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NXP, Baidu to join hands on self-driving
Sep 22, 2017
NXP Semiconductors, the world's top chip maker for the auto industry, is in discussions with Baidu Inc on a partnership to promote self-driving technology, as part of a broader effort to tap into the booming internet of vehicle market in China, a senior executive said.
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Soft-bodied robots put to good use
Sep 21, 2017
When a team from Harvard University introduced the first completely soft-bodied robot, dubbed "Octobot", to the public last year, it ushered in a new era of robotic possibilities.
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Global innovation forum attracts business leaders
Sep 21, 2017
The Global Innovation Forum 2017 got underway at Zhongguancun Science Park in Beijing on Sept 15.
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Big data helps accurate agriculture grow
Sep 21, 2017
Beijing Kebai Science took showcased its agriculture big data platform during the 2017 National Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation Week in Beijing.
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Mobike saddles up in DC with affordable rides
Sep 21, 2017
Mobike, one of the world's largest smart bike-sharing companies, rode into its first US city - Washington - on Wednesday.
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E-commerce retailer delivers on robotics
Sep 21, 2017
JD.com has showcased its latest tech in warehouse logistics and distribution, from unmanned picking and order systems to remote delivery drones.
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China's 'Silicon Valley' to better serve foreigners
Sep 21, 2017
Administrators of Zhongguancun, known in some quarters as China's Silicon Valley, will improve services for foreigners in a bid to woo overseas talent.
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China's Baidu and Heathrow Airport pledge to switch to electric cars
Sep 21, 2017
London's Heathrow Airport and Chinese tech giant Baidu have both pledged to transition to electric vehicles by 2030, as part of an initiative organized by the United Kingdom-based The Climate Group.