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India Today
12-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
MWC25 Shanghai to start from June 18, robotaxis and humanoid robots to be part of the show
MWC25 Shanghai is set to begin on June 18, and the three-day event will run until June 20, 2025. The event will bring together global innovators, policymakers, and business leaders to explore the next wave of digital transformation in Asia-Pacific. It will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and Kerry Hotel Pudong. The MWC Shanghai event promises to showcase some of the most exciting tech trends in the industry right now, including robotaxis, AI-powered smartphones, humanoid robots and by the GSMA, MWC25 Shanghai is being billed as a defining moment for the region's tech market. 'MWC25 Shanghai will explore how 5G, AI, and IoT are transforming industries and accelerating a new era of intelligent, connected growth,' says China now the world's largest 5G market, the event is expected to highlight how mobile connectivity is contributing not just to productivity, but to sustainable societies. According to the GSMA, mobile tech is on track to add $2 trillion to China's economy and nearly $11 trillion globally by drones and AI at MWC Shanghai One of the key new features this year is the GSMA Innovation Frontier Zone. This section will feature cutting-edge innovations across robotics, immersive tech, autonomous mobility and AI. Visitors can expect to see robotaxis and a VR simulation of autonomous driving from There will also be Air taxis, like AutoFlight's Shenglong eVTOL, which can take off vertically and cruise like an aircraft. advertisementAdditionally, on-display will be AI-powered smartphones and smart devices from Honor. Humanoid robots and intelligent drones will also be a part of the exhibition from companies including Leju Robotics, Droidup, Unitree and Zhiyuan new experience is the World Robot Contest Qualifier, which will be held on each day of the event. Often referred to as the 'Olympics of the robotics world,' the contest aims to encourage young tech talent and support innovation in Shanghai will also feature the Future Tech Hall, showcasing emerging tech from the Yangtze River Delta and Greater Bay Area. Visitors can explore booths from companies like Shanghai Spacesail, Unicom Air Net, xFusion Digital Technologies and more. The 4YFN Zone – short for Four Years From Now – also returns to MWC Shanghai, offering a platform for Asia Pacific's most promising startups and innovators to connect with global first for the event is a collaboration with IOTE, Asia's leading IoT expo. This tie-up will add a dedicated section on IoT technology, covering everything from RFID and edge computing to visual Shanghai will also host the Asia Mobile Awards (AMOs) on June 19, which will be day-2 of the event. This year introduces three new categories: Best AI Innovation in Asia, Best Mobile Innovation for Climate Action, and an award recognising SME are also a few thought leadership programmes at the event that includes Industry Summits covering Agentic AI, AI-Powered Telcos, smart mobility, 5G monetisation and sustainability. The GSMA Policy Leaders Forum will be held for the first time at MWC Shanghai, bringing global policymakers together to discuss the impact of AI, digital transformation and the road to GSMA Digital Leaders Programme will also be returning to MWC Shanghai – for the 7th year. It will focus on the impact of AI on global digital names on the rollThis year's keynote speakers include top names from Asia-Pacific's tech and telecom sector, such as:-James Li, CEO, Honor-Eric Xu, Deputy Chairman, Huawei-Bo Gao, Managing Director, AI Club Asia-Yang Jie, Executive Director & Chairman, China Mobile-Zhiyong Zhang, Chairman, China Tower-Zhu Huarong, Chairman, Chongqing Changan Automobile-Anna Yip, CEO of International Digital Services, Singtel-Cui Li, Chief Development Officer, ZTE
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Pony.ai Accelerates Gen-7 Robotaxi Deployment with Road Testing Launch in China's Guangdong
GUANGZHOU, China, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ:PONY), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, is ramping up its Robotaxi mass production and commercialization efforts with the launch of public road testing for its seventh-generation Robotaxis in China. The vehicles now testing on roads in the southern Chinese megacities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen are based on Guangzhou Auto(GAC)'s second-generation Aion V model and equipped with most advanced autonomous driving system, unveiled just over a month ago at the Shanghai Auto Show. recently obtained regulatory permit to conduct these road tests for its seventh generation Robotaxi jointly developed with GAC, marking a significant transition from laboratory and closed-track validation into real-world traffic environments. In April, debuted its Gen-7 autonomous driving system at the Shanghai Auto Show. The new system delivers three core advancements: the exclusive use of 100% automotive-grade components, a 70% reduction in BOM costs of the autonomous driving kit compared to previous generation, and enhanced platform-based design enabling rapid adaptation across multiple vehicle models. Equipped with six types of mass-production sensors providing 360-degree, blind-spot-free redundant perception, and incorporating proprietary sensor cleaning solution, the system effectively handles adverse weather and extreme scenarios. Built upon in-house developed "PonyWorld" model and utilizing reinforcement learning, it achieves safety standards exceeding human capabilities while continuously improving its ability to navigate complex, real-world conditions for full-scenario, all-weather operation. Dr. James Peng, CEO and Co-Founder of said: "The Aion V with 7th-Gen AD system deployed in these road tests represent a significant milestone in our deep collaboration and ecosystem synergy with GAC. Since launching our strategic alliance in 2018, we have continuously deepened our cooperation across L4 autonomous vehicle R&D, product deployment, and strategic investments." brings substantial experience to this launch, having amassed over 45 million kilometers in global autonomous test mileage. The company has established an operational network spanning more than 2,000 square kilometers across four first-tier cities in China, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, encompassing high-complexity scenarios such as high-speed rail stations, airports, and densely populated urban commercial areas. Moreover, the company has validated its technology through over 500,000 hours of fully driverless operation under diverse real-world conditions in the past two years. Targeting 2025 as its "mass production year," is transitioning from technology demonstration to large-scale deployment. Successfully boosting cost-efficiency in its latest Gen-7 system and achieving pre-installed production readiness enables the company to build a fleet exceeding 1,000 vehicles by year-end, unlocking significant economies of scale. To support widespread adoption, has established deep commercial partnerships with global leaders in technology, mobility services, and deployment platforms, including Tencent Cloud, Alipay, Amap, Ruqi Mobility, Shenzhen Xihu Group, global ride-hailing giant Uber, Singapore's mobility conglomerate ComfortDelGro, and Luxembourg's Emile Weber. About Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates proprietary software, hardware, and services, is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology. View original content: SOURCE Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Korea Herald
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Pony.ai Accelerates Gen-7 Robotaxi Deployment with Road Testing Launch in China's Guangdong
GUANGZHOU, China, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ:PONY), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, is ramping up its Robotaxi mass production and commercialization efforts with the launch of public road testing for its seventh-generation Robotaxis in China. The vehicles now testing on roads in the southern Chinese megacities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen are based on Guangzhou Auto(GAC)'s second-generation Aion V model and equipped with most advanced autonomous driving system, unveiled just over a month ago at the Shanghai Auto Show. recently obtained regulatory permit to conduct these road tests for its seventh generation Robotaxi jointly developed with GAC, marking a significant transition from laboratory and closed-track validation into real-world traffic environments. In April, debuted its Gen-7 autonomous driving system at the Shanghai Auto Show. The new system delivers three core advancements: the exclusive use of 100% automotive-grade components, a 70% reduction in BOM costs of the autonomous driving kit compared to previous generation, and enhanced platform-based design enabling rapid adaptation across multiple vehicle models. Equipped with six types of mass-production sensors providing 360-degree, blind-spot-free redundant perception, and incorporating proprietary sensor cleaning solution, the system effectively handles adverse weather and extreme scenarios. Built upon in-house developed "PonyWorld" model and utilizing reinforcement learning, it achieves safety standards exceeding human capabilities while continuously improving its ability to navigate complex, real-world conditions for full-scenario, all-weather operation. Dr. James Peng, CEO and Co-Founder of said:"The Aion V with 7th-Gen AD system deployed in these road tests represent a significant milestone in our deep collaboration and ecosystem synergy with GAC. Since launching our strategic alliance in 2018, we have continuously deepened our cooperation across L4 autonomous vehicle R&D, product deployment, and strategic investments." brings substantial experience to this launch, having amassed over 45 million kilometers in global autonomous test mileage. The company has established an operational network spanning more than 2,000 square kilometers across four first-tier cities in China, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, encompassing high-complexity scenarios such as high-speed rail stations, airports, and densely populated urban commercial areas. Moreover, the company has validated its technology through over 500,000 hours of fully driverless operation under diverse real-world conditions in the past two years. Targeting 2025 as its "mass production year," is transitioning from technology demonstration to large-scale deployment. Successfully boosting cost-efficiency in its latest Gen-7 system and achieving pre-installed production readiness enables the company to build a fleet exceeding 1,000 vehicles by year-end, unlocking significant economies of scale. To support widespread adoption, has established deep commercial partnerships with global leaders in technology, mobility services, and deployment platforms, including Tencent Cloud, Alipay, Amap, Ruqi Mobility, Shenzhen Xihu Group, global ride-hailing giant Uber, Singapore's mobility conglomerate ComfortDelGro, and Luxembourg's Emile Weber. Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates proprietary software, hardware, and services, is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Pony.ai (PONY) to Launch 1,000+ Gen 7 Robotaxis in Shenzhen With New Partner
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) stands against other AI stocks on Wall Street's radar. On June 2nd, Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) announced a strategic partnership with Shenzhen Xihu Corporation Limited, the city's largest taxi operator. The two companies have agreed to jointly deploy a fleet of more than 1,000 seventh-generation ('Gen 7') Robotaxis in Shenzhen over the coming years. Marking a unique milestone, the collaboration will integrate autonomous driving with local mobility networks by adopting an 'asset-light + AI-empowered model.' This will boost the large-scale deployment of safe, efficient, and intelligent mobility services to a wider passenger base in Chinese tier-one cities. A close-up of a server running a cloud-native platform, symbolizing the power of the software-as-a-service (SaaS) business area. will be able to level up its Robotaxi services by leveraging Xihu Group's extensive fleet management experience, integrating it with its proprietary hardware and software technology, AI-powered order dispatch capability, and deep understanding of user needs. This will allow the companies to deliver an upgraded autonomous experience. is the first company authorized to operate its paid fully driverless robotaxis within Shenzhen's city centers. It specializes in autonomous mobility, offering AI-driven robotruck and robotaxi services, intelligent driving software, and vehicle integration solutions. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pony.ai's 1,000 Robotaxis Deal Could Redefine Urban Transport
(NASDAQ:PONY) just took a major step in the driverless racesigning a multi-year partnership with Shenzhen's largest taxi operator, Xihu Group, to deploy over 1,000 Gen 7 robotaxis across the city. This move could accelerate the commercial rollout of autonomous vehicles in one of China's busiest urban markets. already authorized to operate fully driverless robotaxis in Shenzhen's city center, brings deep AI and software capabilities, while Xihu contributes decades of fleet experience, regulatory muscle, and a strong servicing network. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 1 Warning Sign with PONY. The two companies are rolling out what they describe as an asset-light + AI-empowered model. Xihu will take charge of managing the physical fleetvehicles, safety, maintenancewhile doubles down on AI innovation and scalable dispatch systems. This separation of roles could allow each party to stay lean and efficient, opening up faster, lower-cost growth in a notoriously complex market. The Gen 7 robotaxis, designed for high-traffic urban environments with tough layouts like tunnels and irregular intersections, are expected to form the backbone of the rollout. While the companies haven't set a hard timeline, the deal signals that fully autonomous vehicles could be inching closer to mainstream use in China's tier-one cities. With broader collaboration on the tablepotentially involving automakers and other mobility is positioning itself to scale faster and smarter. For investors, this could be an early look at how autonomous platforms are starting to align with real-world infrastructure and economics, inching beyond pilot zones and into daily mobility. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
