SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Sharpa’s newly debuted full body robot, North, played fully autonomous ping-pong rallies with human opponents, drawing crowds that cheered as the volleys continued. For four straight days—eight hours a day—Sharpa opted for a live game rather than a scripted showcase. Sharpa also introduced… Continue reading Sharpa Aims to “Manufacture Time” via Its CraftNet VTLA Model, and Stuns CES 2026 with Live Autonomous Demos for Fine Manipulation
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Hyundai Taps Former Tesla Robotics Leader to Bolster AI and Humanoid Robot Strategy
Hyundai Motor Group is bringing aboard Milan Kovac, who previously led Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot program, as the South Korean automaker accelerates its push into robotics and artificial intelligence, according to Reuters. Kovac will serve as an adviser to Hyundai Motor Group and is slated to become an outside director at Boston Dynamics, the company’s… Continue reading Hyundai Taps Former Tesla Robotics Leader to Bolster AI and Humanoid Robot Strategy
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In the news release, Ampace and DG Matrix Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver First UL-Certified Grid-Active BESS Integrated with Multi-Port Solid-State Transformer Architecture for AI Data Centers, issued 17-Dec-2025 by Ampace over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the 6th paragraph, first sentence, should read “Brad Li, President of Ampace Americas Region,… Continue reading /C O R R E C T I O N — Ampace/
Chassis Supply Chain’s “iPhone Moment”: China’s Tier 1 Shift as LeeKr Emerges
SHANGHAI, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Over the past decade, China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has evolved from a niche experiment into a leading force in the global automotive landscape. In the first ten months of 2025, China exported over 2 million EVs, nearly double the year-earlier figure. From European city streets to Southeast Asian highways… Continue reading Chassis Supply Chain’s “iPhone Moment”: China’s Tier 1 Shift as LeeKr Emerges
German Manager Magazine: Trump plans tariffs on Greenland: Massive criticism from business and politics004655
Donald Trump’s (79) announcement that he would impose tariffs on eight European countries caused a lot of criticism in business and politics. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (67) and Council President António Costa (64) warned of the consequences during the signing of the Mercosur agreement in Paraguay. “Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Trump plans tariffs on Greenland: Massive criticism from business and politics004655
Elon Musk Says His Optimus Robot Is So Dope That People Will Forget Tesla Ever Made Cars
Amid abysmal car sales that continue to plummet worldwide and major regulatory hurdles plaguing the company’s driver assistance software, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is desperately looking to reinvent the company. His newfound obsession has been Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot, an invention that he says will transform the EV maker into a $25 trillion robotics company.… Continue reading Elon Musk Says His Optimus Robot Is So Dope That People Will Forget Tesla Ever Made Cars
The Workers Building Labubus Are Allegedly Being Horribly Exploited
Edward Berthelot/Getty Images You know those small, gremlin-like plushies called Labubus that have taken over the globe by storm, launching a Beanie Baby-esque secondary market with soaring prices? While “blind boxes” — where buyers aren’t clued in to which one they’re getting — can go for as little as $20, more sought-after models are selling… Continue reading The Workers Building Labubus Are Allegedly Being Horribly Exploited
German Manager Magazine: Donald Trump: Criticism of Greenland tariffs from business and politics004653
Donald Trump’s (79) announcement that he would impose tariffs on eight European countries caused a lot of criticism in business and politics. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (67) and Council President António Costa (64) warned of the consequences during the signing of the Mercosur agreement in Paraguay. “Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Donald Trump: Criticism of Greenland tariffs from business and politics004653
India Explores Advanced Charging Technologies to Accelerate Electric Bus and Truck Adoption
India’s commitment to achieving a Net Zero emission target by 2070 and to reducing carbon emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030 underscores the critical need for a transition to electric mobility. This transition is a key technological leap that will propel India towards achieving global climate change targets. With an ambition to achieve a… Continue reading India Explores Advanced Charging Technologies to Accelerate Electric Bus and Truck Adoption
Weekly News Wrap: Maruti’s Rs 35,000 Crore Pact, Vinfast’s Battery Localisation, JSW-Chery Hybrid Plan, Mercedes’ Price Play
The week of January 12-18 showed how quickly India’s auto market is widening into a multi-track story, where localisation, fresh investments and new technology bets are moving in parallel. On one end, Maruti Suzuki and the Gujarat government formally signed off on a ₹35,000 crore commitment for the Khoraj plant, underlining that scale and capacity… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Maruti’s Rs 35,000 Crore Pact, Vinfast’s Battery Localisation, JSW-Chery Hybrid Plan, Mercedes’ Price Play