BEIJING, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China Daily:
China and Denmark are joining hands to strengthen exchanges and promote cooperation. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and the Sino-Danish Centre for Education and Research — an international education hall is connecting the world's excellent academic resources and research capabilities through cross-border cooperation on the shore of Yanqi Lake in Beijing's Huairou Science City.
The center, which was co-founded 15 years ago by the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, aka UCAS, and eight Danish universities, aids in writing a chapter of innovative cooperation between countries in the new era through continuous and in-depth educational collaboration, according to representatives from the center.
High-level cooperation
The Sino-Danish College, or SDC, undertakes the educational functions of the center. Then Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt attending the first semester's opening ceremony in 2012. The House of the Danish Industry Foundation located on the Yanqi Lake campus of UCAS was built with a donation from the Danish Industry Foundation and symbolizes the Sino-Danish friendship. The former Danish queen Margrethe II broke ground for it in 2014.
A joint management committee was established through cooperation between the Chinese and Danish sides to support the center's development. These high-level interactions embody the core concepts of Sino-Danish cooperation — joint consultation, co-construction and sharing — laying a deep foundation and providing reliable support for the development of SDC, the representatives said.
The center abounds in academic power, attracting intellectual resources from over 50 institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, or CAS, and eight top-notch universities from Denmark. It involves five strategic fields such as life sciences, water and the environment and social sciences.
In this context, the SDC not only unites academic power but also provides a unique environment for global talent development and intercultural collaboration. According to Morten Laugesen, Executive Director of SDC, "SDC is a truly unique and important collaboration", especially in an era where global challenges like climate and environmental change require joint solutions. He emphasized that SDC plays an important role by training students with different worldviews to collaborate and understand each other, fostering value-creating international relationships.
Top-notch learning
Leveraging the research and educational resources of the CAS and the eight Danish universities, SDC provides a dual-supervisor system (one Chinese and one Danish), English-taught courses by Chinese and foreign teachers, and mixed classes of outstanding Chinese and international students. Professor Morten Meldal from the University of Copenhagen, who was awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has supervised five Chinese students as a Danish mentor at SDC.
SDC implements a double degree education model where students can obtain degrees from both UCAS and one of the eight Danish universities. It aims to cultivate innovative and entrepreneurial professionals with interdisciplinary thinking, innovative awareness, an understanding of international rules, and international competitiveness. SDC offers seven master's programs and five doctoral research fields.
Students from China and Denmark have grown together in the cross-cultural environment of SDC, a vivid example of the cooperation between the two countries. For international students, the school is more like a comprehensive platform where they can be educated, learn Chinese culture, and promote friendly cooperation between China and other countries.
Tobias Harritz, who received a master's degree at SDC in 2024, said that with limited options to study neuroscience in Denmark, he applied to the Neuroscience and Neuroimaging master's program at SDC. "Our Chinese classmates were incredibly welcoming, often taking us to explore sights in and around Beijing, such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall," Harritz said.
He said that the knowledge he gained from the master's program cannot be understated. It enabled him to secure his PhD position at the University of Oxford. Harritz's research in SDC mainly focuses on mild traumatic brain injury, aka mTBI.
Xue Rong, the Chinese supervisor of Harritz and a professor at the Institute of Biophysics of CAS, said: "During the one-year research process, Tobias completed the experimental design and data collection, observed differences in brain imaging between mTBI and normal mice across various modalities, and constructed models to reasonably explain the longitudinal changes of the corresponding imaging indicators. His work was very comprehensive and excellent."
"In the future, we will incorporate different treatment methods into this project to observe their effects on mTBI recovery, thereby providing references for the treatment of mTBI. We will also attempt to conduct related research in human mTBI patients," said Xue. Harritz also continues studying traumatic brain injury using advanced MRI methods in humans at the University of Oxford.
For Chinese students, SDC is an international platform for them to learn from advanced educational systems, pay scholar visits abroad and participate in interdisciplinary seminars.
When talking about harvests reaped in SDC, Cao Mingjing, who graduated in 2020 with double doctoral degrees, said: "SDC offers us precious exchange opportunities abroad. From the middle of 2018 to early 2019, I studied at the iNANO research center of Aarhus University, and it was very lucky that I was in the internationalized group of professor Duncan Sutherland and my colleagues were from different European countries."
Cao said she experienced the cultures of different countries, learned European thinking patterns and research habits and broadened her horizons there.
Green development
Aside from training students from the two countries, SDC also practices cooperation in green development. In 2023, the Danish and Chinese governments launched the Green Joint Work Programme to strengthen their collaboration in areas including climate and energy, the environment and water resources, and science and technology.
Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science Christina Egelund emphasized during her visit to SDC: "In areas such as green research, climate change, environmental protection and global health, China is not only an important partner of Denmark, but also of the world."
Building on this shared vision, the leadership at SDC also sees sustainability as an integral part of its academic mission. According to Laugesen, the two countries' green vision is incorporated into SDC's educational programs, shapes its research collaboration, and is reflected in its many PhD projects. SDC is currently strongly focused on the green transition and on creating solutions to global problems such as health, food, the environment and climate, he said.
Taking the national green transition strategy as an opportunity, SDC will deepen collaborative innovation in areas such as climate change, clean energy and smart agriculture. This bridge of science and education spanning the Eurasian continent not only carries the beautiful expectations of the two countries' people, but also demonstrates the Chinese wisdom in building a community with a shared future for mankind.
The Sino-Danish College is in the Yanqi Lake campus of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing.
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Education and research center bolsters Sino-Danish ties
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Roborock, the global leader in home robotics engineered to simplify daily life, became the most awarded Robotic Vacuum Brand at CES 2026, after announcing its new product line-up for the first half of the year. Under the theme "The Greatest Meeting the Greatest", the brand's keynote presentation led by Roborock's President, Quan Gang, unveiled the Saros Rover, the world's first robotic vacuum with AI-powered wheel-leg architecture that can both navigate stairs and slopes with human-like agility while cleaning them.
Announcements also included the Roborock Saros 20, Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, Roborock F25 ACE Pro, and Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow. These launches happened in partnership with Real Madrid Football Club for the Vacuum Cleaner category, announced ahead of the show's starting date.
Roborock also announced separate to the Real Madrid partnership its entry into the US market for lawnmower products, including the new RockMow X1 LiDAR. Consumers, clients, and interested parties can visit Roborock's Booth #52632 at Venetian Expo CES 2026 from January 6 to January 9th during show hours.
Roborock Saros Rover - The World's First Wheel-Leg Robovac
In a world-first, Roborock introduced at CES 2026 the Roborock Saros Rover, featuring the world's first two-wheel-leg architecture in a robovac. Each wheel-leg provides reach, lift, height, and imitates human mobility, enabling the robot to raise and lower each one of the wheel-legs independently, execute small jumps, agile turns, sudden stops, and directional changes, all while maintaining a level body as the ground changes.
At a software level, Saros Rover harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence algorithms, in conjunction with complex motion sensors and 3D spatial information to understand its environment and make its wheel-legs react with precision.
The Saros Rover excels in multi-storey homes, where it is able to clean each one of the steps of a staircase as it goes to the second floor, dramatically reducing "no-go" zones and transitioning into cleaning areas previously inaccessible for homes with a single robovac.
The Saros Rover is able to tackle several types of non-flat surfaces, with staircases being the most obvious one. This includes not only traditional staircases but also curved staircases, or even carpeted staircases with bullnose fronts, all while cleaning each one of their steps as it navigates through them. Other types of surfaces that Saros Rover is able to tackle include slopes as well as complex multi-level room thresholds requiring height and power. Saros Rover is a real product in development with an unconfirmed launch date.
The Greatest Meeting The Greatest - Roborock and Real Madrid Football Club join hands
Announced days before the show's beginning, Roborock presents at CES its first activation within the strategic global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club's First Men and First Women teams, widely ranked as one of the greatest football clubs in history. The partnership is solely related to Roborock's extensive portfolio of Vacuum Cleaner products and excludes other product lines from the brand. Under the umbrella theme of "The Greatest Meeting The Greatest", the partnership responds to a deep affinity between the brand ethos of both organizations, which have achieved remarkable historical performance with innovation as common denominator. The partnership will bring Roborock's smart-cleaning innovations to life through stadium exposure, campaigns and player-led storytelling that translate the meaning of "Real Smart Cleaning" from the pitch to the home.
Roborock's early 2026 Robovac line-up: Roborock Saros 20, Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, and Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow
At its keynote, Clarbi Lu, product marketing lead at Roborock, unveiled new smart cleaning products launching in the first half of the year. Leading the lineup are the Roborock Saros 20 and Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, the latest flagship models in the Saros Series. Saros 20 upgrades the StarSight™ Autonomous System 2.0 with enhanced AI object recognition and a new AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 for improved threshold climbing. Saros 20 Sonic adds RetractSense™ Navigation, an ultra-slim body, and the VibraRise® 5.0 Mopping System. Both use a 35,000 Pa HyperForce® motor and a new RockDock®. The Qrevo Series also expands with the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow.
Rockmow X1 LiDAR, X1, RockNeo Q1 lead the Roborock North American Roll-Out of Lawnmowers
Roborock has announced its North American expansion into the lawnmower category with three key models. The flagship RockMow X1 LiDAR features Sentisphere™ LiDAR Environmental Perception, 4WD traction, and Active Steering for flawless coverage. Alternatively, the RockMow X1 utilizes RTK and VSLAM navigation alongside a Dynamic Suspension System for industry-leading edge cutting. For smaller gardens, the entry-level RockNeo Q1 makes smart care accessible by combining RTK + VSLAM navigation with Stereo Vision Obstacle Avoidance.
For pricing and availiability, please contact your local Roborock sales or communications representative.
About Roborock
Roborock is a leading smart cleaning brand renowned for its intelligent cleaning solutions. Having become the #1 best-selling robotic vacuum cleaner brand according to IDC*, Roborock enriches lives with its innovative line of robotic, cordless, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, robotic lawn mowers and washer-dryers. Rooted in a user-centric approach, our R&D-driven solutions cater to diverse cleaning needs in millions of homes across more than 170 countries and regions. Headquartered in Beijing and with strategic subsidiaries in key markets, including the United States, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, and South Korea, Roborock is dedicated to elevating its market presence worldwide. As of 2026, Roborock serves more than 22 million households. For more information, visit https://global.roborock.com/.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Roborock, the global leader in home robotics engineered to simplify daily life, became the most awarded Robotic Vacuum Brand at CES 2026, after announcing its new product line-up for the first half of the year. Under the theme "The Greatest Meeting the Greatest", the brand's keynote presentation led by Roborock's President, Quan Gang, unveiled the Saros Rover, the world's first robotic vacuum with AI-powered wheel-leg architecture that can both navigate stairs and slopes with human-like agility while cleaning them.
Announcements also included the Roborock Saros 20, Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, Roborock F25 ACE Pro, and Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow. These launches happened in partnership with Real Madrid Football Club for the Vacuum Cleaner category, announced ahead of the show's starting date.
Roborock also announced separate to the Real Madrid partnership its entry into the US market for lawnmower products, including the new RockMow X1 LiDAR. Consumers, clients, and interested parties can visit Roborock's Booth #52632 at Venetian Expo CES 2026 from January 6 to January 9th during show hours.
Roborock Saros Rover - The World's First Wheel-Leg Robovac
In a world-first, Roborock introduced at CES 2026 the Roborock Saros Rover, featuring the world's first two-wheel-leg architecture in a robovac. Each wheel-leg provides reach, lift, height, and imitates human mobility, enabling the robot to raise and lower each one of the wheel-legs independently, execute small jumps, agile turns, sudden stops, and directional changes, all while maintaining a level body as the ground changes.
At a software level, Saros Rover harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence algorithms, in conjunction with complex motion sensors and 3D spatial information to understand its environment and make its wheel-legs react with precision.
The Saros Rover excels in multi-storey homes, where it is able to clean each one of the steps of a staircase as it goes to the second floor, dramatically reducing "no-go" zones and transitioning into cleaning areas previously inaccessible for homes with a single robovac.
The Saros Rover is able to tackle several types of non-flat surfaces, with staircases being the most obvious one. This includes not only traditional staircases but also curved staircases, or even carpeted staircases with bullnose fronts, all while cleaning each one of their steps as it navigates through them. Other types of surfaces that Saros Rover is able to tackle include slopes as well as complex multi-level room thresholds requiring height and power. Saros Rover is a real product in development with an unconfirmed launch date.
The Greatest Meeting The Greatest - Roborock and Real Madrid Football Club join hands
Announced days before the show's beginning, Roborock presents at CES its first activation within the strategic global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club's First Men and First Women teams, widely ranked as one of the greatest football clubs in history. The partnership is solely related to Roborock's extensive portfolio of Vacuum Cleaner products and excludes other product lines from the brand. Under the umbrella theme of "The Greatest Meeting The Greatest", the partnership responds to a deep affinity between the brand ethos of both organizations, which have achieved remarkable historical performance with innovation as common denominator. The partnership will bring Roborock's smart-cleaning innovations to life through stadium exposure, campaigns and player-led storytelling that translate the meaning of "Real Smart Cleaning" from the pitch to the home.
Roborock's early 2026 Robovac line-up: Roborock Saros 20, Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, and Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow
At its keynote, Clarbi Lu, product marketing lead at Roborock, unveiled new smart cleaning products launching in the first half of the year. Leading the lineup are the Roborock Saros 20 and Roborock Saros 20 Sonic, the latest flagship models in the Saros Series. Saros 20 upgrades the StarSight™ Autonomous System 2.0 with enhanced AI object recognition and a new AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 for improved threshold climbing. Saros 20 Sonic adds RetractSense™ Navigation, an ultra-slim body, and the VibraRise® 5.0 Mopping System. Both use a 35,000 Pa HyperForce® motor and a new RockDock®. The Qrevo Series also expands with the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow.
Rockmow X1 LiDAR, X1, RockNeo Q1 lead the Roborock North American Roll-Out of Lawnmowers
Roborock has announced its North American expansion into the lawnmower category with three key models. The flagship RockMow X1 LiDAR features Sentisphere™ LiDAR Environmental Perception, 4WD traction, and Active Steering for flawless coverage. Alternatively, the RockMow X1 utilizes RTK and VSLAM navigation alongside a Dynamic Suspension System for industry-leading edge cutting. For smaller gardens, the entry-level RockNeo Q1 makes smart care accessible by combining RTK + VSLAM navigation with Stereo Vision Obstacle Avoidance.
For pricing and availiability, please contact your local Roborock sales or communications representative.
About Roborock
Roborock is a leading smart cleaning brand renowned for its intelligent cleaning solutions. Having become the #1 best-selling robotic vacuum cleaner brand according to IDC*, Roborock enriches lives with its innovative line of robotic, cordless, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, robotic lawn mowers and washer-dryers. Rooted in a user-centric approach, our R&D-driven solutions cater to diverse cleaning needs in millions of homes across more than 170 countries and regions. Headquartered in Beijing and with strategic subsidiaries in key markets, including the United States, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, and South Korea, Roborock is dedicated to elevating its market presence worldwide. As of 2026, Roborock serves more than 22 million households. For more information, visit https://global.roborock.com/.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
CES 2026: Roborock releases the world's first robotic vacuum with wheel-leg architecture as it joins hands with Real Madrid Football Club
CES 2026: Roborock releases the world's first robotic vacuum with wheel-leg architecture as it joins hands with Real Madrid Football Club
CES 2026: Roborock releases the world's first robotic vacuum with wheel-leg architecture as it joins hands with Real Madrid Football Club
CES 2026: Roborock releases the world's first robotic vacuum with wheel-leg architecture as it joins hands with Real Madrid Football Club
CES 2026: Roborock releases the world's first robotic vacuum with wheel-leg architecture as it joins hands with Real Madrid Football Club
