Live Briefs 2026-08-19 · Full coverage of embodied AI
Musk: We Will Build Entirely on Nvidia Tech, AI and Robotics Boost Bandwidth Demand
Elon Musk announces that the company will base its technology stack entirely on Nvidia, citing the growing bandwidth demands from AI and robotics.
Huang: Musk Wins AI Race Thanks to Infrastructure 'Compute Math'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang credits Elon Musk's AI leadership to his massive compute infrastructure and real-world data collection advantages, naming him the winner of the AI race.
LimX Dynamics Recaps ChinaJoy 2026 Experience
LimX Dynamics shared its experience at ChinaJoy 2026, where robots and attendees engaged in embodied intelligence interactions, noting the exploration continues.
16 Days to Go: World Robot Conference 2026 Main Forum Unveils Star-Studded Speaker List
With only 16 days remaining, the World Robot Conference 2026 is set to bring together global experts from research, industry, and international organizations for its main forum. The conference will feature in-depth discussions on frontier robotics technologies, industry trends, and collaborative innovation.
Beijing E-Town Opens Commercial Space Day, Launches First National Reliability Platform
Beijing E-Town hosted its commercial aerospace open day, where a memorandum was signed to build China's first commercial space product reliability platform.
Embodied AI Unicorn Pasini Relocates HQ to Beijing's Haidian District
Pasini, a unicorn in embodied AI with a valuation exceeding 10 billion yuan, has officially moved its headquarters from Shenzhen to Beijing's Haidian District. The move is part of a strategic adjustment to enhance R&D and data compliance, while its Shenzhen industrial base remains operational.
Trump-Backed Startup Deploys Humanoid Robots to Ukraine
Foundation Future Industries has deployed two humanoid robots to Ukraine for reconnaissance and logistics, marking the first use of humanoids in combat. Backed by Eric Trump, the startup has secured $24 million in U.S. military contracts but faces criticism over weaponizing robots.
Magic Atom Partners with Shibei to Build Shanghai's Embodied AI Hub
Magic Atom, a leading embodied AI company, has partnered with Shanghai Shibei High-Tech to establish a joint innovation center for embodied intelligence. The center will focus on data production, model evaluation, and scenario validation, aiming to accelerate the commercialization of embodied AI in Shanghai.
COOWA Hires 'Real-Machine' Scientist to Monetize World Models with 50PB Data
COOWA Tech, with 50PB of physical world data and 10,000+ robots in operation, has appointed a leading roboticist to drive its world model into profitable applications. The new chief scientist will enhance COOWAM, the company's dual-layer architecture, to close the loop from data to commercial value.
US bans imports of foreign humanoid robots, robot dogs, and solar inverters
The U.S. government has imposed a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robots, robot dogs, and solar inverters, citing national security risks. The restriction primarily affects imports from China, which dominates the global market for these products.