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Creality Celebrates 11th Anniversary with New Visual Identity and 3D Printing Innovations

DETROIT, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Creality, a leading global 3D printing technology brand, celebrated its 11th anniversary at the Renaissance Center of Detroit by the announcement of new products and an updated visual identity. The celebration was held with creators to showcase their creative 3D printing projects that are contributing to everyday life.

Updated Visual Identity

Creality has always dedicated itself to taking an extra step in supporting innovation. Now with a comprehensive product portfolio that meets all 3D printing needs, the brand has updated its visual identity to match. Creality adopts an original font and a new mascot Maker—which stands for Multi-functional Adaptive Knowledge 3D Engineering Robot—to better reflect its brand innovation. In addition to enhancing the brand’s recognition, Maker will serve as a technical instructor for all 3D printing lovers. These visuals will be rolled out across all company materials, product packaging, and branding assets over time.

Creality's new mascot Maker—stands for Multi-functional Adaptive Knowledge 3D Engineering Robot.
Creality’s new mascot Maker—stands for Multi-functional Adaptive Knowledge 3D Engineering Robot.

Unleashing Creativity

Following the spirit of the ShareFest, an event series celebrating creativity nurtured by 3D printing, Creality’s anniversary event also had the honor to provide an opportunity for real makers to elaborate how 3D printers make their unique ideas sparkle.

Sterling Backus, a physicist known for his 3D-printed Lamborghini Aventador, shared his 5-year experiment on the car; he also envisioned 3D printing in broader industrial applications.

Purdue University’s Rick Womack explained how higher-education students can benefit from Creality’s accessible printers in his 3D Printing Club, and the educational value of 3D printing technology.

Veteran 3D printing user Ian Davis has been in the field of engineering for three decades. As a cancer survivor, Ian designed and produced his own prosthetic hand, and actively customized 3D-printed devices for others.

YouTuber SaturdayMorningProps’s Dylan O’Connell shared the experience of reliving his childhood dreams about classic sci-fi movies through his 3D-printed props.

“We are thrilled to see so many creative minds realizing their dream projects with the help of Creality products,” said Michael Tang, Chief Technology Officer of Creality, “Their creations are truly inspiring and drive us to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether in the past or the future, Creality remains committed to expanding the possibilities of 3D printing, empowering both professionals and hobbyists to turn their visions into reality.”

Expanding Product Ecosystem

At the event, Creality unveiled its K2 & K2 Pro, further expanding its K2 Series—flagship FFF (fused filament fabrication) large-format multi-color 3D printers. These models join the popular K2 Plus, reinforcing a strong mid-to-high-end product range designed for exceptional performance and versatility. Together with the Creality RaptorX 3D scanner, the K2 series won the Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the Industrial Equipment, Machinery, and Automation category—a testament to its unparalleled innovation in industrial-grade 3D printing solutions.

Unlike traditional stepper motors that often lose steps under load, the K2 series features FOC step-servo motors, ensuring high accuracy by providing precise control over position and speed, along with improved thermal performance. The printers boast a unibody die-cast frame design, which simplifies the structure while enhancing product consistency and durability.

The Creality ecosystem is a powerhouse of innovation. From the Falcon A1 Pro laser engraver and Otter Lite 3D scanner, SpacePi X4 filament dryer, to the HALOT-X1 resin 3D printer and Soleyin Filament, each product works seamlessly together to drive technological advancement and to elevate the 3D printing experience.

Emil Ma, Head of Branding and Marketing, remarked at the event: “Creality carefully listens to users feedback and continues to evolve—from the self-developed step-servo motor to AI features in the latest CrealityCloud 6.0, Creality makes breakthroughs that really respond to what the community needs.”

About Creality

Founded in Shenzhen in 2014, Creality is a global pioneer in the 3d printing industry that focuses on the research, design and production of consumer and professional-grade 3D printers and 3D printing accessories. As a user-centric company, Creality has expanded its footprint across more than 100 countries and regions and shipped over 5 million 3D printers worldwide, introducing 3D printing to homes, schools, workshops, factories and academic institutions, and driving digitalization in manufacturing, education, healthcare, architecture and beyond.

 

Prime Focus Technologies Wins NAB Show “Product of the Year” Award for CLEAR® AI Content Studio Agents

LOS ANGELES, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), creator of CLEAR®, announced today that its AI-powered application, CLEAR® AI Content Studio, has won the 2025 NAB Show “Product of the Year” Award in the AI/Machine Learning category.

T Shobhana and the Product Team
T Shobhana and the Product Team

This prestigious honor celebrates breakthrough technologies transforming the media and entertainment landscape. CLEAR® AI Content Studio enables media companies to transform long-form content into snackable, monetizable videos—3x faster and at lower cost per clip—addressing the growing demand for short-form content across digital, social, and OTT platforms.

These agents work in tandem with human users to dramatically accelerate content workflows. The Entertainment Highlights Agent identifies key moments to generate compelling short-form clips; the Reframe Agent optimizes content for mobile-first platforms by converting horizontal formats into vertical or square formats; the Localize Agent enables rapid global distribution by generating AI-powered subtitles, dubs, and closed captions; the Thumbnail Agent selects eye-catching visuals to boost engagement; and the TSK Agent (Title, Synopsis, Keywords) creates rich, platform-optimized metadata to enhance discoverability.

Teams can intuitively search for content, assemble lineups, perform edits in the cloud, and seamlessly export assets to Adobe Premiere Pro—ensuring a smooth and efficient transition into creative post-production pipelines.

CLEAR® AI Content Studio solves for speed, relevance, and personalization—all in one workspace,” said Ramki Sankaranarayanan, Founder & Global CEO, Prime Focus Technologies. “This award is recognition of how AI agents can co-work with human creativity to deliver results that were previously unthinkable.”

The solution is already driving measurable impact:

  • 8X content upload increase, 3X subscriber growth and 22X YouTube revenue boost for a major broadcaster
  • 85% cost savings for an OTT platform through AI-powered subtitling across 15 languages
  • 5X increase in content reuse and 50% reduction in promo creation time for a global broadcaster, accelerating monetization

CLEAR® AI Content Studio enables rapid turnaround of catch-up clips, recaps, trailers, and short-form news summaries; auto-adapts content for mobile-first formats; and localizes with subtitles, dubs, and closed captions—reducing production overheads and scaling audience engagement in a fragmented media landscape.

About Prime Focus Technologies

Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) is the creator of CLEAR®. It offers streaming platforms, studios, and broadcasters AI-led technology and media services powered by the cloud—enabling creativity, agility, and most importantly, revenue growth. PFT partners with major players such as Channel 4, ITV, Sinclair Broadcast Group, A&E Networks, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, Crunchyroll, Insight TV, JioStar, BCCI, Tegna, Amazon MGM Studios, and more.

For more information visit: www.primefocustechnologies.com

Press Contact

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Senior Vice President & Global Head of Marketing
Prime Focus Technologies
Los Angeles, CA
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PRIVATEER’S GLOBAL EXPANSION CONTINUES WITH STRATEGIC INVESTMENT FROM TAIWAN’S FAR EASTERN GROUP

KIHEI, Hawaii, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Privateer, a leader in geospatial intelligence and space sustainability, today announced a strategic investment from Far Eastern Group (FEG), one of Taiwan’s largest and most influential conglomerates.

FEG joins a group of top investors on whose support Privateer’s rapid emergence in the national security and commercial geospatial markets has been built, including Lux Capital, Sequoia, Google Ventures, Murata, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.

“We’ve grown with the backing of some of the best venture firms in the world, and I’m thrilled to count the prestigious Far Eastern Group among them,” Privateer CEO and Chairman Alex Fielding said. “I look forward to working together on public and private sector opportunities in the Asia-Pacific as Privateer continues to expand globally.”

FEG’s investment becomes the latest milestone for Privateer, which followed its $56.5M Series A fundraise and Orbital Insight acquisition with a contract award from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Fusing disparate data sources for an all-domain perspective with AI-driven analysis, the company’s intelligence solutions eliminate gaps to uniquely produce critical insights. Privateer’s recent maritime monitoring tool exemplifies the optimizing power of its blend of space domain awareness, Earth observation data, and AI modeling.

“Privateer’s cutting-edge sea-to-space intelligence platform offers powerful insights that can drive innovation across a wide range of industries,” said Juliana Pidner Hsu, Managing Director of DRIVE Catalyst, FEG’s venture capital arm. “Investing in this level of advanced technology strengthens our ability to understand complex regional dynamics and identify transformative solutions—particularly in areas like marine transportation, which is central to FEG’s operations.”

The investment demonstrates the premium placed on real-time, actionable intelligence as businesses and governments navigate increasingly complex and interrelated global challenges at a time of intense focus on government efficiency.

Privateer’s sustainable, scalable decision intelligence platform responds to that need by enabling speed, cost, and accuracy of information for civil, commercial, and defense applications.

About Privateer
Privateer is a leader in Earth intelligence and AI, integrating data from sea to space to deliver actionable insights. Leveraging advanced analytics, Privateer enables organizations to understand the present, anticipate the future, and make better decisions. From global security and supply chain resilience to infrastructure monitoring, Privateer transforms space-based data into strategic intelligence. Co-founded by Apple pioneer Steve Wozniak, the company is committed to making space a shared and sustainable resource for humanity.

Learn more: privateer.com

Contact
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Xiao‑I Corporation Crosses into Profitability on Run‑Rate Basis; Pre‑Announces 2024 Revenue Up 19% and Guides to Full‑Year Profit in 2025

Margin expansion from Hua Zang LLM MaaS and AI hardware sets the stage for sustainable earnings growth

SHANGHAI, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Xiao‑I Corporation (NASDAQ: AIXI), a global leader in artificial‑intelligence solutions, today pre‑announced selected, unaudited results for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Driven by accelerating adoption of its Hua Zang large language model (LLM) as a Model‑as‑a‑Service (MaaS) offering and rising sales of AI‑powered consumer hardware, Xiao‑I generated approximately US$70.3 million in revenue, up 19 % year‑over‑year. Strong margin expansion enabled the Company to achieve positive operating income in the fourth quarter of 2024, establishing a profitable run‑rate as it enters 2025. Management now guides to full‑year profitability in 2025.

Key Financial Highlights 

– Revenue: ~US$70.3 million in 2024, +19 % YoY.

– Gross Margin: Improved to 69 % (vs. 67 % in 2023) on higher‑margin MaaS mix and scale efficiencies.

– Net Loss: Narrowed to US$12.9 million, a 52 % improvement from 2023, reflecting disciplined cost control and revenue growth.

– Run‑Rate Profitability: Positive operating income achieved in Q4 2024 positions the Company for sustained profitability.

Management Commentary

“A year ago we set out to prove that our technology platform could scale profitably,” said a Company spokesperson. “By the fourth quarter of 2024 we crossed into operating profitability on a run‑rate basis, and the momentum in both Hua Zang MaaS deployments and AI hardware sales gives us confidence to guide for full‑year profitability in 2025. We will continue to focus on high‑margin, recurring revenue streams while prudently investing in innovation that deepens our competitive moat.”

Litigation Update – Additional Upside Potential

As previously disclosed, Xiao‑I has sued Apple Inc. for alleged patent infringement related to voice‑assistant technologies. All hearings concluded in 2024, and the parties are awaiting a ruling from the Shanghai High People’s Court. A favorable judgment could provide non‑operating upside to the Company’s 2025 financial results; however, no potential award is included in current guidance.

Disclaimer for the Projection and Guidance

The projection is based on current business progress and assumes no material non-cash impairments or similar losses. However, given the heightened macroeconomic volatility in 2025, including potential trade policy shifts and demand fluctuations, management may adjust expectations in response to operational realities. Investors should remain cognizant of these risks impacting profit realization timelines.

About Xiao-I Corporation

Xiao-I Corporation is a leading cognitive intelligence enterprise in China that offers a diverse range of business solutions and services in artificial intelligence, covering natural language processing, voice and image recognition, machine learning, and affective computing. Since its inception in 2001, the Company has developed an extensive portfolio of cognitive intelligence technologies that are highly suitable and have been applied to a wide variety of business cases. Xiao-I powers its cognitive intelligence products and services with its cutting-edge, proprietary AI technologies to enable and promote industrial digitization, intelligent upgrading, and transformation. For more information, please visit: www.xiaoi.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company’s ability to achieve its goals and strategies, the Company’s future business development and plans for future business development, including its financial conditions and results of operations, product and service demand and acceptance, reputation and brand, the impact of competition and pricing, changes in technology, government regulations, fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China, and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in its annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 30, 2024, as well as its current reports on Form 6-K and other filings, all of which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Berry Xia
Email: ir@xiaoi.com

APHRANEL Global Launch Meeting, in Shanghai China

APHRANEL Global Launch Meeting: Code Breaker, World Maker

SHANGHAI, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On May 8, 2025——The APHRANEL Global Launch Meeting will be grandly held at the Shanghai World Reception Hall, overlooking the Bund! We warmly welcome esteemed experts, partners, investors, and consumers worldwide to join this milestone event, celebrating “APHRANEL: Code Breaker, World Maker”.

Technological Breakthrough: Precision Innovation, Redefining Industry Standards

Leveraging proprietary technology, MOYOM Biotechnology has precisely controlled calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microsphere size (30-35μm), through-hole structure, and degradation rate, successfully developing the Aphranel MagiCCrystal CaHA Filler.

Corporate Vision: Innovation-Driven Leadership for Sustainable Development

“We are committed to providing safer and more accessible products for the global medical aesthetics market through technological innovation, and promoting the sustainable development of the industry,” said the CEO of MOYOM Biotechnology.

About Aphranel

Aphranel® is a high-profile medical aesthetics brand under Shanghai MOYOM Biotechnology, dedicated to advancing global aesthetics technology through cutting-edge biomaterial innovation.

Bybit supports the 2025 SuiHub-AUS Blockathon for UAE Students

DUBAI, UAE, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, will be actively supporting the SuiHub-AUS program in launching the Blockathon 2025: AI for Decentralized Autonomy – a nationwide hackathon designed to empower students to lead the next wave of AI and blockchain innovation through Agent2Agent technologies. Additional ecosystem partners include Ghaf Capital.

Applications are now open to all full-time university students across the UAE, offering a unique opportunity to explore how AI-powered Agent2Agent transactions can enable seamless, autonomous interactions within decentralized systems and real-world environments.

Bybit supports the 2025 SuiHub-AUS Blockathon for UAE Students
Bybit supports the 2025 SuiHub-AUS Blockathon for UAE Students

The initiative features two expert-led workshops, technical mentoring, and culminates in a live pitch competition at Basecamp Dubai. Participants will gain hands-on experience in blockchain development, go-to-market strategies, and direct access to industry leaders and tools shaping the future of Web3.

Teams will compete to build creative, original solutions. All registered participants will attend a series of workshops, with top shortlisted teams advancing to deliver final pitches at Sui Basecamp.

Hackathon Schedule:

  • April 11, 2025: Workshop 1 – Introduction to the Move Language
  • April 16, 2025: Workshop 2 – Go-to-Market Strategy
  • April 17, 2025: Hackathon Kick-off
  • May 2, 2025: Final Demo Day (10:00 AM1:00 PM)

Participants will benefit from:

  • Internship opportunities at Bybit, SuiHub, and Ghaf Capital
  • Mentorship and technical support
  • Access to SuiHub blockchain tools and developer infrastructure
  • Exposure to VC and startup ecosystems in the UAE

“Bybit is proud to stand at the intersection of education, innovation, and real-world application,” said Michelle D, UAE Country Manager at Bybit. “We believe Blockathon 2025 is a powerful platform to empower young minds and accelerate the adoption of AI and blockchain across the UAE.”

“The 2025 Blockathon marks a pivotal step in preparing the next generation for the era of decentralized autonomy. In collaboration with SuiHub, and with Bybit and Ghaf Labs as ecosystem partners, AUS is proud to create a launchpad where students gain hands-on experience in AI and blockchain innovation that truly matters,” commented Dr. Imran Zualkernan, Professor and Head of Computer Science and Engineering at the AUS.

#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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About SuiHub

SuiHub is a premier blockchain innovation hub specializing in ecosystem development and offering both acceleration and youth programs. Powered by the SUI Network, SuiHub offers cutting-edge resources and expertise to enable startups and enterprises to harness the full potential of blockchain technology. With a global footprint and a deep commitment to fostering innovation, SuiHub bridges the gap between visionary ideas and real-world impact.

About AUS

American University of Sharjah was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan articulated his vision of a distinctive institution against the backdrop of Islamic history and in the context of the aspirations and needs of contemporary society in the UAE and the Gulf region.

Firmly grounded in principles of meritocracy and with a strong reputation for academic excellence, AUS has come to represent the very best in teaching and research, accredited internationally and recognized by employers the world over for creating graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and drive to lead in the 21st century.

AUS values learners not driven only by academic success, but by those that embrace our dynamic campus life and embody our ideals of openness, tolerance and respect. This combination of academic excellence and community spirit ensures AUS is filled with world-class faculty and students, poised to become the innovators, thinkers, contributors and leaders of tomorrow.

For more information, please visit the website.
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Not Just a Sporting Event, but Also a Technological Test: Insights into the World’s First Human-Robot Co-Run Marathon


BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2025 – A scene even science fiction has yet to depict—humans and humanoid robots running side by side in a half-marathon — will become reality on ​April 13 in Beijing E-Town. Every spring, marathons sprout across China like bamboo shoots after rain. In Beijing, the world’s only “Dual Olympic City” and a global hub for science and innovation, the ​2025 Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon, scheduled for ​April 13, will pioneer a “sports + technology” format. For the first time, humanoid robots will register alongside human runners, start simultaneously, and share the 21.0975-kilometer course in an unprecedented fusion of innovation.

The humanoid robot "Tiangong" made its debut at the Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon in November 2024.
The humanoid robot “Tiangong” made its debut at the Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon in November 2024.

Li Quan, Member of the Party Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Administrative Committee of Beijing E-Town, revealed that the event has already attracted over ​30,000 human applicants. On the robotics front, global humanoid robot companies, research institutes, robotics clubs, universities, and other innovators have shown immense enthusiasm, with registration numbers soaring.

Notably, to ensure safety, ​physical barriers will separate human and robot runners, with distinct race rules and completion time standards. Yet this groundbreaking human-robot collaboration undeniably signals a bold leap for “technology stepping into reality.”

During a visit to training facilities, reporters observed teams racing against time to upgrade robotic components and intelligence levels, tackling technical challenges to enhance mobility. Some competing robots now reach a ​top speed of 12 km/h. To mitigate the physical strain of road running, some models have added shock-absorbing mechanisms, while others wear customized running shoes.

Liang Liang, Deputy Director of the Beijing E-Town Administrative Committee, explained that as the event is a ​global first with no prior experience or data to reference, both logistics and participants face significant hurdles. To support the robots, organizers have deployed dedicated support vehicles and robotic aid stations. Additionally, they are working closely with each team to refine technology, troubleshoot functions, and achieve developmental goals through pre-race collaboration.

At the ​2024 Paris Olympics, artificial intelligence revolutionized real-time data monitoring, 3D motion capture, and referee decision-making—boosting athlete training efficiency and competitive fairness while showcasing how technology elevates life’s value.

The upcoming human-robot “half-marathon” collaboration represents a ​new frontier where the humanoid robotics industry intersects with humanity, sports, and endurance challenges. Industry experts note that half-marathons strike an ideal balance between “challenge and accessibility”: the event’s low entry barrier contrasts with its rigorous test of physical stamina and mental resilience, culminating in profound personal achievement. By completing the same course, humanoid robots aim to validate industrial progress and refine human-centric technologies.

“This isn’t just a sports competition—it’s a ​stress test for technological breakthroughs and industrial growth,” asserted Xiong Youjun, CEO of the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center.

A participating robotics executive stated that “marathon-running robots” could accelerate technical maturity, spur industry standards, and drive innovation. On one front, the effort pushes upgrades in high-torque motors, flexible joints, and wear-resistant materials. On another, running’s demand for full-body coordination forces tighter integration of hardware-software systems and deeper partnerships between manufacturers and AI algorithm firms.

These advances promise to unlock ​transformative applications: deploying humanoid robots in disaster relief, long-range inspections, hazardous operations, smart manufacturing, and even elderly home care. As capabilities grow, such robots could also serve as AI training partners for elite athletes, “giving back” to sports development.

Industry experts emphasize that humanoid robots—comprising thousands of components—still face significant hurdles in maintaining stable, prolonged running.

Xiong Youjun explained, “Real-world road conditions differ vastly from lab environments.” To complete the race, robots require ​high-density integrated joints and bodies capable of enduring long distances with efficient heat dissipation. Second, precise coordination of all joints is critical for running, positioning, and dynamic obstacle avoidance—a test of core algorithm development and adaptability. Third, the marathon’s demands on stability, reliability, and battery life are immense, with slopes, turns, and uneven terrain pushing machine performance to its limits.

Humanoid robot "Tiangong," developed by the National-Local Joint Embodied Intelligence Robotics Innovation Center, demonstrates its running capabilities at the Beijing Robotics Industrial Park (E-Town) on February 24.
Humanoid robot “Tiangong,” developed by the National-Local Joint Embodied Intelligence Robotics Innovation Center, demonstrates its running capabilities at the Beijing Robotics Industrial Park (E-Town) on February 24.

Given ​persistent technical challenges requiring breakthroughs in industrial development, alongside the disruptive impact of complex outdoor environments on robotic operations, current capabilities allow robots to run alongside humans but not truly compete with them. Thus, this event functions more as an ​industry dialogue and a ​robotic stress test than a traditional race.

For human participants and spectators, sharing the track with robots offers sensory thrills and intellectual expansion. These benefits are concrete: the “constructive interplay” between technology and society clarifies the boundaries of human-robot collaboration, reinforces the principle of “technology for humanity,” and accelerates the shift from ​coexistence to ​co-prosperity.

“As the essence of this event, humanoid robots ‘running marathons’ symbolize humanity’s imagination and dreams in motion—that’s the ultimate highlight,” said Li Quan. “Regardless of rankings or speed, the footprints left by these robots at the finish line hold greater value than any medal. The 21-kilometer course will end, but our quest for human-robot synergy never will.”

Hashtag: #ShangE-Town

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viaim’s NoteKit AI Voice Recorder Poised to Transform North American Classrooms, Boosting Educator Efficiency

NEW YORK, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — viaim, an AI hardware company specializing in smart office solutions, is preparing for the official North American launch of its NoteKit AI voice recorder, which impressed visitors at CES 2025 in January. The device features AI-powered real-time transcription and task management technology designed to improve workplace efficiency. More than just a recording tool, NoteKit serves as a “second brain” for educators, enhancing knowledge transfer and clarifying learning objectives. Colleges and universities already using NoteKit to support paperless teaching are also contributing to energy conservation and emissions reduction.

Modern North American university teachers and students juggle multiple responsibilities daily, with classes occupying most of their time. Without efficient sorting and summarizing tools, after-class productivity and efficiency decline. Essentially an AI Office Assistant for desktop computers, NoteKit helps streamline coursework, significantly improving teaching and learning outcomes. It has 15-language transcription and translation capabilities and supports mainstream online meeting applications such as Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet. On-site recordings are a breeze with an impressive audio pickup range of five meters. NoteKit feels equally at home on Windows and MacOS machines, and can plug-and-play with just one simple click.

Dr. Emily, a chemistry professor at the University of California, Berkeley, was an early test user of NoteKit. In a class on “Application of Molecular Dynamics in New Energy Materials,” she used NoteKit for classroom recording and real-time transcription. She plugged the device into the classroom computer and switched on “classroom mode.” The lecture was recorded in real time, and the text was transcribed. Viaim’s AI then highlighted key sections, automatically identifying “formula derivation,” “case discussion” and “after-class tasks,” marking them in different colors. NoteKit broke down each concept and generated a to-do list, helping students efficiently complete assignments and research discussions after class.

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Dr. Emily commented: “NoteKit has completely changed the way I manage my classroom. It used to take two hours to organize the key points of the course, but now it only takes five minutes to generate a to-do list. Students have told me that the tasks have never been so clear,” adding, “NoteKit is not only a tool, but also a promoter of educational equity.”

Five minutes after Dr. Emily’s class, NoteKit generated the following:

Summary: (core theory) A comparison of applicable scenarios of the three major molecular dynamics simulation methods (DFT, MD, MC). (Application case) Simulation optimization path of lithium-ion battery electrode materials.

Student to-do list: 1. Read Journal of Materials Science Article X (focus: DFT calculation steps) 2. Group task: Use open source software to reproduce the simulation process of Case 1 (3-person group, submission before Friday). 3. Preview the next class: Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics (Chapter 5 of the textbook).

Progress tracking: Students need to check the completed items in the NoteKit App. This allowed Dr. Emily to view overall progress of the class in real time.

Unlock Learning Potential with NoteKit in this April

NoteKit empowers teachers and students to learn more efficiently, allowing for more free time. From April 22 to 26, enjoy an exclusive 5% discount on your NoteKit purchase, bringing the price down to just $84.55. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your learning experience and take immediate action with NoteKit—your ‘acceleration button’ for reading!

For more info, please visit https://store.viaim.ai