At an Aug. 27 results briefing, Sanhua Intelligent Controls said 1H 2026 saw the biomimetic robot sector shift from technical validation toward industrial deployment, with advances in embodied intelligence driving pilot applications in manufacturing, logistics and inspection. The industry is raising requirements for perception, actuation and thermal management. Sanhua said its biomimetic robot mechatronic actuators have won positive customer feedback; product development has progressed, core pro

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A regular all-cargo service between Chengdu Tianfu and Addis Ababa launched today, operating twice weekly (Mon, Fri) with up to 100 tonnes payload per flight (up to 200 tonnes/week). Inbound cargo will focus on coffee, cut flowers and fresh produce; outbound shipments will emphasize higher‑value goods including new‑energy vehicles, photovoltaic equipment and lithium batteries. Addis Ababa’s hub status allows transshipment to multiple African cities; freight arriving in Chengdu can be distributed into western China and onward via air, road and rail. The route establishes a new aviation logistics corridor linking western China and Africa, expanding scheduled air cargo capacity for perishables and strategic exports.