Group 1 - The 18th China Intelligent Robot Conference will be held from November 14-16, 2025, in Nanjing, focusing on the theme "Digital Intelligence Assists Machines, Co-creating a Strong Nation" [1] - The conference aims to discuss and promote the development of theories, technologies, and applications related to intelligent robots and intelligent manufacturing [1] - The organizing committee invites submissions from researchers, practitioners, and students in the fields of intelligent robots, intelligent manufacturing, and artificial intelligence [1] Group 2 - The call for papers includes a wide range of topics such as embodied intelligence in robots, soft/special robots, bionic robots, marine robots, drones, humanoid robots, industrial/collaborative robots, rehabilitation/medical robots, and robot perception and human-robot interaction [2] - Important dates for submissions are as follows: submission deadline is August 15, 2025, and notification of acceptance is on September 10, 2025 [2] - Manuscript requirements specify that papers must be unpublished, with a maximum length of 6,000 words for Chinese papers and 10,000 words for English papers [2] Group 3 - Contact information for inquiries includes two representatives: Zhu Bo and Li Bing, with provided email addresses and phone numbers [5] - The official conference website and submission portal are available for further details [5][6] Group 4 - The report on 75 listed robot companies highlights key insights from their 2024 annual reports, indicating a competitive landscape with both opportunities and challenges [7] - The report notes that 55 listed robot companies showed mixed results in their 2023 annual reports, suggesting an intensifying market reshuffle [7] - Innovations in bionic robot technology and humanoid robot mass production are significant trends, with price wars and industrial restructuring being key themes [7][8]