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      Chinese NEV maker sets sights on integrating automotive supply chain

      2024-11-28 03:43 Last Updated At:18:57

      Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, widely known for its innovative smart phones and home appliances, is focusing on building up and integrating the supply chain in the automotive industry.

      Xiaomi entered the new energy vehicle (NEV) market in 2021, building its business to cover all essential automotive production processes like stamping, casting, body welding, painting, battery assembly, and final assembly.

      The company has been driving forward with a focus on developing a comprehensive supply chain to support its business.

      "Efficiency is the key word here. We look at the efficiency of our entire supply chain, from raw material procurement, to the processing of raw materials, logistics, to vehicle production and ultimately to our customer services. We look at the efficiencies of not only our very direct suppliers, but also then of our indirect suppliers - meaning the suppliers of our suppliers," said Kevin Chen, the company's head of supply chain operations.

      The company has also invested heavily in research and development, aiming to integrate artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and energy-efficient solutions into its vehicles. Industry experts believe this could set Xiaomi apart in the competitive NEV market.

      "We put a lot of efforts into building strategic partnerships with key suppliers, say battery technology or sensor development. So there are two ways we have these strategic partnerships. One way is that, we are a tech company at heart, so we invest very heavily into frontier technology research and development alongside with our partners. Another way we do that is we also believe that it is important to align our interests with those of our key suppliers. We have become one of the top investors in some of our key component suppliers," said Chen.

      These partnerships and innovations efforts are not just theoretical concepts. Xiaomi, in particular, has been putting these ideas into practice in multiple ways.

      "Xiaomi's strength lies in its ability to scale and innovate quickly. It applied its smartphone ecosystem model to the NEV industry, like the philosophy of building entire industrial chains and supplier partnerships. We can see significant disruption throughout the market," said Zhang Baohua, director of the company's vehicle manufacturing unit.

      Chinese NEV maker sets sights on integrating automotive supply chain

      Chinese NEV maker sets sights on integrating automotive supply chain

      Chinese NEV maker sets sights on integrating automotive supply chain

      Chinese NEV maker sets sights on integrating automotive supply chain

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      CMG robot dog athletics event shows humanoid robots' impact resistance

      2025-02-27 21:34 Last Updated At:22:07

      China Media Group (CMG) launched its "World Robot Skills Competition" in Beijing on Thursday, unveiling the inaugural "Robot Dog Athletics Competition" alongside a promotional video that highlighted humanoid robots' impressive impact resistance.

      The video, which features humanoid robots performing push-ups, withstanding kicks and hits, and even breaking rocks on their chests, demonstrates the robots' ability to endure extreme conditions thanks to the cutting-edge design and durability.

      As part of CMG's broader initiative to position itself as a key player in the global robotics sector, this competition will provide a premier platform for top research teams from around the world to foster innovation and showcase cutting-edge robotic technology.

      The competition will kick off with robot skills contests, followed by a series of themed challenges and a grand closing ceremony. It will include three main categories: physical competitions, skill challenges, and intelligent interactions, designed to highlight robots' full range of technical abilities and real-world applications.

      As the first event of the competition, the "Robot Dog Athletics Competition" will see quadruped robots compete in athletic contests, navigate all-terrain obstacle courses, engage in boxing matches, and perform rescue operations, demonstrating their versatility and agility in diverse, dynamic scenarios.

      Additionally, CMG will introduce the "CMG Robotics Innovation Experience Camp" as part of its "Science and Tourism" initiative, accompanied by a series of multimedia products to showcase the vast potential of the robotics industry and provide an immersive look at the future of intelligent technology.

      CMG robot dog athletics event shows humanoid robots' impact resistance

      CMG robot dog athletics event shows humanoid robots' impact resistance

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