Zhipu AI reveals computing ambitions: building a 1 GW data center, acquiring an infrastructure company for hundreds of millions, and developing its own chips to reduce dependence on NVIDIA

Zhipu AI is making big moves in computing infrastructure: it is building a 1 GW data center, acquiring an infrastructure company for hundreds of millions of dollars, and developing its own chips to reduce reliance on NVIDIA. The company aims to strengthen its AI capabilities and reduce dependence on external hardware suppliers.

WAIC 2026: Mech-Mind showcases 'eye-brain-hand' system enabling humanoid robots to work in real-world industrial and retail scenarios

Mech-Mind demonstrated its integrated 'eye-brain-hand' robotic system at WAIC 2026, enabling humanoid robots to perform complex tasks like item picking, assembly, and material handling in industrial and retail settings. The system combines 3D vision, the Mech-GPT multimodal model, and the Mech-Hand dexterous hand, allowing robots to understand natural language commands and adapt to unfamiliar objects and environments.

Mech-Mind Robotics (梅卡曼德机器人)