A global technological milestone was reached in Beijing on Saturday as humanoid robots competed in a half-marathon for the first time.

The 2025 Osaka Expo in Japan, which opened Sunday, will run until Oct. 13. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters.

​The 2025 Shenzhen (Longhua) – Milan Lifestyle Week’s opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, which will run through Monday, includes activities like Shenzhen-Milan brand exchanges, culture sharing, and industry-innovation integration.

It came as no surprise that Shenzhen presented a tech feast with a variety of high-tech products to the visiting IShowSpeed. Yet, the six-hour whirlwind tour of the city was filled with one surprise after another.

Pudu Robotics, a Shenzhen-based global leader in the service robotics sector, has unveiled its latest innovation — FlashBot Arm. This semi-humanoid embodied AI service robot, the world’s first of the kind, represents a significant advancement in robotic technology tailored for use in commercial settings.

Nicknamed Shen Xiaole, this is the first robot of its kind to be deployed at blood donation stations in China for publicity and recruiting blood donation volunteers.

Flying car in Futian marked the debut of the world’s first electric vehicle capable of vertical takeoff and forward flight on the Chinese mainland.

Shenzhen-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD unveiled a new 1,000-volt charging platform for EVs yesterday, claiming it can provide around 400 kilometers of range with just a 5-minute charge.