. Its LCD, OLED, and MLED solutions power applications across TVs, smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors, automotive systems, VR/XR, and commercial displays. With a clear strategic direction set by its advanced display technology brand APEX, TCL CSOT invests continuously and strategically in R&D, driven by a mission to amaze, protect and inspire all people through endlessly innovative display technology. As part of TCL's Worldwide Olympic Partnership, TCL CSOT is proud to deliver display solutions that elevate experiences on the global stage.

 

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15:59
Japan to Procure 27,000+ Rubin Chips from NVIDIA to Build Robotics AI Models

Japan plans to procure 27,500 next-generation Rubin chips from NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) to build a domestic foundational AI model for robots.

Newly established Noetra Corp. secured JPY387.3 billion (approximately USD2.4 billion) in funding from the Japanese government. The company will oversee the related project and construct large-scale data centers.

Dozens of companies, including SoftBank Corp. (9434.JP), Toyota Motor (7203.JP)-backed Preferred Networks and NEC Corp. (6701.JP), are assisting in the establishment and operation of Noetra.

While Japan's order is substantial, it remains relatively small compared to Microsoft's (MSFT.US) plans to eventually build a massive data center housing hundreds of thousands of Vera Rubin chips.

Noetra President Hironobu Tamba stated that Japan, home to some of the world's largest industrial robot manufacturers, may be able to establish alternatives to AI systems from the US and China.
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11:50
Report: Apple Faces Setback in In-house AI Server Chip Development, Seeks Acquisition of Startup Chip Firms

Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) is seeking to acquire chip companies as its in-house developed AI servers face performance challenges, The Information, citing sources, reported. These servers are running on internally designed M2 Ultra chips.

Apple has reportedly contacted startup chip companies to assess their willingness to sell and has discussed potential transactions with banks.

Sources said Apple originally planned to launch a new version of its AI server chip this year, but the project has been delayed.
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11:38
BIDU-SW Jumps Up 4%+ on Report of Developing AI Search Features for CN iPhone Users

Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) will cooperate with BIDU-SW (09888.HK) to develop AI features for iPhone users in China, The STAR Market Daily, citing sources, reported.

BIDU-SW opened 1.21% higher alongside the broader market today (16th), hitting an intraday high of HKD112.8. It last reported at HKD112.4, up 4.56%, with trading volume of 5.3888 million shares and turnover of HKD601 million.

BIDU-SW will reportedly focus on developing AI search functions as part of the "Apple Intelligence" feature suite, capable of processing images and text, while also upgrading as the Chinese version of Siri voice assistant.
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11:00
MONTAGE TECH Slumps 10%; S Korea Office Raided Over Alleged Semis Component Price Rigging

Prosecutors in South Korea raided the South Korean offices of MONTAGE TECH (06809.HK), Renesas Electronics (6723.JP) and Rambus, Inc. (RMBS.US) yesterday (15th), on suspicion that the companies violated the Fair Trade Act by manipulating prices of semiconductor components supplied to companies including Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU.US), South Korean media reported.

MONTAGE TECH (06809.HK) opened 5.7% lower today and once hit a trough of HKD311. The stock last quoted at HKD322.4, down 10.84%, with turnover of 2.7228 million shares involving HKD879 million.

The Star Market Daily quoted staff from the board office of MONTAGE TECH as saying that the company is assessing the situation. The company stressed that it has always operated in compliance with regulations and will actively cooperate with the investigation, while current operations remain normal.
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