Technology 7/27: Robots 'land' in Shanghai, an unprecedented performance

Shanghai explodes with global robot "party"

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025 (WAIC) opened in Shanghai (China) on July 26, attracting more than 1,570 guests from 73 countries and territories.

This year's exhibition scale reached a record level with an exhibition area of up to 70,000 square meters, with more than 800 companies introducing about 3,000 products and technologies.

Robots and other cutting-edge products were highlighted on the opening day of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025 in Shanghai. (Source: Chinadaily)

The conference is a place to introduce a series of robot products with new technology. More than 80 new products were launched for the first time in China or globally, showing the strong development of the AI and automation industry.

The event is not only a place to showcase technology but also an opportunity for experts, businesses and governments to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.

Tesla updates Robotaxi service ahead of launch

Tesla has updated its terms of use and revealed plans to launch its Robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, over the weekend. In California, the vehicles will operate with "Full Self Driving (FSD) - supervised" software with a safety driver in the driver's seat.

Outside of California, the service is described as “fully autonomous,” while in California it must comply with state Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations that require driver supervision.

Tesla Model Y on the street. (Source: Techcrunch)

Tesla has not yet applied for a permit to deploy driverless cars in California. The state’s senator has criticized that unlicensed vehicles should be “confiscated” if they are operating illegally. Tesla currently has only a permit to test supervised FSD and serve a limited group of customers.

Tesla said it is working with authorities to expand the service, while temporarily deploying driver supervision to speed up progress.

Alibaba launches AI smart glasses

Alibaba has officially launched the first smart glasses model integrated with artificial intelligence called Quark - marking a remarkable change in the field of smart wearable devices.

The product uses a Snapdragon AR1 chip specifically for augmented reality devices, combining Android and RTOS operating systems to support real-time processing. With Quark, users can scan payment codes via Alipay, check product prices on Taobao or find directions using the Amap application, showing that the product is not just an accessory but an extension of the Alibaba ecosystem.

Quark - Alibaba's smart glasses. (Source: Alibaba)

The event also marks Alibaba's official competition with domestic giants such as Xreal and Rokid, which have recently launched many augmented reality glasses products. Quark's launch comes in the context of Alibaba accelerating its investment of 53 billion USD in AI infrastructure within 3 years.

Minh Hoan

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