Chinese Scientists Develop a Lightweight Bionic Dexterous Hand with 19 Degrees of Freedom, Promising to Revolutionize Prosthetic and Robotics Technology
Chinese Scientists Develop a Lightweight Bionic Dexterous Hand with 19 Degrees of Freedom, Promising to Revolutionize Prosthetic and Robotics TechnologyA team of researchers from the School of Engineering Science/Humanoid Robotics Research Institute at the University of Science and Technology of China, led by Professor Zhang Shiwu, Associate Professor Wang Liu, Associate Professor Jin Hu, and Associate Professor Sun Shuai, has successfully developed a lightweight bionic dexterous hand with 19 degrees of freedom (DOF). Their findings were published online on January 22nd in the international academic journal Nature Communications under the title "A lightweight prosthetic hand with 19-DOF dexterity and human-level functions...
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DeepSeek: A Chinese AI Startup's Meteoric Rise Shakes Up Global Tech and Sends US Stocks Plunging
DeepSeek: A Chinese AI Startup's Meteoric Rise Shakes Up Global Tech and Sends US Stocks PlungingThe meteoric rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, sent shockwaves through the global tech market on January 27th, particularly impacting US tech giants. This event not only triggered violent fluctuations in the US stock market but also profoundly shook market confidence in America's long-term technological dominance, even foreshadowing a restructuring of the valuation system for AI companies...
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China's Car Imports Remain Sluggish in 2024: 12% Decline, Sharp Drop in New Energy Vehicles
China's Car Imports Remain Sluggish in 2024: 12% Decline, Sharp Drop in New Energy VehiclesChina's car import market continued its slump in 2024, with total imports reaching only 700,000 units, a 12% year-on-year decrease. This continues a downward trend observed since 2017...
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Dago Bio Completes Over $20 Million A+ Round Funding to Accelerate Novel Molecular Glue Drug Development
Dago Bio Completes Over $20 Million A+ Round Funding to Accelerate Novel Molecular Glue Drug DevelopmentLate 2024, Dago Bio (hereinafter referred to as Dago), a biotechnology company focused on developing molecular glue drugs targeting undruggable targets, announced the successful completion of a Series A+ financing round exceeding $20 million. This round was co-led by Zhejiang Province's "4+1" Biomedicine and High-end Medical Device Industry Fund, Takeda Ventures, Fengchuan Capital, Longmen Capital, HaoYue China Healthcare Fund, and AIM-HI Accelerator Fund...
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Xiao Chen, a Chinese expert, Elected Chair of IEC/TC45: China's Influence in Nuclear Instrumentation and Control Standardization Reaches New Heights
Xiao Chen, a Chinese expert, Elected Chair of IEC/TC45: China's Influence in Nuclear Instrumentation and Control Standardization Reaches New HeightsOn January 21st, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China announced that Xiao Chen, an expert from China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), was elected Chair of the International Electrotechnical Commission's Technical Committee 45 (IEC/TC45) on nuclear instrumentation and control. This is the first time an expert from an Asian country has held this position, marking a new high in China's influence on international standardization in the field of nuclear instrumentation and control...
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Adobe Firefly Launches: Generative AI Suite Revolutionizes Image and Video Processing Efficiency
Adobe Firefly Launches: Generative AI Suite Revolutionizes Image and Video Processing EfficiencyAdobe, a leader in digital media and software solutions, announced the launch of its next-generation generative AI tool suite on January 14th. Designed to fundamentally transform image and video editing workflows, the suite significantly boosts user productivity...
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Chang'e-5 Mission Unveils Secrets: New Discoveries Regarding Lunar Magnetic Field Strength and Deep Dynamics 2 Billion Years Ago
Chang'e-5 Mission Unveils Secrets: New Discoveries Regarding Lunar Magnetic Field Strength and Deep Dynamics 2 Billion Years AgoRecent announcements from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reveal a significant breakthrough from the Chang'e-5 mission: the collection of the first-ever lunar mid-latitude basalt samples from the Oceanus Procellarum region. This discovery provides invaluable data for understanding the Moon's evolutionary history...
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Cainiao International Express Expands Nationwide: Empowering Cross-Border SMEs and Building an Inclusive Logistics Ecosystem
Cainiao International Express Expands Nationwide: Empowering Cross-Border SMEs and Building an Inclusive Logistics EcosystemIn 2024, China's cross-border e-commerce sector continues to thrive. As of November 18th, the total number of cross-border e-commerce businesses nationwide reached 70,769, with Guangdong Province leading the way with 14,772 businesses, accounting for 20...
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Pinduoduo's "New Quality Supply" Strategy: Deep Integration of Merchant Rights Protection and High-Quality Development of Industrial Clusters
Pinduoduo's "New Quality Supply" Strategy: Deep Integration of Merchant Rights Protection and High-Quality Development of Industrial ClustersOn January 8, 2024, Pinduoduo announced the establishment of a "Merchant Rights Protection Committee," chaired by Zhao Jiazhen, Executive Director and Co-CEO of Pinduoduo Group. This signifies a significant elevation in the platform's commitment to protecting merchant rights...
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Haier Achieves 16th Consecutive Year as Global Leader in Large Home Appliance Retail Sales: A Success Story Driven by Globalization, High-End Strategy, and Scenario-Based Solutions
Haier Achieves 16th Consecutive Year as Global Leader in Large Home Appliance Retail Sales: A Success Story Driven by Globalization, High-End Strategy, and Scenario-Based SolutionsIn 2024, data from Euromonitor International, a world-renowned research institution, confirmed Haiers continued reign as the global leader in large home appliance retail sales, marking its 16th consecutive year at the top. This success extends beyond overall sales, with Haier maintaining its number one position globally in refrigerators, washing machines, freezers, and wine cellars...
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The 6th Industrial Internet Competition Concludes Successfully, Ushering in a New Era for High-Quality Development of the Digital Economy
The 6th Industrial Internet Competition Concludes Successfully, Ushering in a New Era for High-Quality Development of the Digital EconomyThe 6th Industrial Internet Competition recently concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony. Held under the theme "Toward Digitalization, Enhancing Quality with Innovation," the competition, launched in October, attracted over 1,000 teams from 30 provinces and municipalities across China...
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The Third Meeting of the Third Council of the International New Energy Solutions Platform (INES): Charting a Blueprint for a "Dual Carbon" Future
The Third Meeting of the Third Council of the International New Energy Solutions Platform (INES): Charting a Blueprint for a "Dual Carbon" FutureOn December 12th, the third meeting of the third council of the International New Energy Solutions Platform (INES) was grandly convened in Beijing. Hosted by China Power Construction International Corporation Limited (PowerChina International), and co-hosted by Huawei Technologies Co...
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