Who needs humanoids? Direct Drive Tech bets on simpler household robots
The company is aiming to list in Hong Kong, feasting on a Chinese direct drive actuator module market that soared from 200 million yuan in 2023 to 1.9 billion yuan…
Why humanoid robots are still more about showmanship than productivity
As China’s humanoid robot industry moves into mass production, commercial use remains constrained by technical limits and uncertain returns By CLS Marketwatch Robotics have become a flavor of the…
Orbbec’s booming robotic ‘eye’ sales fail to wake up its bottom line
The vision sensor maker is exploring a Hong Kong listing as weaker sales to core client Ant Group and rising development costs weigh on its revenue and profits Key Takeaways:…
Mech-Mind debuts as Hong Kong’s first ‘embodied intelligence eye-brain-hand’ stock
The company, which serves more than 100 Fortune Global 500 companies, derives over half its revenue overseas, and counts Baillie Gifford among its cornerstone investors By Teri Yu Intelligent robot-component…
Hesai eyes next big thing with robotics initiatives
The LiDAR technology specialist is jumping on the fast-moving humanoid robot bandwagon with its latest strategic growth initiative Key Takeaways: Hesai has begun generating revenue from robotic actuation modules, while…
From runway robots to smart rings: IFA 2026 to test consumer appetite for AI hardware
As the consumer electronics and home appliances trade show pivots to an experiential showcase, Asian tech firms may lead the charge in bringing AI and robotics home By Da Cheung…
MicroPort MedBot serves up inaugural profit on booming exports
The medical robot maker expects to report a profit of 28 million yuan to 40 million yuan for the first half of 2026, reversing years of losses Key Takeaways: MicroPort…