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ESCMID Global: Maternal RSV vaccination cuts infant hospitalisation risk by over 80%, major UKHSA study finds

MUNICH, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The largest real-world study of its kind, presented today at ESCMID Global 2026, shows that maternal vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) reduces the risk of hospitalisation in young infants by over 80% when given at least two weeks before birth.

RSV is a common virus that can cause severe respiratory illness in infants and young children, including lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. It is a leading cause of infant hospitalisation worldwide, with early-life infection linked to potential longer-term effects including recurrent wheeze or asthma, repeat hospital admissions and impaired lung health.

In England, a national maternal RSV vaccination programme was introduced on 1 September 2024, offering the Bivalent Prefusion F vaccine to pregnant women from 28 weeks’ gestation.

To evaluate its impact on infant hospitalisations due to RSV-associated LRTI, researchers from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) conducted a retrospective cohort study using linked national datasets, including NHS maternity records, immunisation data and hospital and laboratory data. The analysis included 289,399 infants born between 2 September 2024 and 24 March 2025, representing around 90% of births in England during this period.

Across the study population, 4,594 RSV-associated hospitalisations were recorded. Although infants born to unvaccinated mothers made up 55% of the total cohort, they accounted for 87.2% of hospitalisations.

In contrast, infants whose mothers were vaccinated at least 14 days before birth had a markedly lower risk of hospitalisation, with vaccine effectiveness estimated at 81.3%, relative to the unvaccinated group.

Lead author and UKHSA epidemiologist Matt Wilson commented, “As the largest study to date examining the impact of this vaccine on infant hospitalisation, these findings provide robust evidence that vaccination offers substantial protection against severe illness in young infants. We found a clear relationship between timing and protection, with effectiveness increasing as the interval between vaccination and birth lengthens, reaching close to 85% when vaccination occurs at least four weeks before delivery.”

The study also investigated outcomes in preterm infants. Vaccine effectiveness was estimated at 69.4% in preterm infants, when allowing at least 14 days between vaccination and birth.  

“These findings are particularly important for preterm infants, who are among the most vulnerable to severe RSV infection,” added Wilson. “With sufficient time between vaccination and birth, we saw good levels of protection in these babies.”

Lunit to Present Six AI Studies at AACR 2026 Highlighting Advances in Precision Oncology and Real-World Clinical Application

Lunit’s AACR 2026 presentations showed how AI-driven biomarkers can improve the efficiency of clinical workflows, uncover spatial features of the tumor microenvironment not captured by conventional methods, and enable integrated analysis to better support treatment decision-making.

SEOUL, South Korea, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lunit (KRX:328130), a leading provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and precision oncology, presented six studies at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2026, taking place from April 17 to 22 in San Diego, California.

Lunit at AACR 2026
Lunit at AACR 2026

The presentations highlighted Lunit’s continued advancements in AI-driven biomarker development, tumor microenvironment (TME) analysis, and real-world clinical applicability. Several studies were conducted in collaboration with global partners, including Agilent Technologies.

In a study conducted with Agilent Technologies and Ajou University Medical Center, researchers used Lunit SCOPE IO and uIHC to analyze over 25,000 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) samples. The results showed that tumors with high c-MET expression exhibited a significant reduction in immune cell density within 30 μm of tumor cells (p<0.001), revealing a spatial immune exclusion pattern not captured by conventional analysis. These findings suggest a potential link between c-MET overexpression and immune evasion, supporting combination strategies involving MET-targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

Researchers also present findings from an exploratory analysis of the phase II MOUNTAINEER trial, demonstrating that AI- quantified HER2 expression is strongly associated with treatment response in patients with HER2-positive metastatic colorectal cancer treated with tucatinib plus trastuzumab. The overall objective response rate (ORR) was 43.4%, increasing to as high as 80% in patients with higher HER2 expression, indicating a clearer dose-dependent relationship. Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) density independently predicted progression-free survival. Notably, patients with low stromal TIL levels showed no response (ORR 0%) and a significantly higher risk of disease progression.

These findings highlight the increasing complexity of biomarker assessment, where both tumor characteristics and immune context need to be considered, underscoring the potential role of AI in supporting treatment decision-making.

In addition to these representative studies, Lunit presented additional research abstracts at AACR 2026, further demonstrating the breadth of its AI-powered oncology research. These include studies on

  • AI-based analysis of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte in NSCLC in collaboration with Dr. David Rimm’s lab at Yale University School of Medicine
  • AI-based target discovery for bi-specific antibodies
  • Biomarker research in CD47-targeted therapies

“Our AACR presentations reflect how AI is increasingly translating into real-world clinical impact” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. “Across these studies, we demonstrate how AI-driven biomarkers can enhance precision, deepen our understanding of tumor biology and increasingly support treatment decision-making in clinical practice.”

Visit Lunit at Booth #2248 during AACR 2026 to learn more about its latest research and AI-powered solutions in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics.

Lunit’s featured presentations at AACR 2026 include:

[Poster #0011/11] Artificial intelligence-based spatial analysis of the local tumor microenvironment in relation to c-MET expression in non-small cell lung cancer
April 19, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Section 1

[Poster #7735/26] HER2 expression and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes predict response to tucatinib plus trastuzumab in HER2-positive metastatic colorectal cancer (MOUNTAINEER): Exploratory analysis of a multicenter, Phase II trial
April 22, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Section 41

[Poster #4415/23] AI-powered analysis of millions of IHC images identifies 19 spatially highly co-expressed protein pairs to enable bispecific antibody development
April 21, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Section 11

[Poster #0080/11] Quantitative assessment of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes using AI in non-small cell lung cancer and association with immunotherapy response
April 19, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Section 4

[Poster #4355/26] Cryo EM-based structural characterization of IMC-002, a next-generation anti-CD47 antibody with a unique binding site and biomarker candidates, supporting evidence of enhanced safety and efficacy
April 21, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Section 9

About Lunit

Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX: 328130) is a global leader on a mission to conquer cancer through AI. Our clinically validated solutions span medical imaging, breast health, and biomarker analysis—empowering earlier detection, smarter treatment decisions, and more precise outcomes across the cancer care continuum.

Lunit offers a comprehensive suite spanning risk prediction and early detection to precision oncology. Our FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT Breast Suite and breast health solutions support cancer screening in thousands of medical institutions worldwide, while the Lunit SCOPE platform is used in research partnership with global pharma and laboratory leaders for biomarker research, and companion diagnostic development.

Trusted by over 10,000 sites in more than 65 countries, Lunit combines deep medical expertise with continuously evolving datasets to deliver measurable impact—for patients, clinicians, and researchers alike. Headquartered in Seoul with global offices, Lunit is driving the worldwide fight against cancer. Learn more at lunit.io.

About Lunit SCOPE

Lunit SCOPE is a suite of AI-powered software that analyzes tissue slide images for digital pathology and AI biomarker development, aiming to optimize workflow and facilitate more accurate and predictive clinical data for clinicians and researchers. Lunit SCOPE platform offers multiple AI-powered tissue analysis products and assays that can streamline digital pathology workflow and diagnostics and enhance the drug development process. Lunit SCOPE IO analyzes the tumor microenvironment (TME) based on H&E analysis and provides AI-based predictive clinical outcome information. In addition, AI-driven Immunohistochemistry (IHC) slide analysis services are offered through products such as Lunit SCOPE PD-L1, Lunit SCOPE HER2, Lunit SCOPE ER/PR, and others.

 

AGIBOT Unveils New Generation of Embodied AI Robots and Models, Accelerating Real-World Deployment of Physical AI

SHANGHAI, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AGIBOT, a global leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, today announced a new generation of embodied AI products and foundation models at its 2026 Partner Conference, marking a major step toward large-scale real-world deployment of physical AI. Centered on its “One Robotic Body, Three Intelligences” full-stack architecture, the company introduced four new robotic platforms and multiple AI models designed to bridge the gap between advanced intelligence and real-world productivity.

Peng Zhihui, Co-founder, President and CTO of AGIBOT, demonstrates interactive intelligence with AGIBOT X2
Peng Zhihui, Co-founder, President and CTO of AGIBOT, demonstrates interactive intelligence with AGIBOT X2

As large models, reliable robotic hardware, and real-world data flywheels converge, embodied AI is rapidly evolving into a new production infrastructure. Building on the industry’s shift from “showcasing capabilities” to “delivering results,” AGIBOT’s latest releases aim to accelerate this transition, from showcasing capabilities to delivering measurable outcomes across industrial, commercial, and service environments.

“Embodied intelligence is no longer a concept, it is becoming a new form of productive infrastructure,” said Peng Zhihui, Co-founder, President and CTO of AGIBOT. “We are moving embodied intelligence from laboratory curiosity to production-line reality, enabling robots to truly integrate into human workflows and create measurable value across major scenarios.”

Reliable Bodies as the Foundation of Embodied AI
AGIBOT unveiled 5 new robotic platforms designed to support diverse real-world scenarios, from entertainment and retail to industrial operations and field inspection.

AGIBOT A3: Silicon-based Stage Star
The AGIBOT A3 humanoid robot is a new generation of high-performance, highly customizable platforms designed for interactive environments. Standing 173 cm tall and weighing just 55 kg with elegant golden-ratio aesthetics, it utilizes lightweight magnesium, titanium, and TPU materials to achieve an industry-leading 0.218 kW/kg power-to-weight ratio. Equipped with 10-hour ultra-long endurance, 10-second battery swap, advanced UWB centimeter-level swarm positioning for synchronized 100-robot performances, shoulder tactile sensing, and 360° multi-array microphones, the A3 enables seamless multi-robot coordination at scale. Its enhanced interaction system with full-direction audio capture further makes it ideal for entertainment, education, and customer engagement applications.

AGIBOT G2 Air: Lightweight “Human-Machine Collaborative New Paradigm”
AGIBOT G2 Air is a compact, highly agile single-arm mobile manipulator designed for light-duty, human-in-the-loop operations. It features 7 DOF, a 3 kg payload, 750–800 mm reach, sub-800 mm width, and speeds of ≥1.5 m/s. Optimized for seamless human–robot collaboration, it improves efficiency and consistency while addressing the cost–quality challenges of manual work. Its responsiveness and rapid deployment make it well-suited for retail, hospitality, logistics, and structured industrial workflows.

AGIBOT G2 Air also unifies task execution and data collection into a single workflow. Unlike traditional approaches that separate manual operations from AI training, it enables real-time data capture during task execution. Built on a UMI-isomorphic layout, it ensures alignment between egocentric and real-machine data. With an “agile, swift, compact” design, it operates in sub-800 mm spaces with zero-radius turning, and supports a clear upgrade path from assisted operation to full autonomy, protecting investment as AI capabilities evolve.

OmniHand 3 Ultra-TFlagship of the NEW Omni 3 Series
OmniHand 3 Ultra-T represents the next-generation upgrade of the OmniHand portfolio, delivering industry-leading, human-level dexterity. It features a 22+3 DOF tendon-driven system, a lightweight 500g design, and a 10:1 load-to-weight ratio. With full-hand 3D tactile sensing, an integrated palm camera, sub-0.3s response time, and a wide wrist range (55° pitch, 40° yaw), it enables precise manipulation across industrial assembly, domestic tasks, and multi-axis operations.

Alongside the flagship, two additional products expand the lineup: the industrial-grade OmniPicker 3 gripper, with 140N force, 1,000,000-cycle durability, and modular tactile sensing; and OmniHand 3 Lite, a ruggedized dexterous hand for high-impact environments. Together, the portfolio delivers both high performance and accessible solutions across diverse real-world applications.

D2 Max: The First All-Terrain Level 3 Autonomous Quadruped Robot
AGIBOT’s next-generation flagship quadruped robot, the D2 Max, is the world’s first all‑terrain Level 3 autonomous quadruped robot, defining a new standard for AGI‑driven autonomous operation. It delivers exceptional all‑terrain performance and reliability. Designed for mission-critical scenarios, the D2 Max excels in security patrol, industrial inspection, emergency rescue, logistics, agriculture, and education, transforming traditional quadruped robots from remote‑controlled tools into highly autonomous intelligent systems.

MEgo: Body-Free Data Collection System for Scalable Physical AI
MEgo is a next-generation body-free data collection system that redefines how physical AI data is generated. By removing reliance on robotic hardware, it introduces a human-centric, “capture-as-you-go” approach, enabling operators to collect high-quality multimodal data across real-world environments, from factories to retail and homes, with significantly lower cost and greater scalability.

The system combines MEgo Gripper and MEgo View to capture synchronized vision, motion, and tactile data with high precision, and is powered by the MEgo Engine platform for automated processing, reconstruction, and annotation. Together, they form a complete end-to-end pipeline, delivering ready-to-train datasets for embodied AI at scale.

Unveiling 8 Foundational AI Models Powering 3 Pillars of Embodied Intelligence
Alongside its robotic advancements, AGIBOT introduced eight foundational AI products organized under its “One Robotic Body, Three Intelligences” architecture, spanning Locomotion Intelligence, Manipulation Intelligence, and Interactive Intelligence. Together, these models form a unified Physical AI platform that integrates motion, task execution, and human interaction into a closed-loop system driven by data, simulation, and real-world deployment.

Locomotion Intelligence
Focused on enabling robots to move with human-like fluidity and adaptability in the physical world.

  • BFM (Behavioral Foundation Model) teaches robots to imitate human movements instantly from a single demonstration or short video, delivering high stability even in noisy environments and dramatically accelerating new task deployment.
  • GCFM (Generative Control Foundation Model) turns text, audio, or video inputs into natural, context-aware robot motions in real time, allowing dynamic improvisation and adaptation across entertainment and industrial scenarios.

Manipulation Intelligence
Focused on turning high-level understanding into reliable real-world task execution and productivity.

  • AGIBOT WORLD 2026 is the open-source, production-grade real-world dataset collected from authentic industrial, logistics, home, hotel, and commercial scenarios, providing the high-quality data foundation for capable manipulation intelligence.
  • GO-2 (ViLLA Embodied Foundation Model) bridges planning and execution with Action Chain-of-Thought, enabling consistent long-horizon task performance and achieving state-of-the-art results on major benchmarks.
  • GE-2 (World Action Model) creates interactive virtual worlds for safe, high-speed strategy testing and continuous improvement.
  • Genie Sim 3.0 is the one-stop simulation platform that uses natural language to instantly generate accurate digital twins of real environments for rapid training and near-perfect sim-to-real transfer.
  • SOP (Real-World Distributed Online Learning System) allows deployed robot fleets to learn continuously from real operations, turning every task into model improvement and enabling exponential scaling.

Interactive Intelligence
Focused on natural, human-centered collaboration.

  • WITA Omni is the industry’s first robot-native end-to-end multimodal interaction model. It seamlessly fuses vision, audio, language, and action, enabling context-aware, emotionally intelligent responses with synchronized speech, gestures, and expressions, making robots intuitive partners in retail, hospitality, education, and daily life.

These eight models, tightly coupled with real-world data and simulation, form a closed-loop system that continuously evolves through deployment, moving embodied AI from isolated capabilities toward scalable, production-ready intelligence.

Full-Stack Architecture and Open Ecosystem for Scalable Deployment
Building on its “One Robotic Body, Three Intelligences” architecture, AGIBOT is extending its capabilities beyond models and hardware into a full-stack ecosystem designed to support large-scale deployment of embodied AI.

To accelerate adoption, AGIBOT continues to expand its open ecosystem through its AIMA (AI Machine Architecture) platform. This ecosystem integrates key development layers across embodied AI, including operating systems, interaction frameworks, development tools, and deployment platforms.

Core components of the AIMA ecosystem include:

  • Link-U OS: Native operating system for embodied intelligence
  • LinkSoul Platform: Persistent personality, memory, and long-term interaction engine
  • LinkCraft Platform: No-code environment for motion and behavior creation
  • Genie Studio: Full-stack development platform covering data collection, training, simulation, and deployment

Together, these platforms lower the barrier to entry for embodied AI development and enable partners across industries to build, customize, and scale applications more efficiently.

Advancing Real-World Deployment at Scale
AGIBOT emphasized that the inflection point for embodied AI lies not only in model breakthroughs, but in the ability to deploy systems reliably at scale within real-world workflows.

To support this transition, the company introduced a portfolio of production-ready solutions across key scenarios, including industrial handling, logistics sorting, retail services, security inspection, and commercial operations. These solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing environments, enabling robots to deliver measurable productivity improvements.

With hundreds of robots already deployed across multiple projects and a rapidly expanding partner ecosystem, AGIBOT is advancing a new paradigm for the industry, shifting from delivering standalone robotic systems to providing outcome-driven solutions.

As embodied AI enters this next phase, AGIBOT’s integrated approach positions it at the forefront of transforming intelligent machines into a scalable, real-world productive force.

For more information, please visit AGIBOT at AGIBOT.com and follow AGIBOT on:

https://www.facebook.com/AGIBOT.zhiyuan
https://x.com/AGIBOT_zhiyuan
https://www.instagram.com/AGIBOT_
https://www.tiktok.com/@agibot_
https://www.youtube.com/@AGIBOT-robot

About AGIBOT
AGIBOT is dedicated to driving innovation through the integration of AI and robotics, creating world-leading general-purpose embodied robot products and an application ecosystem. Built on the foundation of the robotic body and powered by the fusion of interaction, manipulation, and locomotion intelligence – “1 Robotic Body, 3 Intelligence” – AGIBOT is a leading robotics company in the industry to deliver a complete product portfolio and deploy across all major application scenarios. In March 2026, AGIBOT announced the rollout of its 10,000th robot, marking a major milestone in large-scale production and deployment.

AGIBOT Declares 2026 “Deployment Year One” at APC 2026, Accelerating the Era of Embodied AI Productivity

SHANGHAI, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AGIBOT today outlined its long-term strategic vision for embodied intelligence at the AGIBOT Partner Conference (APC) 2026, declaring 2026 as the first year of large-scale commercial deployment of physical AI systems delivering measurable productivity gains.

Edward Deng, Founder, Chairman and CEO of AGIBOT, speaks on stage at APC 2026
Edward Deng, Founder, Chairman and CEO of AGIBOT, speaks on stage at APC 2026

Building on three years of rapid evolution, from R&D to mass production to commercialization, AGIBOT highlighted a fundamental industry transition: artificial intelligence is moving beyond digital cognition into real-world execution. As embodied systems begin to operate reliably in physical environments, the industry is entering a critical phase where scalable deployment and tangible productivity value are becoming achievable at scale. Against this backdrop, AGIBOT is positioning itself as a key architect of the emerging Physical AI ecosystem.

“The industry is moving from proving what robots can do, to proving what value they can consistently deliver at scale,” said Edward Deng, Founder, Chairman and CEO of AGIBOT. “At AGIBOT, we focus on making embodied intelligence deployable, combining motion, interaction, and manipulation intelligence into one system that can operate under real-world constraints. Our goal is not just to build capable robotic machines, but to turn them into reliable units of productivity that can be scaled across industries.”

A Full-Series Portfolio Built on a Unified Physical Intelligence Architecture
At APC 2026, AGIBOT unveiled its latest technological architecture at APC 2026, positioning itself as the only company to offer a full-series, full-scenario lineup spanning humanoids, wheeled platforms, and multi-form robots across different sizes and applications.

At the core of this portfolio is AGIBOT’s “One Robotic Body with Three Intelligences” framework, an engineering-ready paradigm that integrates motion, interaction, and operation intelligence into a unified system. Within this architecture, the robotic body serves not only as the physical carrier of intelligence, but also as the critical interface to the real world, where perception, decision-making, and execution must operate under real physical constraints such as force, precision, timing, and safety. This tight coupling between intelligence and embodiment enables robots to move beyond isolated capabilities toward full-domain generalization in complex environments.

Supported by one of the most comprehensive full-stack technology systems in embodied AI, spanning both “brain” and “body”, and reinforced by industry-leading mass production capabilities, AGIBOT continues to iterate its product lineup while systematically scaling deployment across increasingly complex real-world scenarios.

The XYZ Framework for Embodied Intelligence
At APC 2026, AGIBOT introduced a clear XYZ-curve framework to define the development trajectory of the embodied intelligence industry.

  • The X curve (2022–2026) represents the development and early adoption stage, where foundational breakthroughs enabled robots to achieve human-like movement. This stage is characterized by a development-state data flywheel, rapid advances in motion intelligence, and the stabilization of robotic hardware for mass production.
  • The Y curve (2026–2030) marks the deployment growth stage, where the focus shifts from capability validation to large-scale value creation. In this stage, productivity begins to approach human levels, driven by a deployment-state data flywheel, the scaling of interaction intelligence, and the scenario-based deployment of operation intelligence, leading to the emergence of embodied agents capable of executing real tasks.
  • Looking ahead, the Z curve (2030 onward) represents the deployment and popularization stage, where intelligence evolves from quantitative accumulation to qualitative breakthroughs. Generalization capabilities expand significantly, collective intelligence emerges, and robots begin to surpass human productivity in selected domains.

With 2026 declared as “Deployment Year One,” AGIBOT is formally transitioning the industry into the era of measurable productivity. This milestone is underscored by the company’s announcement of the rollout of its 10,000th robot as of March 2026, reflecting both manufacturing scale and accelerating real-world adoption. Combined with rapid revenue growth, AGIBOT has established itself as one of the fastest-scaling embodied AI companies globally.

Seven Standardized Solutions Driving Real-World Adoption
To accelerate commercialization, AGIBOT introduced seven standardized productivity solutions targeting high-value industry scenarios: loading and unloading, industrial handling, logistics sorting, guidance and retail assistance, retail service stations, security patrol, and industrial & commercial cleaning. Each solution integrates hardware, AI models, and data systems into a unified, repeatable deployment package, enabling faster rollout cycles and lower integration complexity. Unlike traditional robotics deployments that rely heavily on customization, AGIBOT’s approach emphasizes modularity, scalability, and measurable ROI.

Backed by real-world deployments across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and public infrastructure, these solutions have demonstrated quantifiable impact, from improved efficiency and precision to reduced labor costs and enhanced service capabilities. This solution-driven model marks a critical step in transitioning embodied AI from pilot projects to scalable productivity infrastructure.

Launching AIMA, A Full-Stack Open Architecture for Embodied AI
Reinforcing its role as an ecosystem builder, AGIBOT also announced the launch of AIMA (AI Machine Architecture), the industry’s first complete open technology system for embodied intelligence. Designed as a “1+3+X” architecture, AIMA consists of a unified robot operating system (Link-U OS), three core development platforms – LinkCraft for motion creation, LinkSoul for interaction design, and Genie Studio for task development – and an extensible ecosystem layer supporting a wide range of applications. The “X” represents the AGIBOT Embodied Agent Framework, enabling deployment across commercial, industrial, and home scenarios, while supporting developers and ecosystem partners.

This full-stack architecture provides an end-to-end toolchain, from low-level system control to high-level application development, significantly reducing the complexity and cost of building embodied AI solutions. Through continuous open-sourcing and platform expansion, AGIBOT has already attracted a rapidly growing global community of developers and partners, laying the foundation for scalable ecosystem innovation.

Building a Global Ecosystem for the Next Phase of Productivity
Over the next five years, AGIBOT plans to invest more than RMB 2 billion to expand its ecosystem, working alongside leading universities, industry partners, and developers to build a globally competitive embodied AI infrastructure. AGIBOT also aims to support thousands of partners and cultivate a large-scale developer community, driving both technological innovation and commercial adoption. Looking toward 2030, AGIBOT envisions embodied intelligence reaching the stage of widespread adoption, unlocking trillion-scale market potential and enabling robots to become a fundamental layer of productivity across industries.

By aligning technology, ecosystem, and commercial deployment, AGIBOT aims to usher in a new era of embodied AI-driven productivity.

For more information, please visit AGIBOT at AGIBOT.com and follow AGIBOT on:

https://www.facebook.com/AGIBOT.zhiyuan
https://x.com/AGIBOT_zhiyuan
https://www.instagram.com/AGIBOT_
https://www.tiktok.com/@agibot_
https://www.youtube.com/@AGIBOT-robot

About AGIBOT
AGIBOT is dedicated to driving innovation through the integration of AI and robotics, creating world-leading general-purpose embodied robot products and an application ecosystem. Built on the foundation of the robotic body and powered by the fusion of interaction, manipulation, and locomotion intelligence – “1 Robotic Body, 3 Intelligence” – AGIBOT is a leading robotics company in the industry to deliver a complete product portfolio and deploy across all major application scenarios. In March 2026, AGIBOT announced the rollout of its 10,000th robot, marking a major milestone in large-scale production and deployment.

 

AGIBOT unveils its Embodied Intelligence XYZ Curve
AGIBOT unveils its Embodied Intelligence XYZ Curve

OCI Global Publishes Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026

AMSTERDAM, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OCI Global (Euronext: OCI) (“OCI” or the “Company”) today announces that it has published the notice and agenda for its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), to be held on 2 June 2026.

Among other items, shareholders will be asked to vote on the proposed appointment of Mr Robert Jan van de Kraats as Executive Director of OCI N.V. for a term of one year. The proposal follows the previously announced planned transition of Mr Nassef Sawiris from his role as Executive Chair of OCI N.V. to a non-executive director position at the conclusion of the AGM.

Further information on the proposed appointment, including remuneration arrangements, is set out in the AGM explanatory notes, which are available together with the AGM agenda and related materials at www.oci-global.com.

This press release contains information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

About OCI Global

Learn more about OCI at www.oci-global.com. You can also follow OCI on LinkedIn.

DJI Showcases Best-in-Class Creator Tools at NAB 2026

Experience the Award-Winning Ronin and Osmo Product Ecosystems First Hand

LAS VEGAS, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DJI, the world’s leader in creative camera technology, will showcase how innovation and creativity have transformed storytelling at the 2026 NAB Show. With the company’s award-winning Ronin and Osmo product lines on full display, the company is demonstrating its commitment to empowering filmmakers and creators everywhere. From April 19-22, creators of all levels can experience first-hand the company’s best-in-class integrated ecosystem of cameras, stabilizers, gimbals, microphones, and power solutions. Conference attendees can also participate in hands-on demos and interactive workshops at the DJI booth.


Explore Ronin: Award-Winning Filmmaking Technology

From full-length feature films to broadcast television productions, the Ronin ecosystem of cinematic cameras and stabilizer systems has become industry standards for powerful and versatile storytelling. Attendees can get hands-on experience with the Oscar- and Emmy-award-winning Ronin series through the booth’s professional-grade film set. It will feature a car outfitted with DJI’s diverse creative car shooting solutions, including:

  • Ronin 2 Car Rigging Solution
  • Ronin 4D Car Exterior Suction Cup Mount Solution
  • Ronin 4D Flex Car Interior Shooting Solution
  • RS 4 Pro Car Exterior Suction Cup Mount Solution

NAB Show attendees can experience the newly-launched RS 5. This all-new lightweight commercial camera stabilizer features the next-gen RS Intelligent Tracking Module that can keep people, vehicles, pets, and other objects in frame from up to 10 meters away. Other Ronin products to be showcased include the groundbreaking DJI Ronin 4D, Ronin 2, Transmission, SDR Transmission, Focus Pro, RS 4 Pro, RS 4, and RS 4 Mini. 

Discover Osmo: Making Storytelling Possible for Everyone

Creators of all levels now have access to the professional-level tools. Designed to be versatile and intuitive, the Osmo product ecosystem features best-in-class cameras, smartphone gimbals, and microphones for every kind of storyteller. Attendees can try out the newest flagship Osmo cameras, including DJI’s first 360° camera, Osmo 360, DJI’s lightweight wearable camera, Osmo Nano, and the all-in-one flagship action camera, Osmo Action 6. Attendees can also experience the latest smartphone gimbals and audio recording solutions, Osmo Mobile 8 and DJI Mic 3.

Experience DJI Power: Keep the Lights On and Cameras Rolling 

Filmmakers and creators can depend on DJI’s collection of portable power stations for reliable power for any film set. Boasting powerful fast-charging capabilities with up to 3000W of output power and ultra-quiet 26dB operations, DJI Power products offer an excellent solution for improving production efficiency and workflows. Attendees can test the charging limits of the DJI Power 2000, Power 1000 v2, DJI Power 500, DJI Power Expansion Battery 2000, and DJI Power Super Fast Car Chargers.

Learn, Create, and Share

To foster creativity and skill development, DJI will host a series of workshops with filmmaking experts and talented content creators. Blake Ridder, Brandon Li, and trystane will share their expert insights into how DJI’s suite of creative tools bolsters visual storytelling. These workshops are open to all NAB visitors.  

See You at NAB Show

NAB Show will open its doors at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 19-22, 2026. Visitors can find DJI in the Central Hall, Booth Number C6719.

About DJI
Since 2006, DJI has led the world with civilian drone innovations that have empowered individuals to take flight for the first time, visionaries to turn their imagination into reality, and professionals to transform their work entirely. Today, DJI serves to build a better world by continuously promoting human advancement. With a solution-oriented mindset and genuine curiosity, DJI has expanded its ambitions into areas such as cycling, renewable energy, agriculture, public safety, surveying and mapping, and infrastructure inspection. In every application, DJI products deliver experiences that add value to lives around the world in more profound ways than ever before. 

For more information, visit our:
DJI Ronin Website: pro.dji.com
DJI Ronin Instagram: instagram.com/dji_ronin
DJI Ronin YouTube: youtube.com/@DJI_Ronin
DJI Ronin Facebook: facebook.com/DJIRoninOfficial

Please also visit our official DJI channels:
Website: dji.com
Online Store: store.dji.com
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dji
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Statement from OCI Global

AMSTERDAM, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OCI Global N.V. (“OCI” or the “Company”) (Euronext: OCI) today released the following statement alongside the convocation notice for its 2026 Annual General Meeting, to be held on 2 June 2026.

Since the appointment of the Enterprise Chamber–appointed directors in January 2026 (the “EC Directors”), the Company has continued to support their work as non-executive members of OCI’s Board. This has included their familiarisation with the Company, its governance framework, and matters relevant to the proposed transaction with Orascom Construction (“OC”).

The EC Directors are participating fully in the work of the Board alongside the other Board members. Their role, as set out by the Enterprise Chamber, is to see to it that the Board fulfils its obligations towards OCI and OCI’s stakeholders, including its minority shareholders, with the preparation of the proposed transaction with Orascom Construction or any other transaction with Orascom Construction. In this context, the EC Directors have access to management, all relevant information, and external advisers, and have appointed their own external legal and financial advisers to support their work. No outcome has been pre-judged, and the EC Directors’ review and deliberations are ongoing.

Consistent with their mandate and the ongoing Enterprise Chamber proceedings, the EC Directors are maintaining a neutral and independent position in relation to all matters falling outside the scope of their special mandate, while participating in the Board’s meetings in accordance with their role as non-executive directors.

The Company expects to provide a further update on process once the current phase of review has been completed and when it is appropriate to do so, taking into account the input of the EC Directors, the Board’s decision–making and the ongoing Enterprise Chamber proceedings. In this regard, it is noted that the long stop date for the proposed transaction with OC is 30 June 2026, with either party having the option to extend such date to year-end. Any material developments will be communicated through appropriate public disclosures, in line with applicable disclosure obligations and the principle of equal treatment of shareholders.

If the proposed transaction does not proceed, it would be for the Board to determine the other strategic options available to the Company and to evaluate what would be in the best interests of the Company and all its shareholders. Such options could include a multi–year wind–down of the remaining business or the evaluation of alternative strategic avenues, together with associated capital allocation decisions. At this stage, it would be premature to comment on any outcomes, conclusions, or other substantive matters beyond what has already been disclosed.

In parallel, the Company has continued to execute announced divestments and to manage its remaining assets, liabilities, and liquidity in the ordinary course of business. Throughout the strategic review, the Board has a fiduciary duty to consider any credible approach relating to OCI and to evaluate such approaches in accordance with its duties to the Company and all shareholders.

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Exein establishes APAC headquarters and Taipei office

Partnering with Taiwan’s ecosystem to set new global runtime cybersecurity standards

TAIPEI, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Exein, a global leader in embedded runtime cybersecurity, today announced the opening of its APAC headquarters and Taipei office in Taiwan. The new hub will serve as a regional operations and technology base, working closely with Taiwanese and APAC partners to accelerate the adoption of runtime cybersecurity across the IoT ecosystem and export new global standards.

As international regulations such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) evolve, device-level security has become both a regulatory requirement and a central industry priority. Leveraging Taiwan’s leading position in the global semiconductor and electronics manufacturing supply chain, Exein is advancing the development of runtime cybersecurity technologies in IoT security ecosystem. By embedding AI-driven protection directly into devices, manufacturers can meet “security by design” requirements and gain access to global markets with greater confidence.

With the number of connected devices expected to exceed 25 billion by 2030, the attack surface continues to expand, with a significant portion of vulnerabilities linked to IoT endpoints. Exein addresses this challenge through AI-driven runtime protection embedded at the firmware level, enabling real-time detection and response to threats while maintaining performance impact.

The APAC region contributes nearly 50% of Exein’s global revenue and has seen growth in 2025. Through strategic partnerships with MediaTek and ASPEED, Exein is expanding its footprint from IoT into data center infrastructure, integrating security capabilities into both edge devices and server platforms.

Gianni Cuozzo, Founder and CEO of Exein, said: “Expanding into APAC marks a key milestone in our global growth. Taiwan sits at the heart of the global technology supply chain, and establishing a presence here allows us to work more closely with partners shaping the next generation of connected devices. As IoT continues to grow, cybersecurity must evolve as a foundational capability. Our ambition is to make runtime cybersecurity a global standard.”

Caesar Chuang, VP of Asia Pacific & Japan at Exein, added: “For manufacturers in Taiwan and across APAC, meeting regulations such as the CRA is becoming essential for entering global markets. By embedding security directly into devices, Exein helps companies meet compliance requirements from the earliest stages of product design. At the same time, we are building a strong regional ecosystem with partners such as MediaTek and ASPEED to make runtime cybersecurity a standard capability across the supply chain.”

Exein Marketing Director, APAC
Cheryl Yen
cheryl@exein.io