DIGITIMES Asia: News and Insight of the Global Supply Chain

SK Hynix to issue $29 billion in new shares for Nasdaq ADR listing on July 10

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:06:38 GMT

SK Hynix disclosed in regulatory filings to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service and the Korea Exchange on June 24 that its board has approved the issuance of new shares worth 45,453,450,000,000 won (approximately $29.4 billion) to support a listing of American Depositary Receipts on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The filings represent the company's formal confirmation of a listing plan that market rumors had pointed to since at least December 2025, when SK Hynix first received and responded to regulatory inquiries about the speculation.

Imoo overtakes Samsung to become No. 4 smartwatch brand

Lily Hess — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:45:40 GMT

Imoo beat Samsung Electronics, Oppo, and Garmin to rank as the world's No. 4 smartwatch brand in global smartwatch sales in the first quarter of 2026. In fact, imoo's global smartwatch shipments have matched Samsung's in recent years, according to Counterpoint.

SoftBank to build domestic AI server base as Japan pushes for sovereign compute

Scarlett Yu — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:42:38 GMT

SoftBank, the telecom arm of SoftBank Group (SBG), is moving to localize a larger part of Japan's AI infrastructure stack, with plans to begin domestic AI server production in fiscal 2027 at the former Sharp Sakai plant in Osaka.

Asia's AI data center boom turns green power into supply chain stress test

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:36:20 GMT

Asia's AI infrastructure buildout is turning electricity into a new supply chain constraint. As demand for data storage, compute power, high-performance memory, servers, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing accelerates, governments and technology companies are under pressure to secure not only more power, but cleaner and more reliable power.

Global market for advanced chip packaging set for rapid expansion

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:23:33 GMT

The market for fan-out panel-level packaging(FOPLP) and glass substrate packaging is set to grow sharply as chipmakers race to support AI and high-performance computing. For global readers, the shift could shape future device performance, supply chains, and where advanced semiconductors are manufactured and assembled.

China's LineShine supercomputer tops TOP500, but AI lead remains unclear

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:18:24 GMT

China's LineShine supercomputer debuted at No. 1 on the June 2026 TOP500 list, announced at the ISC 2026 conference in Hamburg, becoming the first system to sustain more than two exaflops on the standard HPL benchmark using CPUs only. The result marks the first time since 2017 that a China-based system has led the TOP500 ranking, and reflects Beijing's effort to present a frontier computing system built around domestic processors, interconnects, and software.

Qualcomm, ByteDance talks signal new phase in China AI chip diversification

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:11:42 GMT

Qualcomm's reported talks to provide custom chip-design services to TikTok owner ByteDance show how China's AI chip supply chain is moving beyond a simple Nvidia replacement story.

Humanoid-robot maker Agility Robotics to go public via SPAC at US$2.5 billion valuation

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:13:46 GMT

Agility Robotics, a maker of humanlike robots for factories and warehouses, is set to list publicly through a merger that values the company at about US$2.5 billion, executives told The Wall Street Journal.

IBM targets Anderon venture to anchor quantum wafer supply

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:36:01 GMT

IBM is building a foundry to produce silicon wafers used in quantum-computing processors, seeking to become an indispensable part of the quantum economy under development. Called Anderon, the independent subsidiary is set to begin production this year, a decade after IBM began exploring applications of quantum computing.

MediaTek-Global Unichip tie-up talk puts TSMC's AI ASIC ecosystem on watch

Levi Li — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:29:04 GMT

Cloud service providers are accelerating in-house AI chip development, lifting demand for application-specific integrated circuits, or ASICs, and reshaping collaboration across the semiconductor supply chain.

CATL's HIMA exclusivity fades in China EV battery shake-up

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:06:24 GMT

Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) is reducing its reliance on CATL and broadening its EV battery supply chain, a pragmatic reset driven by cost pressure, delivery targets, and supply risk in China's electric vehicle market.

AI supply chain boom fuels Taiwan's investment, exports as GDP growth tops 10% outlook

Willis Ke — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:03:36 GMT

Taiwan's economy is expected to maintain strong momentum through the second half of 2026, supported by accelerating AI-related investment, resilient exports, and robust demand across the semiconductor, memory, and server supply chains. Industry analysts and government officials increasingly believe growth could surpass earlier expectations as AI infrastructure spending continues to expand worldwide.

Samsung, SK Hynix weigh new Korean chip belt as concerns mount for Yongin cluster

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:48:48 GMT

South Korea's government is in talks with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix over a potential new phase of large-scale semiconductor investments, as the two chipmakers review plans that could include front-end fabrication plants and packaging facilities across the country's Honam and Chungcheong regions. Both companies say no final decisions have been made.

Samsung eyes Galaxy Ultra for 2nm Exynos 2700

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:57:00 GMT

Samsung Electronics' System LSI division is pressing its mobile business to expand adoption of the in-house Exynos 2700 processor beyond the standard Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus models and into the premium Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8, according to The Bell.

CATL turns sodium-ion batteries into grid storage contender with TENER Sodium launch

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:32:54 GMT

CATL has launched CATL TENER Sodium, a utility-scale sodium-ion energy storage system aimed at moving the technology from pilot projects into commercial grid infrastructure.

China's idle EVs could become AI token factories, says CATL chairman

Levi Li — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:16:26 GMT

CATL chairman Robin Zeng said on June 23 at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Dalian that many electric vehicles (EVs) in China could be turned into computing infrastructure for the large-scale production of AI tokens by using their onboard batteries and AI chips.

Former SMIC CEO targets China photomask IPO after 12-inch wafer bet

Levi Li — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:01:11 GMT

Former SMIC CEO Tzu-yin Chiu is extending his semiconductor materials strategy into photomasks, one of the most critical upstream links in chip manufacturing. Guangzhou Xinrui Photomask Technology, also known as New Ray Mask, where Chiu serves as chairman, has begun IPO listing guidance, marking another step in his shift from foundry operations to China's chip materials supply chain.

Dassault Systèmes brings virtual twins and sovereign cloud to Europe's health-tech startups

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:58:12 GMT

Dassault Systèmes, a major provider of 3D digital twin technology, has partnered with PariSanté Campus, France's healthcare-focused AI and digital innovation hub, to support health-tech startups in France and across Europe.

Meta and EssilorLuxottica launch budget AI glasses line as smart eyewear portfolio expands to four products

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:49:04 GMT

Meta and EssilorLuxottica announced on June 23 the launch of Meta Glasses, a new co-branded AI glasses collection starting at $299, positioned as the more accessible entry point in a portfolio that now spans four distinct product lines.

Cerebras leans on OpenAI and AWS as anchor customers, raising questions about concentration

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:38:21 GMT

Cerebras Systems' first public quarter highlighted its dependence on a small set of large partners — OpenAI and AWS anchor the business — even as management declined on the call to quantify how much revenue its biggest customers represent (deferring those concentration figures to its SEC filings).

US demands Meta oversight as defense conflict escalates

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:11:58 GMT

According to The New York Times, the Trump administration is putting pressure on Meta to submit its latest AI models for voluntary national security reviews. Meta remains the only major US developer that has not yet reached a formal agreement to share its technology with the federal government's newly established Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI). While rivals like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and xAI have quietly complied, Meta's policy team remains locked in tense negotiations with the Department of Commerce (DOC).

Alibaba sues US Defense Department over military company label, raising contract and free-speech concerns

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:10:39 GMT

Alibaba Group Holding and its US subsidiary filed a suit on June 23, 2026, in federal court in California, seeking to overturn the Department of Defense's designation of Alibaba as a "Chinese military company." The case could affect the company's access to US government contracts and its standing in broader US supply chains.

AI server demand drives Taiwan PCB output toward NT$256.1B in 2Q26

Lily Hess — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:07:48 GMT

Strong demand for AI servers is driving higher shipments of advanced printed circuit board (PCB) products in Taiwan, but it is also tightening supply of key materials and resources, adding fresh uncertainty to the industry. The Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA) and the Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center (ISTI) said Taiwan's PCB manufacturing output reached NT$245.6 billion (US$7.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, up 19.6% from a year earlier and the highest level for the same period on record.

MediaTek price hike signals broader cost pressure for Taiwan IC design houses

Scarlett Yu — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:02:47 GMT

Reports of MediaTek price adjustments appear to confirm a broader pricing trend across Taiwan's IC design sector. Industry sources said many small and mid-sized chip suppliers have spent the past three months discussing potential price increases with customers, but MediaTek's move carries particular significance given its scale and market position.

SK Hynix reportedly eases HBM4 push as commodity DRAM margins surge

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:48:26 GMT

SK Hynix is reportedly easing the pace of some HBM4 production conversions and redirecting more attention toward commodity DRAM, as a sharp profitability reversal makes the broader memory market too profitable to ignore.

High memory prices and weak demand hinder revenue of CyberTAN in advancing into AI and Wi-Fi 7

Jingyue Hsiao — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:44:49 GMT

CyberTAN Technology said rising memory prices have dampened customer orders and softened recent revenue, a sign that global electronics demand remains cautious. The networking equipment maker is also pushing AI-enabled products, Wi-Fi 7, and asset sales as it adapts to shifting supply chains, tariff policy, and geopolitical risk worldwide.

Why China's state media suddenly turned critical of heavy electric vehicles

Emily Kuo — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:39:48 GMT

The Chinese government has recently introduced a series of regulatory measures targeting the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry. In addition to reducing subsidies and restoring related taxes, Chinese state media has over the past month increasingly shaped public discussion by criticizing heavy electric vehicles (EVs) for placing greater strain on roads and significantly increasing maintenance costs. These expenses are still largely covered by fuel taxes paid by internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle owners, sparking heated debates.

Cerebras bets on speed as a product, racing to add data center capacity through 2027

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:14:22 GMT

Cerebras Systems used its first earnings call on June 26 to argue that speed is its core advantage and that the entire AI inference market is addressable. It also detailed an aggressive capacity ramp (with new data centers coming online every quarter through the end of 2027) to meet demand, it says, outstrips supply.

Bosch Taiwan hits record FY2025 revenue on AI demand

Rodney Chan — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:03:52 GMT

Bosch Taiwan posted another record in fiscal year 2025, with revenue reaching NT$43.3 billion (US$1.37 billion), up 18.6% year on year. Growth was driven by strategic portfolio expansion, AI adoption and deeper sustainability efforts.

Gogoro CEO says 2026 is the company's most critical year as Luna model targets a market turnaround

Emily Kuo — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:54:17 GMT

As Taiwan's first pure electric scooter brand, Gogoro has continued to attract market attention for both its technological innovation and its influence on industrial development and supply chain changes. After the launch event for its new scooter model "Luna," Gogoro CEO Henry Chiang said in an interview that the team is highly confident in the new model. He joked that even if the development timeline had been extended further, it would be difficult at this stage to identify additional areas where the product could be significantly improved. However, he emphasized that Gogoro will continue exploring new technologies that align with the product's positioning and market demand.

DJI controls 62% of the handheld camera market, and its newest device pushes prices even higher

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:50:58 GMT

DJI and distributor Synnex Technology International unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4P in Taiwan as the company pushed into higher-end consumer imaging to meet rising demand for short-form video and Vlog production. The device was previewed on June 23 and was scheduled to go on sale in Taiwan on the evening of June 29, with Synnex positioning the 4P as a pocket-sized option that approaches pro camera specifications.

Taiwan export orders hit record as AI server demand pushes 2026 toward US$1 trillion

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:46:39 GMT

Taiwan's export orders climbed sharply in May 2026, underscoring how artificial intelligence demand and overseas production are reshaping supply chains for readers worldwide. The Ministry of Economic Affairs said the gains reflected a strong global appetite for AI servers, electronic components, and integrated circuit services, while officials projected further momentum ahead.

Flexible AMOLED phone panel prices face pressure amid ongoing memory cost rise

Jingyue Hsiao — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:44:58 GMT

Global smartphone buyers may see continued pricing pressure across display supply chains as a weak handset recovery and rising memory costs weigh on panel makers. In China and other markets, aggressive promotions have not revived replacement demand, leaving flexible AMOLED panels under the heaviest pressure into the third quarter.

Asus keeps 2026 notebook shipment target steady as commercial and service demand supports growth

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:41:49 GMT

Asus said it kept its 2026 notebook shipment target unchanged, citing stronger commercial demand and expanded after-sales services as the reasons it could aim for growth despite a weakening global PC market. The announcement came as DRAM and NAND Flash price spikes, widening supply gaps and uneven CPU availability cooled end-market demand and prompted industry forecasts of more than a 10% decline in full-year 2026 PC shipments.

China's autonomous driving crackdown targets overpromised smart vehicle tech

Levi Li — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:37:10 GMT

China has announced its first mandatory national safety standard for Level 3 (L3) and Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving, with implementation set for July 2027.

Cerebras posts 92% revenue growth in first public quarter, but warns compute rentals will squeeze margins

DIGITIMES — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:18:41 GMT

Cerebras Systems delivered 92% revenue growth in its first quarter as a public company, but management cautioned that its decision to rent back computing capacity from an existing customer (a move expected to cut cloud margins by 10 to 15 points) will pressure profitability over the next several quarters.

China's chip-equipment push starts to weigh on Japanese suppliers

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:30:25 GMT

China's push to build a domestic semiconductor equipment industry is beginning to cut into revenue at major Japanese toolmakers, with five major Japanese suppliers posting a combined 12% drop in China sales for the fiscal year ended March 2026, Nikkei reported.

AI server VRM shifts drive power shortages and stretch lead times past 6 months

Lily Hess — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:25:51 GMT

The AI boom is accelerating upgrades in thermal management and power management, and it is also triggering a revolution in voltage regulator module (VRM) architecture, with workloads pushing the industry from doubler-based designs to direct native multi-phase control. Industry insiders say the growing shortage of power components has three main causes: inventory corrections over the past three years that have left stockpiles too low, AI-related applications are surging rapidly, and a shift away from Chinese supply chains is gaining momentum amid geopolitical shifts.

VFT targets semiconductors, foldable display, energy materials

Lily Hess — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:25:24 GMT

Optical film and nano-coating materials developer Victory For Technology (VFT) is focusing on three key areas — AI and semiconductor processes, foldable displays, and key new-energy materials — as it deepens R&D and product deployment to capture emerging opportunities in the global supply chain.

AI robot paths split as humanoid prices plunge, industrial orders hit record

Lily Hess — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:24:10 GMT

China's Unitree Robotics has slashed its humanoid robot prices sharply, in stark contrast to the industrial robot market, where prices have remained stable, and orders have continued climbing to record highs. The divergence has intensified debate over whether AI robots will first break through via humanoid or non-humanoid models.

Samsung pushes memory supply deals as demand spreads beyond HBM

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:23:32 GMT

Samsung Electronics is putting long-term memory supply agreements higher on its second-half agenda as demand from data centers broadens beyond high-bandwidth memory, or HBM, into server DRAM and storage products.

Europe's quantum patents hit record growth, but startup funding loses steam

Vyra Wu — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:12:21 GMT

At VivaTech 2026 in Paris last week, Philippe Keryer, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Thales, identified Europe's core quantum challenge in a single observation: "The problem is not really how we invent, it's really how we scale."

FSC sees higher-margin orders as low-carbon demand boosts equipment sales

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:11:10 GMT

Fu Chun Shin Machinery (FSC Group) reported stronger revenue and profitability in 2025, driven by growing demand for low-carbon and smart manufacturing solutions. At its June 22 shareholders meeting, the injection molding equipment maker reported consolidated revenue of NT$5.083 billion, up 12.22% year over year, while net income attributable to the parent rose 27.56% to NT$100 million, resulting in earnings per share of NT$0.61.

Syncomm accelerates AIoT push on wireless audio strength

Lily Hess — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:10:47 GMT

Syncomm Technology has built solid momentum in wireless audio transmission chips and modules and is now accelerating its shift into AIoT applications across energy monitoring, elder care, and disaster prevention and security, General Manager Liang-Chun Huang said at a Taiwan Stock Exchange Innovation Board company briefing.

China CMP tool leader Hwatsing seeks US$550M to close chip equipment gap

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:08:28 GMT

Hwatsing Technology, China's leading domestic supplier of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) equipment, is seeking up to CNY4 billion (approx. US$552 million) through a private placement to expand chip equipment capacity, strengthen wafer reclamation services, and accelerate high-end semiconductor tool R&D.

Spectrum Electrics opens Taoyuan plant to boost power equipment push and North America orders

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:07:46 GMT

Spectrum Electrics opened its Guanyin second plant in Taoyuan on June 23, marking a strategic shift toward power equipment and electromechanical operations as the firm pursues overseas expansion and improved logistics. The facility began with office and warehouse functions after the company invested NT$1.204 billion (approx. US$38 million) in the site in May 2025, executives said.

Samsung's Texas fab gains momentum with the arrival of ASML engineers

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:07:32 GMT

Samsung Electronics' foundry plant in Taylor, Texas, is showing signs of moving into equipment-level execution. Key engineers from ASML Korea, the Dutch lithography equipment giant's South Korean unit, have been dispatched to the Taylor facility and are expected to remain on site for roughly six to eight weeks, according to Korean industry publication DealSite.

Column: Spain's Multiverse Computing builds case for on-device AI to curb soaring cloud costs

Jingyue Hsiao — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:06:59 GMT

As generative AI moves from pilot projects to large-scale deployment in 2026, enterprises are facing a growing problem: AI bill anxiety.

Hushan's ADAS camera module moves into volume ramp as aftermarket demand holds in North America

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:03:41 GMT

Hushan, a global automotive door-handle maker, said on June 23 that its ADAS automotive camera module has entered a volume ramp as long-term rigid demand in North America's aftermarket remained intact, the firm announced at its annual shareholders' meeting. The meeting also approved the 114 fiscal-year financial statements and a profit distribution plan, while executives warned of an uncertain macro environment for 2026, driven by US tariff policy and geopolitical disruptions.

Gem Terminal bets on specialty copper to capture AI server cooling demand

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:03:23 GMT

Gem Terminal Industrial Co. said its strategic transformation into specialty copper materials drove record quarterly profits in the first quarter of 2026 and positioned itself to pursue AI server cooling and high-end conductive applications. Executives presented results at the 2025 annual general meeting on June 23 and highlighted integrated production capabilities spanning casting, extrusion, rolling, and milling that underpinned the improved financial performance.

Well Shin wins China cloud orders for AI server power cords and shifts production to Vietnam

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:03:01 GMT

Well Shin Technology announced on June 23, 2026, that it had secured orders from cloud service providers in China for high-current AI server power cords and had entered normal shipment, executives said. The supplier disclosed the move after its shareholders' meeting and said it was accelerating its AI server power cord business as demand from cloud operators expanded.

SoftBank rejects space data centers and commits to Earth-based AI compute

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:02:10 GMT

SoftBank Group said it will prioritize building large-scale terrestrial AI data-center capacity rather than pursuing space-based data centers, with founder Masayoshi Son arguing that the decisive advantage in artificial intelligence will come from compute infrastructure deployed on Earth.

BenQ Materials unveils medical strategy, eyes 50% revenue share

Lily Hess — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:49 GMT

BenQ Materials is stepping up its medical push, with Chairman Z.C. Chen saying that its medical business is expected to account for 35% of revenue by the end of 2026, a record high. As sales continue to grow, he said its share could rise to 50% in 2-3 years, overtaking the company's polarizer business.

Foldable iPhone centers on South Korean OLEDs for supply in 2026

Lily Hess — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:35 GMT

Samsung Display (SDC) has reportedly won Apple's production approval for the OLED modules used in its first foldable iPhone and has officially begun production for initial shipments. Along with LG Display (LGD), the two South Korean makers will handle OLED orders across Apple devices in the second half of 2026.

EU eyes tariffs on Chinese PHEVs as BEV curbs prove ineffective

Kevin Wang — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:08 GMT

The EU has imposed higher tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEV) for more than a year, but the impacts have been limited. According to foreign media reports, the EU is now turning its attention to Chinese plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV), and could impose additional import duties in the interest of ensuring industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy in Europe.

Super El Niño and AI power demand boost fuel cells

Charlene Chen — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:59:22 GMT

The rising chance of a 2026 super El Niño, combined with surging power demand from AI data centers, is intensifying pressure on power systems and the grid. Bloom Energy said in a new report that on-site power generation is the answer for meeting data center electricity needs, and suppliers such as Kaori and Acbel Polytech are also upbeat on fuel-cell demand.

JEDEC reportedly approves SPHBM4 standard to broaden HBM4 packaging and boost glass substrate prospects

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:58:48 GMT

JEDEC finalized a new HBM4 packaging specification called SPHBM4 that aims to broaden high bandwidth memory (HBM) use cases by reducing packaging complexity and cost, industry sources reported. According to ET News, the DRAM subcommittee completed its review, and the JEDEC board gave final approval, positioning the standard to influence AI semiconductor cost structures and substrate choices.

LG's space bet targets 2030 gains, with SpaceX talks adding lift

Levi Li — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:57:26 GMT

LG Group is expanding into the space industry, using affiliate-made components, rover concepts, and CubeSat systems to enter satellite supply chains and validate its technologies in orbit. At South Korea's NextRise 2026 startup expo, LG outlined a space business strategy that links its terrestrial technologies to future space applications and potential SpaceX cooperation.

WeMo builds a second life for e-scooters

Rodney Chan — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:57:10 GMT

As momentum builds toward net-zero emissions, replacing traditional gas-powered scooters remains one of the hardest challenges in transport transformation. WeMo CEO Davidd Liu said data analysis and consumer insights show that a high proportion of Taiwan's scooter-sharing users still own private scooters, with shared mobility used mainly as a supplement for intercity trips or one-way travel.

Column: Physical AI commercialization's safety gap

Jingyue Hsiao — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:56:48 GMT

The race to commercialize physical AI and autonomous robots is running into a fundamental challenge: existing robot safety frameworks were designed for deterministic systems operating in controlled environments, not for autonomous machines making decisions in dynamic, unstructured ones.

Nvidia targets robot safety as humanoids edge toward factory floors

DIGITIMES — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:48:18 GMT

Getting humanoid robots into factories and warehouses has always depended on two things: making them smart enough to be useful and safe enough to work alongside people.