For investors seeking momentum, VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) is probably on the radar now. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 61% from its 52-week low price of $33.42 per share.  But are there more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and its near-term outlook to get a better sense of where it might head.IBOT in FocusIt offers exposure to companies involved in robotics. The fund charges 47 basis points (bps) in annual fees (See: all Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETFs ...

Core Insights - Robo.ai Inc. has secured a total financing arrangement of $180 million, consisting of $80 million in convertible notes and a $100 million equity purchase facility commitment [1][2] - The financing will primarily support the company's strategic transformation, potential mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate operations [2] - The company is focused on enhancing its balance sheet and operational flexibility across three core pillars: AI Software, Smart Device, and Smart Assets [2] Company Initiatives - Robo.ai is executing a global expansion of its technology portfolio, including initiatives in smart logistics, commercial vehicles, and the low-altitude economy sector through its eVTOL company [3] - The company is also constructing the "Robo.ai Industrial Park" in the UAE and building digital infrastructure for the upcoming machine economy [3] Financing Structure - The financing agreement allows for subsequent closings at the company's discretion, depending on capital market conditions and investment targets [4] - This structure is designed to provide Robo.ai with financial autonomy for long-term development while ensuring efficient capital allocation [4] Company Overview - Robo.ai Inc. is a technology company based in the UAE, focused on developing a global AI-enabled robotics platform [5] - The company's mission includes creating a decentralized AI network to connect AI terminals and promote an intelligent future, with an emphasis on integrating AI into smart devices and smart assets [5]

此前，有媒体报道称，银河通用上市已筹备数月，最快一月可能递交上市申请，并在11月完成股份制改 革，这通常被视为企业上市的重要前期动作。银河通用彼时回应称，相关消息不属实，公司股改是为满 足后续正常融资需求，引入新的一级市场投资者。 市场消息称，国产人形机械人制造商银河通用筹备来香港上市，据悉已选定中信证券、华泰证券及瑞银 为IPO安排行，最早可能在明年首季向港交所递交申请，而银河通用本次IPO以30至40亿美元的估值进 行。但相关讨论仍在进行中，细节可能会有变动。 据悉，银河通用主营具身多模态大模型与通用机器人研发，构建覆盖机器人本体、操作系统、仿真训练 与具身大模型算法的全栈自研研发能力，股东阵容包括宁德时代（300750）(03750)、美团(03690)、北 汽产投、国香资本等战略及产业投资方，以及启明创投、蓝驰创投、经纬创投、源码资本、IDG资本、 纪源资本等。 ...

智通财经APP获悉，市场消息称，国产人形机械人制造商银河通用筹备来香港上市，据悉已选定中信证 券、华泰证券及瑞银为IPO安排行，最早可能在明年首季向港交所递交申请，而银河通用本次IPO以30 至40亿美元的估值进行。但相关讨论仍在进行中，细节可能会有变动。 据悉，银河通用主营具身多模态大模型与通用机器人研发，构建覆盖机器人本体、操作系统、仿真训练 与具身大模型算法的全栈自研研发能力，股东阵容包括宁德时代 （03750） 、美团 （03690） 、北汽产 投、国香资本等战略及产业投资方，以及启明创投、蓝驰创投、经纬创投、源码资本、IDG资本、纪源 资本等。 此前，有媒体报道称，银河通用上市已筹备数月，最快一月可能递交上市申请，并在11月完成股份制改 革，这通常被视为企业上市的重要前期动作。银河通用彼时回应称，相关消息不属实，公司股改是为满 足后续正常融资需求，引入新的一级市场投资者。 ...

活动现场，一家名为智平方"智魔方"的机器人进行现场实物展示，消费者在电脑屏幕触屏下单后，机器人收到指令后开始制作蛋筒冰淇淋等服务，由此可 为商家免去人力成本，24小时服务。 快仓智能、微亿智造、智平方、远也科技、冰鲸科技、西恩科技等六家企业重磅发布具身智能新品，充分展示了机器人灵巧操作、数字孪生等前沿应用。 达瓦科技、行云半导体、进化智能、大界机器人等18家人工智能与具身智能重点落地项目进行集中签约，一批领军企业正式落户梁溪区、梁溪科技城。 "具身智能"，无疑是今年的热词。从字面理解是"具身化的人工智能"，是将人工智能融入机器人、新能源汽车等物理实体，为"大脑"赋予了"身体"，使得 它们拥有像人一样感知、学习和与环境动态交互的能力。 12月12日上午，无锡君来洲际酒店，鼓点铿锵，节奏精准，起落之间，机械臂流畅完成复杂节拍演绎，一场由机器人架子鼓奏响的开场表演惊艳全场。当 天，"智融世界.具身未来"第三届无锡国际人工智能创新应用大会在无锡梁溪举行。一批具身智能"产业生态"在现场得到充分展示。大会在中国计算机学 会(CCF)智能机器人专业委员会等机构的指导下，由极视角科技股份有限公司主办。 《无锡(梁溪)具身智能 ...

Group 1: Economic Contributions and Development Goals - Zhuhai contributes 3.3% of Guangdong's GDP and 4% of the industrial added value with only 1% of the land and 2% of the population [1] - The city aims to become a core city on the west bank of the Pearl River and a significant growth pole in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [1] - The development strategy will shift from "scale expansion" to "advantage forging" to promote technological innovation [1] Group 2: Industrial Growth and Innovation - Zhuhai is focusing on creating a new growth pole for the industrial economy through the integration of industry, technology, and innovative applications [2] - The city has implemented various policies to support new productive forces, including a fund of 80 billion yuan for innovation and the issuance of 5 billion yuan in computing power vouchers [2] - The core AI industry in Zhuhai grew by 23% and the robotics industry by 17% in the first three quarters of the year [3] Group 3: Industrial Performance Metrics - Over the past five years, Zhuhai's industrial output value and software service revenue have increased by 46% and 141%, respectively [3] - The industrial and information technology sectors accounted for 42.5% of GDP, contributing 73.9% to GDP growth [3] - Zhuhai's industrial profit margin is 9.3%, the highest in the province, and R&D investment accounts for 4.57% of GDP, the second highest in the province [4] Group 4: Infrastructure and Cross-Border Cooperation - The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has facilitated significant cross-border trade, with nearly 1 billion travelers and over 1.2 trillion yuan in import-export value since its opening [6] - Cross-border e-commerce exports through the bridge reached 764.6 billion yuan, a 99.2% increase year-on-year [7] - Zhuhai is establishing a RISC-V chip testing center and an open-source semiconductor research institute to enhance its technological capabilities [8] Group 5: Collaborative Development with Macao - The collaboration between Zhuhai and Macao aims to address challenges faced by global tech companies entering the Greater Bay Area market [9] - Zhuhai's manufacturing base and complete industrial chain provide a platform for rapid transformation of technological innovations into mass production [9] - The city plans to continue enhancing the quality of life and economic integration in the Greater Bay Area during the "15th Five-Year Plan" [9]

近日，全球知名稳定币发行商Tether已确认参与意大利人工智能初创公司Generative Bionics的新一轮融 资，该轮融资总额达8100万美元，资金将用于 工业用途的人形机器人 的研发 ，这些机器人专门针对工厂 中的危险场景设计，能够承担制造业、物流业、医疗保健业及零售业中的搬运、重复性操作等任务，有效 降低人工风险并提升生产效率。 Tether于周一正式宣布了这一投资消息。此次投资不仅是Generative Bionics的重要资金注入，也延续了 Tether近期在人工智能与机器人领域的布局重心。 据悉，Generative Bionics成立于2024年，其技术根源可追溯至意大利理工学院——该学院的研究人员在 过去二十年中已成功研发出60多个类人机器人原型，为初创公司奠定了坚实的技术基础。 Venture Capital旗下的人工智能基金领投，除Tether外，AMD Ventures、Duferco、Eni Next以及 RoboIT等机构也共同参与了投资。值得注意的是，这并非Tether首次涉足机器人领域，此前该公司已传出 计划对德国机器人公司Neura进行潜在11.5亿美元投资的消息，一系列 ...

日前， 星源智机器人完成超亿元人民币天使+轮融资。本轮融资由赛富基金与凯联资本领投，三七互 娱、科实资本、乐聚智能等知名财务机构与产业投资方跟投，老股东元生创投、元禾原点持续加注。 本轮募集资金将用于具身大脑专业版RoboBrain Pro的研发、垂直行业解决方案的拓展以及高端人才 的引进等。 值得注意的是，这是星源智时隔两个月再获资本重磅加持——今年9月，在公司成立一个月之际，星源 智就已完成两亿元人民币天使轮融资。本轮融资的顺利完成，不仅印证了资本市场对其技术路径与商 业前景的认可，更为下一阶段的加速发展注入了强劲动 能。 深耕场景：让机器人大脑赋能千行百业 星源智的核心愿景是打造一个可跨越机器人本体的高泛化性通用大脑，其本质是连接数字智能与物理 世界的"物理AI"系统。据悉，公司创始团队汇聚了来自智源研究院、京东、北京大学、中科院等平台 的顶尖科学家与商业领袖，旨在让机器人不仅"看见"与"理解"世界，更能基于对物理环境的精准认 知，进行自主规划与实时决策。 在通往物理AI的道路上，星源智不仅着眼星辰大海，也脚踏实地深耕场景落地——公司成立四个多月 来，与各大产业方的合作捷报频传。今年9月1日，北京亦庄机 ...

【太平洋科技快讯】随着小米汽车业务逐渐步入正轨，小米集团正将目光投向机器人领域。凭借在造车 过程中积累的感知技术、电池管理、电机控制等与人形机器人高度相通的核心能力，小米正通过一系列 实质性动作展现出深度布局的决心。 近期，小米先是接连公布了两项与机械手及机器人相关的专利，随后又完成了对具身智能科技公司"小 雨智造"的战略投资。据统计，截至目前，小米已通过旗下长江产业基金、顺为资本等平台，在机器人 及相关领域累计投入约 150 亿元，投资企业近 50 家，其中不乏如宇树科技这样的行业新兴明星企业。 据悉，2021 年 7 月，顺位资本独家领投的 A 轮融资，并在次年 4 月再次领投宇树科技 B+ 轮融资。 从雷军近期的布局动向观察，其战略意图已清晰浮现。尽管小米目前在"AI + 机器人"领域尚未形成规 模化的商业落地，也未公开将其明确定位为下一代核心赛道，但雷军正通过长期、系统的投资，悄然构 建一个覆盖硬件、核心软件、整机研发与专业垂直应用的全产业链生态。在这一生态蓝图中，机器人已 成为不可或缺的关键一环，也是小米"人车家全生态"的自然延伸。 这一系列动作，结合其在 AI 大模型（MiLM）、人形机器人（Cy ...

Core Insights - The introduction of the JoyInside chess robot marks a significant shift from traditional mechanical chess-playing robots to an AI companion that understands chess and engages in conversation, enhancing the leisure experience for elderly users [1][3][4] Product Features - The JoyInside technology enables the robot to provide a full range of capabilities, including understanding chess positions, adapting to user needs, and offering continuous companionship, thus transforming it from a mere chess tool to an interactive chess partner [3][4] - The robot features real-time interactive communication, allowing it to explain moves and engage in discussions, which elevates the user experience beyond simple gameplay [4] - It possesses a comprehensive chess knowledge system that allows users to learn tactics in real-time, making it possible to ask questions and learn while playing [4][5] Emotional Engagement - The robot is equipped with emotional perception capabilities, using algorithms to recognize emotions and generate responses, creating a more engaging and human-like interaction during gameplay [4][5] Versatility and Accessibility - The robot can be used in various scenarios beyond just chess, including casual conversations and device control, making it a versatile family companion [4][5] - It is designed to be user-friendly for all age groups, with features that cater to children and elderly users, including a structured teaching system and easy voice command operations [5][6] Market Trends - The collaboration between Yuanluobo and JD's JoyInside reflects a broader trend in smart hardware development, moving from single-function devices to multi-dimensional companions [6] - JoyInside has supported over 40 leading hardware brands, enhancing their products' interactive capabilities and significantly improving user engagement [6]