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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Visionox Achieves Mass Production of AMOLED with Solid-State Laser Annealing (SLA) Technology, Ushering in a New Era for the Display Industry
Visionox Achieves Mass Production of AMOLED with Solid-State Laser Annealing (SLA) Technology, Ushering in a New Era for the Display IndustryVisionox recently made a significant breakthrough in display technology, becoming the first to successfully utilize solid-state laser annealing (SLA) technology to convert amorphous silicon thin films into polycrystalline silicon thin films, achieving mass production and successful panel illumination. Mass production using SLA technology is expected to commence at Visionox's Kunshan factory by the end of February 2025...
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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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Rapid Degradation of Global Lake Submerged Vegetation: Satellite Observations Reveal a Critical Period of Ecosystem Shift
Rapid Degradation of Global Lake Submerged Vegetation: Satellite Observations Reveal a Critical Period of Ecosystem ShiftA recent study published in The Innovation by Chinese scientists reveals the rapid degradation of submerged vegetation in global lakes over the past three decades. Using satellite remote sensing data, the research team, led by Professor Duan Hongtao's group at the Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, identified climate change and human activities as key drivers of this phenomenon...
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The Central Political and Legal Affairs Work Conference Focuses on Autonomous Driving Legislation: Fast-Tracking Industry Development
The Central Political and Legal Affairs Work Conference Focuses on Autonomous Driving Legislation: Fast-Tracking Industry DevelopmentFrom January 12th to 13th, the Central Political and Legal Affairs Work Conference was held in Beijing. The conference emphasized the importance of using scientific legislation to address new challenges, specifically mentioning the Ministry of Justice's need to proactively propose legislative suggestions for key areas, emerging fields, and areas involving foreign affairs...
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The SHEIN Foundation Officially Launches: Partnering with ACT to Drive Textile Recycling and Sustainable Development in Africa
The SHEIN Foundation Officially Launches: Partnering with ACT to Drive Textile Recycling and Sustainable Development in AfricaOn January 20th, online retailer SHEIN officially announced the launch of the SHEIN Foundation, dedicated to fostering sustainable development and inclusive growth in the communities where it operates. Serving as SHEINs philanthropic arm, the Foundation will focus on improving community well-being, protecting biodiversity, and advancing sustainable transformation...
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China Leads in Developing IEC 63206 International Standard, Driving Global Innovation in Industrial Process Control System Recorders
China Leads in Developing IEC 63206 International Standard, Driving Global Innovation in Industrial Process Control System RecordersOn January 18, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced the official release of IEC 63206, "Industrial Process Control System Recorder Testing and Performance Evaluation," an international standard spearheaded by China. This marks a significant innovation in recorders used in industrial process control systems and injects new vitality into the healthy development of global manufacturing...
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Arm's Massive Fee Hike and Potential In-House Chip Development: A Precursor to a Seismic Shift in the Chip Industry?
Arm's Massive Fee Hike and Potential In-House Chip Development: A Precursor to a Seismic Shift in the Chip Industry?Arm Holdings (ARM), a leading global supplier of chip technology, is poised for a strategic overhaul that could fundamentally reshape the landscape of the chip industry. According to Reuters, based on internal documents and executive testimony revealed during a lawsuit with Qualcomm last month, Arm plans to increase its chip design licensing fees by as much as 300% and is even considering developing its own chips, directly competing with its largest customers...
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Kuaishou Leads in Developing Anti-Fraud Industry Standards, Contributing to a Secure and Reliable Short-Video Community
Kuaishou Leads in Developing Anti-Fraud Industry Standards, Contributing to a Secure and Reliable Short-Video CommunityOn January 7th, the third anniversary of the establishment of the Counter-Telecommunication Network Fraud Working Group (CCSATC8/WG5) of the China Communications Standardization Association (CCSA) and its thirteenth standard meeting were successfully held in Kunming, Yunnan. The meeting was attended by leaders from the Cyberspace Administration of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, along with nearly 100 experts from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), basic telecommunication enterprises, internet companies, terminal manufacturers, and security vendors...
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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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