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The Economist· 2025-10-26 14:00
As today’s 60-somethings, already familiar with digital technology, enter retirement, time spent on smart devices is shooting up among the elderly. For better or worse, their screen time has much further to grow https://t.co/OldegVVDan ...
Robo.ai Announces Joint Venture with Ewatt Aerospace to Establish Dubai eVTOL Company "RoVTOL"
Prnewswire· 2025-09-10 11:51
Core Viewpoint - Robo.ai Inc. and Ewatt Aerospace have established a joint venture named RoVTOL in the UAE, focusing on the global deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marking a significant advancement in smart mobility solutions [1][2]. Group 1: Joint Venture Details - RoVTOL will leverage Robo.ai's local capabilities and regulatory support in the Middle East, along with Ewatt's eVTOL technology and products, to create a competitive edge in the global market [2][3]. - Key management appointments include Benjamin Zhai as Chairman and Steven Wang as CEO of RoVTOL [1]. Group 2: Business Focus and Strategy - RoVTOL will concentrate on global sales of eVTOL aircraft, with an initial focus on advanced models such as ET1, ET2, ET3, and ET9, and plans to establish a localized assembly facility in the UAE [4]. - The joint venture aims to build a global sales network under the "RoVTOL" brand and adapt existing products for regional markets, particularly in the Middle East and Europe, utilizing a "Technology + Resources + Localization" model [4]. Group 3: Product Lineup - The future product lineup includes: - ET1: Features intelligent fully autonomous control suitable for various scenarios [5]. - ET2: A two-seat model designed for low-altitude operations and tourism [6]. - ET3-e: An all-electric version with ultra-long endurance for public safety applications [7]. - ET3-h: A hybrid version with strong adaptability for high-frequency operations [8]. - ET9: An electric passenger aircraft designed for urban air mobility and emergency rescue [9]. - Derivative models based on ET9 for unmanned operations and logistics [10]. Group 4: Leadership Statements - Benjamin Zhai emphasized the establishment of RoVTOL as a milestone for Robo.ai, aiming to position it as a key player in the eVTOL market and contribute to Dubai's vision of becoming a "World Smart City" [11]. - Ren Wenguang highlighted the complementary strengths of both companies in accelerating technological achievements into market competitiveness [11].
Bridging the Digital Divide | Yiqing WANG | TEDxPennon Qingdao Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 15:20
Have you ever been this before. You watch your elderly family member staring at a smartphone, confused by all those little pictures moving on the screen. Maybe they stand in front of a smart bridge trying to change his temperature, but have no idea about where to start.Or you've told them a hund times about how to make a phone call. They still ask you, "Why are you in that little box?" But something really hit me was once I saw last year outside the mall, an old couple, the hair gray, stood in a code, turni ...