BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Beijing International Week for Science Literacy concluded at the Beijing Science Center on September 20 after a five-day program running September 16–20. Framed by the theme “Science Communication in the Age of AI,” the event explored how artificial intelligence (AI) can be applied to expand science outreach, foster global collaboration, strengthen public engagement with science, and address shared societal challenges moving forward. 

The opening ceremony featured remarks from senior officials and international science leaders, including Li Xin, Executive Vice President of the Beijing Association for Science and Technology (BAST); Shahbaz Khan, Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia; Guo Zhe, Director of the China Science and Technology Museum and Executive Vice Chairman of the Chinese Society of Natural Science Museums; and Lazzat Kussainova, Chairperson and Chief Researcher of the Kazakhstan-based International Centre of Scientific Collaborations. During the ceremony, Su Guomin, Vice President of BAST, Director of the Beijing Science Center (Beijing Youth Science and Technology Center), and Secretary-General of the Beijing Global Network of Science Festivals, presented certificates to newly inducted members of the network. 

The event brought together nearly two dozen representatives from science festival committees, science centers, and museums across 14 countries, including Thailand, South Africa, and Norway. It also drew more than 200 participants from across China—representing Beijing, Shanghai, and Anhui, among other municipalities and provinces—including directors of science and technology museums, as well as researchers and faculty from universities and institutes.

Throughout the week, international experts shared insights on immersive science education practices, while a multinational exhibition zone showcased interactive displays highlighting new approaches to public engagement. In addition, youth-oriented workshops, organized in partnership with global institutions, offered hands-on activities designed to inspire the next generation of innovators. 

WUHU, China, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In September 2025, “Mornine,” the first humanoid robot developed by AiMOGA Robotics, officially achieved three core EU certifications—CE-MD (Machinery Safety), CE-RED (Radio Equipment), and EN 18031 (Cybersecurity and Data Protection)—becoming the world’s first humanoid robot certified in both hardware and software under the European Union framework.

 Authoritative Certifications: Setting a New Global Benchmark for Humanoid Robots

The certifications were conducted by TÜV Rheinland, a globally recognized independent testing organization. The CE-MD certificate covers mechanical, electrical, and functional safety across system design and development. CE-RED evaluates the electromagnetic compatibility and signal stability of wireless communication modules. EN 18031, enforced by the EU from August 1, 2025, focuses on cybersecurity and data protection, with Mornine passing both EN 18031-1:2024 and EN 18031-2:2024—making it the first humanoid robot to do so.

Technical Rigor Behind Fast Certification: Building a Full-Spectrum Safety System

The certification spans multiple dimensions—including structural components, power modules, LiDAR, communication interfaces, operating systems, lighting safety, RoHS hazardous substance testing, and WEEE environmental compliance—establishing a full-module closed-loop testing process. This represents the most comprehensive CE certification to date in the humanoid robotics field.

From Global Pilots to Scalable Delivery: Building a Repeatable Deployment Framework

With CE certification secured, AiMOGA is now authorized to sell, deploy, and service its humanoid robots across EU member states. Mornine has already been deployed in 4S dealerships in Malaysia, the UAE, and South Africa—supporting tasks such as vehicle walkthroughs, multilingual interaction, and personalized services.

Beyond compliance, AiMOGA is actively building an integrated delivery model combining certification, scenario validation, and standard deployment. The model is adaptable to sectors, including automotive retail, public service, and education—supporting scalable, replicable deployment of humanoid robots globally.

As the world’s first humanoid robot company to achieve the EU’s triple certification for both hardware and software, AiMOGA is setting the stage for technological evolution ahead of the upcoming 2025 Chery International User Summit. Guided by the principle of “CO-CREATE•CO-DEFINE”, AiMOGA Robotics will leverage real-world commercial applications as a foundation to help shape the global path toward humanoid robot standardization.

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) opened in Hangzhou on September 22, welcoming participation from over 100 countries and territories. This marks the first time that the event has taken place in China and the Asia-Pacific region. As the first Chinese technology company to be a strategic partner of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD), BOE co-organized a side event dedicated to the Science Decade with UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Sector during the 5th WCBR. Distinguished guests present at the event included Ms. Lidia Brito, Assistant Director-General, Natural Sciences Sector, UNESCO; Mr. Hu Shaofeng, Director, Division of Science Policies and Basic Sciences, Natural Sciences Sector, UNESCO; and Mr. Si Da, Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, BOE. They were joined by representatives from countries like South Africa and Armenia and those from various international organizations and enterprises. The event offered a full picture of how BOE leverages technology to help less developed regions like Africa enhance their science and technology capabilities for development, and to advance the Science Decade initiative in the Asia-Pacific region.

BOE and UNESCO, alongside other partners, launched the Windows to STEM initiative earlier in 2025, with the aim to improve Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education across Africa. In August this year, the first Windows to STEM workshop for teachers was held in Nairobi, Kenya. With the aid of BOE’s smart education devices and instructional materials, the workshop brought together local teachers for hands-on learning in programming and teaching with AI. BOE and its partners plan to hold a launch ceremony at the end of the year and will work together to extend the initiative to the broader Africa.

BOE embeds the concept of sustainable development into every aspect of production, manufacturing, and operations. In April this year, BOE released the first sustainability brand in China’s display sector – “ONE” (Open Next Earth), in a move to build an organic system that can create sustainable value. In September, the company unveiled its sustainable development strategy, setting an example for Chinese technology companies to practice the ESG concept amid the wave of globalization.

Going forward, BOE will stick to the path of market-oriented, international, and professional development and continuously invest in science popularization, digital innovation, green and low-carbon development, and other undertakings to champion global sustainable development.

DONGGUAN, China, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — iQOO has confirmed that the upcoming iQOO 15 will be among the first smartphones equipped with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Qualcomm held the first day of its 2025 Snapdragon Summit, unveiling the next-generation flagship mobile platform.

During the summit, Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon presented the company’s vision for the future of mobile technology in the AI era. Manufactured based on TSMC’s 3 nm N3P process, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 offers higher transistor density compared to the previous generation.

In terms of CPU architecture, the platform adopts a fully self-developed Oryon design instead of the standard ARM solution. It features an innovative “2+6” all-big-core configuration, including two high-performance cores running at up to 4.74 GHz and six efficiency cores at 3.63 GHz. The total cache has been increased to 32 MB, which enhances multitasking capability and sustained performance.

Earlier reports indicate that iQOO 15 has already appeared on Geekbench, showcasing impressive benchmark results. The device is expected to launch in the coming months as the new flagship model from iQOO.