SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, the global leader in commercial service robotics, today hosted its Pudu AI Technology Briefing on the opening day of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. During the event, the company shared the latest progress of its “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” technology architecture, offering an in-depth look at its Physical Agent architecture while presenting the PUDU D7, its industrial-grade semi-humanoid robot, in its first offline public showcase.

As Embodied AI moves from research to large-scale commercial deployment, the industry’s next challenge is no longer developing more capable AI models, but building a continuous loop that connects technology, products, commercial deployment, and real-world data. Ranked No. 1 globally in both revenue and shipment volume for commercial service robots, Pudu Robotics is leveraging its large-scale real-world deployment to accelerate the development of Physical AI.

Robots Are Bringing AI into the Physical World

Recent advances in large language models, multimodal foundation models, and AI agents have enabled AI to evolve from generating content to understanding increasingly complex tasks. As capabilities in perception, reasoning, planning, and execution continue to mature, AI is extending beyond digital environments into the physical world.

According to Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Embodied Intelligence and Commercial Service Robot Independent Market Research Report, the rapid advancement of foundation models and AI agents is accelerating AI’s transition from content generation to real-world task execution. Equipped with perception, mobility, interaction, and manipulation capabilities, robots have become one of the most critical hardware platforms in the era of Physical AI.

The report highlights that commercial service robots covering delivery, cleaning, and guiding scenarios directly address industry pain points such as rising labor costs and operational inefficiencies, providing the practical foundation for immediate, large-scale commercial deployment.

One Brain, Multiple Embodiments: A Unified Platform for Robotics

As embodied AI advances toward commercialization, the industry faces several common challenges, including the availability of real-world data, engineering and manufacturing capabilities, sustainable commercial deployment, and global scalability. To address these challenges, Pudu Robotics continues to advance its “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” technology philosophy, enabling different robot forms to share the same underlying intelligence through a unified model and software architecture.

“By building a unified intelligence foundation, we enable different robot forms to share the same ‘brain,’ allowing robotics to evolve from standalone intelligence to a platform-based intelligence ecosystem,” said Shawn Wu, General Manager of the General Embodied AI Product Line at Pudu Robotics.

Building a Three-Layer Architecture for Platform-Level Intelligence

Under this philosophy, Pudu has developed a three-layer Physical Agent architecture. Together, these layers enable robots to complete the full operational loop of perception, understanding, planning, execution, and feedback in real-world environments.

• Robot Body Layer: Multiple Robot Forms for Different Tasks

The robot body layer serves as AI’s physical interface with the real world. Pudu continues to develop multiple product forms tailored to diverse scenario demands, including specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots. Different forms handle distinct tasks: specialized robots tackle high-frequency, highly standardized tasks; semi-humanoid robots operate in complex industrial and commercial environments; and humanoid robots explore open-ended human-robot collaboration.

• System Layer: PuduAgent OS as the Intelligent Operating System

Serving as the central intelligence hub connecting models, skills, and robot bodies, Pudu introduced PuduAgent OS. Utilizing interactive Visual-Language-Models (VLM), long/short-term memory modules, and safety guardrails, it manages task comprehension, planning, experience accumulation, and safe operation. Its core value lies in allowing diverse robot forms to share the same “brain,” enabling cross-body and cross-scenario skill migration by reusing existing capabilities through a unified system.

• Skill Layer: PuduFM Enables Robots to Understand and Act

The skill layer determines what robots are capable of doing in the physical world. Pudu’s embodied intelligence foundation model, PuduFM features a physical VLM module, a Physics Intuition Model (PIM), and action-expert modules to provide the robot with real-world understanding, reasoning, and execution capabilities. Unlike traditional robots that rely on pre-programmed rules, PuduFM aims to empower robots to understand environments, predict outcomes, autonomously plan tasks, execute actions, and continuously optimize based on feedback.

PUDU D7 Makes Its First Offline Appearance

As an important example of the “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” philosophy, PUDU D7 made its first offline public appearance at WAIC 2026.

Powered by the PuduFM, PUDU D7 supports payloads of up to 14 kg and an operating height of 2 meters, enabling complex tasks such as material handling, high-reach picking, and warehouse logistics, making it highly adaptable for real-world applications across manufacturing, warehousing, and retail environments.

From service delivery and commercial cleaning to industrial delivery and general embodied AI, Pudu Robotics continues to expand both the range of robot forms and application scenarios supported by its unified intelligence platform, turning the vision of “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” into practical deployments.

From Product Leadership to Platform Intelligence

According to Frost & Sullivan’s latest 2025 report, Pudu Robotics leads the global commercial service robotics industry in revenue and shipments, ranks first among Chinese commercial service robotics companies by overseas market share, and holds the top position globally in commercial cleaning robotics revenue.

As the robotics industry enters a new stage of development, Pudu Robotics is building on more than a decade of experience in commercial robotics to transform real-world operational data into continuously evolving embodied intelligence. The company is extending its expertise in technology, products, and commercialization into a unified AI platform that supports multiple robot forms.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the commercial service robotics sector, is dedicated to empowering easier work and better lives through AI and robotics, with a vision of building a global intelligent robotics infrastructure that serves 10 billion people worldwide.

Pudu Robotics has developed key core technologies and components, including robotic joint modules and motion controllers, and has filed more than 1,900 patent applications worldwide. Built on three core technologies—Embodied Navigation, Embodied Manipulation, and Embodied Interaction—Pudu Robotics has pioneered a “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” architecture, establishing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots.

Currently, Pudu offers four major product lines: service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI. Its solutions are widely deployed across industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate and property services, healthcare, entertainment and sport, education, and public services.

To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 units globally, with a presence in more than 85 countries and regions.

 Private screening of “Dear You” traces the evolution of remittance from traditional Qiaopi to digital transfers via Weixin

SINGAPORE, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TenPay Global, Tencent’s cross-border payment platform, brought together remittance partners in Singapore, including DBS Bank, Panda Remit and Western Union, to discuss improvements to the cross-border remittance user experience and ways to strengthen collaboration across the partner ecosystem. The exchange was held on July 12 alongside a private screening of the film “Dear You.”

Taking the film’s theme of “Qiaopi” as its starting point, the event traced the evolution of cross-border remittance from the traditional practice of sending money and family letters together to today’s digital services. In the past, Qiaopi was both a remittance and a family letter, carrying not only financial support but also news and words of care between relatives separated by distance. Today, recipients can receive remittances through Weixin, the same app they use to message family and friends, making digital remittance a modern-day form of “Qiaopi.” Supported by digital technology and a global network of partners, funds sent home can now arrive in as little as one minute.

Ms P’ing Lim, Regional Head, Ecosystems & Cross Border Payments, Consumer Banking Group, DBS Bank, said: “Stories like Dear You remind us that while the way we send money has evolved, its purpose remains unchanged – to help people stay connected to the people and places that matter most. As a bank that has served generations of Singaporeans, we understand the important role that cross-border payments play in supporting families, businesses and everyday life across borders. Together with our partners including TenPay Global, we remain committed to building one of Asia’s most connected cross-border payments ecosystems, making it faster, simpler and more secure for customers to remit, pay and transact seamlessly across the region.”

Marco Jin, Business Development Director of Panda Remit, said: “Panda Remit has enjoyed a long-standing partnership with TenPay Global, becoming the first remittance partner to enable direct transfers into Weixin since 2021. Our partnership has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, with Panda Remit pioneering multiple first-to-market capabilities together with TenPay Global, including the launch of the Panda Remit Weixin Mini Program, delivering a seamless & secure remittance experience. We look forward to continuing to innovate together and bringing even greater value to users worldwide.”

Vince Tallent, Senior Vice President and Head of APAC, Western Union, said: “As customer expectations continue to evolve, the strategic partnership with TenPay Global reflects Western Union’s commitment to putting customers at the center of everything we do, bringing together our global cross-border money movement capabilities with the innovation and reach of the Weixin ecosystem. Since launching our co-branded flagship store in Singapore’s Chinatown in 2025, we have continued to enhance the remittance experience and create more seamless ways for customers to move money across borders and stay connected to the people and opportunities that matter most.”

Royal Chen, Vice President of Tencent Financial Technology, said: “Cross-border remittance moves funds, but more than that, it connects people through the everyday care they show one another. In the past, a single ‘Qiaopi’ could take months to complete its round trip. Today, technology enables 24/7 cross-border remittance, with funds arriving in as little as one minute, directly to Weixin — an experience as simple as sending a message.”

“TenPay Global’s cross-border remittance platform currently partners with more than 60 major international banks and remittance institutions, supporting remittances to China from over 150 countries and regions. TenPay Global will continue to collaborate closely with banks, remittance institutions and fintech partners to strengthen its cross-border remittance network, so users can securely send care and support to their families through a familiar and intuitive way,” he added.

From Qiaopi to digital remittance, the way people send money has changed, but the desire to stay connected with family remains the same. The event also formed part of TenPay Global’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with its Singapore partners and jointly engage and give back to user community. Many long-time cross-border remittance users also joined the event, sharing their own remittance stories and taking part in the on-site activities. At the event, an interactive “Words From Afar” corner invited guests to collect a commemorative “Ping An Pi,” or “letter of peace,” write a message to family and friends back home, and post it through an on-site mailbox. Guests could also use Weixin to scan a QR code and generate a personalized, AI-powered “digital Qiaopi,” providing an interactive way to experience how the remittance journey has evolved.

About TenPay Global

TenPay Global is Tencent’s cross-border payment platform, comprising a network of licensed financial institutions under Tencent. By connecting the Weixin ecosystem, global payment partners, and international users and scenarios, TenPay Global provides end-to-end payment solutions for cross-border remittances, consumption, and commerce. Backed by years of industry experience and a robust risk management framework, TenPay Global delivers world-class standards in system reliability, fund security, and regulatory compliance. Official Website: TenPay Global

PARIS, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 Global Conference of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD) is taking place from July 15 to 17 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. As the first Chinese technology company to be a strategic partner of the IDSSD, BOE not only provides technical support for the Conference but also participates in high-level roundtables and the STEM education side event. Notably, it has curated the “Open Next Earth” technology-themed exhibition. This marks a major step on its global journey as it deepens integration into the global science governance system, making China’s voice heard on the UN stage. During the conference, BOE also attended the awards ceremony for the African Edition of the Science Club Challenge 2026 and presented the gold award.

At the final plenary on July 16, BOE shared insights on how science can play a more pivotal role in the future. The company will elevate the role through three key transformations: from project delivery to capacity building, from technology provision to ecosystem development, and from one-off investment to long-term commitment. The goal is to bridge geographical divides via STEM education and create equitable innovation opportunities for youth worldwide. BOE also attended the parallel thematic session on STEM education on the same day, sharing practical experiences on key topics like the scaling of STEM education and the long-term value of tech industry engagement in STEM education. The session also saw the launch of the Global Engagement Network for Science (GENS), an initiative to connect science clubs across 56 countries to build inclusive, high-impact communities that support all young learners.

The “Open Next Earth” exhibition centered on BOE’s sustainability brand “ONE” showcases deep integration of cutting-edge display technology with global sustainable development. In the digital culture zone, with the aid of 8K restoration technology, the millennium-old Dunhuang mural The Nine-Colored Deer: Jataka of the Deer King is rendered in exquisite detail on a 110-inch 8K UHD display from BOE. Next to this, visitors can enjoy an immersive mixed reality experience inspired by the masterpiece Along the River During the Qingming Festival painted by the Ming dynasty artist Qiu Ying (c. 1494–1552). The green energy zone features BOE’s perovskite solar backpacks and foldable photovoltaic panels, demonstrating a low-carbon pathway to integrating green technology into everyday scenarios. The STEM education achievements zone presents the collaborative journey and key milestones since BOE’s partnership with UNESCO began in 2024, underscoring a leap from isolated empowerment efforts to ecosystem co-creation.

By integrating innovative technological capabilities with the global science governance system, BOE has established a replicable and scalable model of cooperation. This offers a China solution to the global STEM education ecosystem that combines strategic vision and practical implementation. BOE will continue working with UNESCO and global partners and leveraging display technology and digital innovation to expand and deepen inclusive STEM education and contribute more to global sustainable development.

PUTIAN, China, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On July 16, SKSHU Paint Co., Ltd. (“3TREES”) held a grand opening ceremony for its Quality Homes Technology Experience Center at the corporate headquarters in Putian, Fujian, officially winning the Guinness World Record for the largest coatings showroom. Hong Jie, Chairman and CEO of 3TREES, and official Guinness World Records Adjudicator Luo Qiong jointly unveiled the plaque of this nearly 20,000-square-meter immersive complex, attracting nearly 1,000 partners, employees and guests from all walks of life.

Renovated from a two-decade-old idle factory with 3TREES green coating materials, the venue sets a replicable benchmark for urban renewal and industrial tourism. It retains original industrial textures while adopting innovative eco-materials and smart construction techniques, forming a livelihood project that improves residents’ sense of happiness. Developed by a global expert design team for nearly one year, the four-story hall integrates brand display, cultural inheritance and real-scene experience, covering all industrial chain solutions of retail, engineering, industrial coatings and traditional lacquer.

The first floor focuses on consumer-side healthy home renovation; the second displays B-end urban renewal and intelligent construction systems; the third floor features an art museum showcasing 8,000-year-old Chinese lacquer intangible heritage; the fourth offers a lifestyle experience zone. Its core “Instant Renovation for Immediate Move-in” solution realizes fast, low-cost space upgrading without large-scale demolition.

During the ceremony, the record fully highlights outstanding Chinese brand power, presenting a new model combining green smart manufacturing and spatial aesthetics to the globe. Adhering to the mission of building better homes and cities, 3TREES’ landmark center redefines global standards for coating exhibition spaces. Going forward, the brand will push coordinated development of product quality and industry services, accelerate domestic substitution of high-end industrial coatings, and continuously create healthier living spaces for people.

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The fourth agreement since 2019 deepens co-branded campaigns and data-led destination marketing across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia.

SINGAPORE, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To drive the next phase of tourism growth, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Traveloka yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Singapore as a preferred destination for travellers across five key source markets: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia.

The agreement extends a longstanding partnership through agreements signed in April 2019, May 2022 and January 2024. For the first time, it has expanded to include Australia – a key source market for both organisations – as well as events marketing to leverage Singapore’s position as a leading hub for live entertainment. 

Under the partnership, STB and Traveloka intend to collaborate across four areas: co-branded tactical campaigns spotlighting Singapore on Traveloka’s platform; destination storytelling that helps travellers discover what to see and do; travel tied to Singapore’s vibrant events calendar; and the exchange of aggregated, privacy-safe travel insights that help STB sharpen how Singapore is marketed in each source market. Traveloka’s role is to put its regional reach and consumer insight to work behind Singapore’s destination ambitions.

Aligned with STB’s broader ‘We Don’t Wait For Fun‘ campaign, the co-branded campaigns will target two priority traveller segments – visitors in the early stages of their careers, and families with kids – encouraging them to seize the moment for a Singapore getaway.

“This renewal reflects the importance of Southeast Asia and Australia, as well as the strength of our longstanding partnership with Traveloka,” said Ms Melissa Ow, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board. “Traveloka’s reach, combined with its deep understanding of how travellers in this region discover and book, makes it a strategic partner in our efforts to grow high-yield visitation and ensure Singapore remains a destination worth returning to, time and again.”

Mr Albert, Co-founder, Traveloka says, “Singapore is one of the most-loved destinations among our travellers, and demand across our markets continues to grow. Our role is to be a trusted enabler, bringing the audience, the insight and the all-in-one booking experience that help STB tell Singapore’s story to the right travellers. After more than half a decade working together, this renewal is a sign of the trust we’ve built.”

The collaboration also looks ahead to newer ways of working. Both parties will develop seasonal promotions aligned to Singapore’s events calendar, and explore how data-driven insight and emerging AI tools can support destination storytelling and content discovery, within agreed data-governance and privacy safeguards. As a data-driven platform, Traveloka sees this as part of how modern destination marketing will be done across the region.

About the Singapore Tourism Board

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore’s key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions.

More: www.stb.gov.sg or www.visitsingapore.com | Follow us: STB LinkedIn, STB Facebook or STB Instagram

About Traveloka

Traveloka is Southeast Asia’s leading all-in-one travel tech platform, bringing flights, hotels, activities, travel insurance, and eSIM together in a single app. Founded in 2012, Traveloka now operates across Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. With over 140 million app downloads, Traveloka was named Best Travel App at the Sensor Tower APAC Awards. With access to over 2 million hotels worldwide and 24/7 live chat support, Traveloka’s mission is to make travel more accessible and enjoyable for everyone across the region and beyond.

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