BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinciding with Programmer's Day, the "2025 Booster Robotics Ecosystem Conference" was successfully held at the National Speed Skating Oval (The Ice Ribbon) in Beijing. Centered on the theme "Boosting the Arrival of the Embodied Intelligence Era," the event gathered developers, partners, and industry experts from around the world to witness the comprehensive strategy of Booster Robotics in embodied intelligence, spanning from product development to ecosystem building.
- A Long-Term Vision: Becoming the 'Personal Computer' of the AI Era
The conference opened with Booster Robotics outlining its enduring vision: "To make humanoid robots as simple, reliable, and practical as personal computers." This vision is rooted in a profound understanding of technological evolution — the personal computer, which served as the "universal hardware foundation" of the information age, transitioned from a niche hobbyist device to a professional tool, and eventually an integral part of daily life. Similarly, the humanoid robot represents the "personal computer" for the AI era, acting as the physical platform and ecological cornerstone for future intelligent applications.
- Launch Equals Shipment: Booster K1 Defines 'Entry-Level as High-End'
A key announcement at the conference was the official launch of Booster Robotics' "entry-level platform for embodied development — Booster K1." Guided by the product philosophy of "affordable and powerful," the platform aims to significantly lower the barrier to entry for embodied intelligence development.
Booster K1 boasts the following core features:
- Exceptional Durability: Validated by 30 hours of continuous 500N impact testing and 100 hours of real-machine operation.
- Lightweight and Portable: Total weight under 20kg, includes a dedicated carrying case, supporting "out-of-the-box use and easy transport."
- Intelligent Control: Supports smartphone app control; receives ongoing updates with free action library upgrades; allows creation of custom actions through simple demonstration.
- Broad Scenario Adaptability: Fully compatible with various scenarios including robotic soccer competitions, STEM education, and scientific research experiments.
To precisely meet diverse development needs in basic education, research, demonstrations, and more, the Booster K1 is available in three variants: K1 Geek, K1 Edu, and K1 Pro. All models feature 22 degrees of freedom as standard and support secondary development, truly realizing the "entry-level as high-end" vision. The K1 Geek Edition is priced at USD 5,999, with a limited-time offer starting at USD 4,999 before November 11th making it one of the most accessible humanoid robots in its class.
- Beyond Hardware: Booster K1 Ushers in the 'Era of Embodied Agents'
Booster Robotics not only introduced the Booster K1 but also launched Booster Agents, heralding the official dawn of the "Era of Embodied Agents." The Booster K1 serves as the first "universal body" for these Agents. It can host diverse intelligent agent roles such as dance masters, soccer experts, and home tutors, while also empowering users to independently develop and share customized Agent applications. The future application ecosystem for embodied intelligence will thus be shaped by developers worldwide.
- Launching the 'Voyage Plan' to Empower the Developer Ecosystem
To reduce development barriers and foster innovation, Booster Robotics officially launched the "Voyage Plan," offering comprehensive technical, resource, and financial support:
- Free access to integrated development tools and video tutorials.
- Open-source upgrades for the Booster GYM simulation platform and RoboCup core algorithm demos.
- Establishment of a seed investment fund for Agent development teams to help bring creative ideas to fruition.
This initiative aims to democratize technology, ensuring every developer—from university research teams to secondary school student makers — has the opportunity to advance machine intelligence.
- Commitment to Quality Products and Reliable Service
Addressing common industry challenges such as "inadequate product stability and durability," "excessive marketing and long delivery cycles," "insufficient after-sales support," and "hardware-centric offerings with limited solutions," Booster Robotics adheres to the principle of "dedicated to quality products, committed to reliable service." To back this principle, beyond fielding world-champion robots proven in RoboCup competitions, the company has publicly committed to triple compensation for any undelivered Double 11 full-payment orders by the end of December. It also guarantees a 2-hour initial response for after-sales inquiries and solution provision within 48 hours, and offers comprehensive support including curriculum systems, competition frameworks, software development tools, and performance programs, all aimed at accelerating the adoption and expansion of embodied development applications.
- Building a 'Teach-Learn-Practice-Compete-Apply' Cycle; Launching the 'Hundred Cities, Ten Thousand Schools' Plan
Regarding ecosystem development, Booster Robotics presented a systematic, full-chain education and competition solution centered on Booster K1, covering the complete cycle from instruction and experimentation to competition and practical application. Concurrently, the company announced the "Hundred Cities, Ten Thousand Schools" plan, targeting partnerships with over ten thousand educational institutions globally within the next three years to promote the widespread adoption of robotics education and cultivate talent.
To further expand its ecosystem, Booster Robotics entered into strategic collaborations with several partners at the event, including Beijing Robot Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., and recognized gold-tier channel agents, collectively advancing the large-scale deployment of robots across diverse scenarios and regions.
- Pragmatic Approach Drives Growth; Market Recognition Follows Real Deliveries
Since its establishment in August 2023, Booster Robotics has consistently pursued a "pragmatic" spirit in commercializing its technology. To date, the company has shipped over 700 units globally, serving more than 200 clients across over 20 countries and more than 70 universities and research institutions.
At the 2025 RoboCup in Brazil, Booster Robotics's robots enabled the Tsinghua Hephaestus Team to secure China's first championship in the competition, while also achieving top placements across multiple categories, demonstrating exceptional product performance and technical maturity.
Although the conference has concluded, the ecosystem continues to grow.
Booster Robotics cordially invites global developers to join this intelligent expedition commencing on Programmer's Day, working collaboratively to accelerate the arrival of the "Era of Embodied Agents."
For further information, please visit the official Booster Robotics website: https://www.booster.tech/
Media Contact:
Hannah Zhang
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Booster Robotics Unveils Booster K1, Ushering in the Era of Embodied Agents
Booster Robotics Unveils Booster K1, Ushering in the Era of Embodied Agents
At Anker Day 2026, Anker Innovations marks its 15th anniversary by unveiling THUS™ - ANKER's first neural-net Compute-in-Memory AI audio chip - and a new generation of products across soundcore and eufy.
NEW YORK and Bellevue, Wash., May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Anker Innovations is hosting Anker Day 2026: Where Ultimate Meets Possible, its annual brand event to showcase the newest product launches and technology break-throughs across its portfolio. Where Ultimate Meets Possible will bring together media, retail buyers and key influencers for an exclusive look at what's next in consumer electronics, spanning premium audio, home energy and the smart home appliances.
Where Ultimate Meets Possible will be held at STORIED in New York City, an invite-only experience featuring keynote presentations, hands-on product demonstrations and a deep dive into the company's latest innovations.
Anker Day 2026 debuted innovations across three brands: soundcore's Liberty 5 Pro and Pro Max — the first earbuds powered by Anker's new THUS™ AI chip — alongside VibeOS AI platform and Nebula SpaceFlow; Anker SOLIX's S2000, the world's longest-lasting 2kWh home backup power station; and eufy's EdgeAgent™, a local AI home security agent, plus new baby care products.
Started With Power
Anker was founded in 2011 and released its first product in the following year: a 4,500mAh ultra-slim power bank. It was a modest beginning, but behind it was an engineering conviction that would shape everything that followed. If technology is going to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, it has to be built to the highest possible standard.
2012 - The Beginning
Anker's first product: a 4,500mAh ultra-slim power bank - the start of a commitment to putting well-engineered, reliable power in people's hands.
2013 - PowerIQ™
Introduced PowerIQ™, enabling fast-charging compatibility across both iOS and Android - setting the standard for universal charging intelligence.
2018 - GaN from Aerospace
An early adopter of Gallium Nitride (GaN) from aerospace applications for consumer charging - delivering a 40% size reduction without sacrificing output.
2019 - World's Smallest 18W Charger
Delivered the world's smallest 18W charger at the time - proving that ultimate performance and ultra-compact form are not a trade-off.
2022 - GaNPrime™
Pioneered high-power multi-port chargers with dynamic power distribution - intelligently allocating power across multiple devices simultaneously.
2023 - 240W Wall Charger
Delivered the industry's highest-power 240W wall charger at the time - meeting the demands of the most power-hungry professional setups.
2024 - InstaCord™ & UltraDura™
In 2024, InstaCord™ became Anker's most advanced retractable‑cable technology and UltraDura™ achieved industry‑leading durability.
2025 - GaNPrime™ 2.0 • PowerIQ™ 5.0 • AnkerSense™ View • TurboBoost™
GaNPrime™ 2.0 (most advanced fast charging), PowerIQ™ 5.0 (smartest compatibility), AnkerSense™ View (intelligent display technology), and TurboBoost™ for ultra-fast power bank recharging. The pursuit never stops.
Fifteen years. Eight technology generations. Every breakthrough driven by one and only promise: seeking the ultimate innovation, not as an end in itself, but because technology built to its highest standard is how we put the possibilities people want in their lives within reach. Technology in service of people. That is what this pursuit has always meant.
Today's Milestone: Anker Thus™
For 80 years, chip design has followed the same logic established by John von Neumann in 1945: separate the processor from memory, and shuttle data between them one instruction at a time. For eight decades across mainframes, desktops, and data centers, this model worked. AI breaks that assumption. A neural network draws on millions of learned parameters all at once - and in a wearable device, moving that data between memory and processor consumes more than 90 percent of chip power, leaving almost nothing for actual computation.
THUS™ applies a different principle: embed computation directly inside NOR Flash memory cells, where the model already lives. The model parameters never have to move. The energy previously consumed by data movement is redirected entirely to computation.
The first THUS™ AI chip debuts in earbuds, delivering up to 150 times more AI computing power on the environmental noise cancellation task than Anker's previous-generation flagship earphones.
Clear Calls - the chip's first disclosed feature - runs a large neural network entirely on-device, anchored by eight MEMS microphones and two bone conduction sensors, for a significantly clear call in any environment. Additional AI-powered features including Signature Sound and Voice Control debuted at Anker Day.
"Every AI chip built until now stores the model on one side and does the computation on the other. To think, the device has to carry all those parameters across, many times per second, every single inference. THUS™ puts the computation where the model already lives. The model never has to move again."
- Steven Yang, Founder and CEO, Anker Innovations
THUS™ takes inspiration from "Thus have I heard", a Buddhist phrase that reflects direct transmission - knowledge conveyed as it was experienced, without distortion.
All performance figures are based on internal Anker lab tests. The 150× AI computing power figure applies specifically to the environmental noise cancellation task and reflects the architectural change from rule-based to neural-net AI processing. It is not a general performance claim and does not reflect a process node upgrade. The environmental noise cancellation workload referenced here runs as an on-device neural network model on the first THUS™ chip.
Anker soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: The First Product Powered by Anker Thus™
The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max are the first two products to ship with the THUS™ chip. Their positioning is organized around three on-device intelligence layers the chip enables - understanding, adapting, and tuning - each representing a function earbuds could not credibly perform before neural-net AI became viable at this scale. Coming to the market soon.
15 Years, One Promise
From our first power bank to a proprietary AI chip in 2026 - the categories we build in keep expanding, and so does the scope of what technology can do for people's lives. Our promise has been one and only, seeking the ultimate innovation, with the conviction that technology built to its highest standard makes the possibilities people want in their lives the ones they can actually live. Fifteen years is long enough to know that trust is earned slowly. Fifteen years in. The pursuit continues.
About Anker Innovations
Anker Innovations is a global consumer technology company driven by ultimate innovation, creating products that help people power, create, connect, and live more freely. Founded in 2011, Anker Innovations serves more than 200 million consumers across 146 countries and regions. Learn more at anker.com.
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15 Years of Seeking Ultimate Innovation: From Power Banks to Proprietary AI THUS™ Chip
15 Years of Seeking Ultimate Innovation: From Power Banks to Proprietary AI THUS™ Chip
15 Years of Seeking Ultimate Innovation: From Power Banks to Proprietary AI THUS™ Chip
