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LAS VEGAS, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, SANY America and SANY Foundation jointly announced the launch of the SANY America Community Disaster Response Fund, a new initiative designed to accelerate disaster response and post-disaster recovery across the United States through the rapid deployment of construction equipment.
The fund will provide financial and technical support to SANY America's nationwide dealer network, enabling equipment to be mobilized quickly to disaster sites when emergencies occur.
From Field Lessons to Systemic Action: The Texas Catalyst
The initiative was inspired by SANY America's response to the July 2025 floods in Texas, where excavators were deployed to remove fallen trees, clear flood debris, and reopen access routes for emergency services.
"Texas taught us that speed saves communities," said David E. Nicoll, Chief Executive Officer of SANY America. "Every hour matters when roads are blocked and homes are flooded. This fund ensures our dealers can move equipment the moment it's needed, not when paperwork clears."
Expanding the Horizon: From Local Response to Global Alliance
The launch event at CONEXPO 2026 served as a platform to connect this local action with a broader global strategy. Danxi Shen, Secretary General of the SANY Foundation, outlined the roadmap for the Global Machinery Relief Alliance, a proposed international mechanism designed to coordinate construction equipment resources across borders for disaster response.
"The U.S. fund represents an important step toward building a global disaster response network," Danxi said. "Our goal is to ensure that industrial capacity can be mobilized quickly to protect communities and livelihoods when disasters strike."
Lihua Tang, Board Member of SANY Group and Trustee of the SANY Foundation, noted that SANY's industrial internet platform connects millions of construction machines worldwide, creating a powerful ecosystem that can support disaster response and other critical scenarios.
This initiative reflects the strategic convergence of industrial strength and social responsibility. By combining AI-driven platforms, a global dealer network, specialized equipment expertise, and rapid financial support, SANY is redefining the role of the private sector in crisis response. It demonstrates that industrial capability and humanitarian commitment can work as one force—turning construction power into a source of hope and recovery. It reflects SANY's commitment to using industrial capability not only to build infrastructure, but also to support communities when it matters most.
LAS VEGAS, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, SANY America and SANY Foundation jointly announced the launch of the SANY America Community Disaster Response Fund, a new initiative designed to accelerate disaster response and post-disaster recovery across the United States through the rapid deployment of construction equipment.
The fund will provide financial and technical support to SANY America's nationwide dealer network, enabling equipment to be mobilized quickly to disaster sites when emergencies occur.
From Field Lessons to Systemic Action: The Texas Catalyst
The initiative was inspired by SANY America's response to the July 2025 floods in Texas, where excavators were deployed to remove fallen trees, clear flood debris, and reopen access routes for emergency services.
"Texas taught us that speed saves communities," said David E. Nicoll, Chief Executive Officer of SANY America. "Every hour matters when roads are blocked and homes are flooded. This fund ensures our dealers can move equipment the moment it's needed, not when paperwork clears."
Expanding the Horizon: From Local Response to Global Alliance
The launch event at CONEXPO 2026 served as a platform to connect this local action with a broader global strategy. Danxi Shen, Secretary General of the SANY Foundation, outlined the roadmap for the Global Machinery Relief Alliance, a proposed international mechanism designed to coordinate construction equipment resources across borders for disaster response.
"The U.S. fund represents an important step toward building a global disaster response network," Danxi said. "Our goal is to ensure that industrial capacity can be mobilized quickly to protect communities and livelihoods when disasters strike."
Lihua Tang, Board Member of SANY Group and Trustee of the SANY Foundation, noted that SANY's industrial internet platform connects millions of construction machines worldwide, creating a powerful ecosystem that can support disaster response and other critical scenarios.
This initiative reflects the strategic convergence of industrial strength and social responsibility. By combining AI-driven platforms, a global dealer network, specialized equipment expertise, and rapid financial support, SANY is redefining the role of the private sector in crisis response. It demonstrates that industrial capability and humanitarian commitment can work as one force—turning construction power into a source of hope and recovery. It reflects SANY's commitment to using industrial capability not only to build infrastructure, but also to support communities when it matters most.
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SANY America Launches Community Disaster Response Fund at CONEXPO 2026
SHENZHEN, China, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboSense (2498.HK), an AI-driven robotics technology company, today announced that its cutting-edge thousand-beam-level digital LiDAR EM4 and fully solid-state digital LiDAR E1 have been selected for the Robotaxi GXR, co-developed by WeRide and Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (a Geely subsidiary). The fleet of Robotaxi GXR is scheduled to begin rolling off the production line in Q3 2026, with a planned delivery of 2,000 units destined for both domestic and international markets.
Redefining L4 Perception with Thousand-Beam-Level Digital LiDAR
The Robotaxi GXR is equipped with the latest autonomous driving suite, GEN8. At the core of GEN8 is WeRide's self-developed Sensor Suite 8.0 (SS8.0), which includes RoboSense's thousand-beam-level digital LiDAR EM4, as the main LiDAR, and thefully solid-state digital blind-spot LiDAR E1, ensuring safety and reliability during operation.
EM4, the Main LiDAR Capable of Thousand-Beam-Level Customization: Launched in early 2025 as the world's first digital LiDAR, the EM4 is now customizable with up to 2,160 beams. With a 17x increase in point cloud density and a detection range of up to 600 meters, the EM4 enables the Robotaxi GXR to identify hazards earlier, gaining over 70% more reaction time for decision-making in high-speed driving scenario.
E1, the Fully Solid-State Blind-Spot LiDAR: Featuring a wide 120° x 90° Field of View (FoV), the E1 is the industry's only mass-produced, automotive-grade solid-state digital LiDAR specifically designed to eliminate near-field blind spots.
The "EM4 for Main LiDAR + E1 for Blind-Spot LiDAR" configuration serves as an optimal choice for Robotaxi. This setup provides a seamless blend of long-range precision and 360-degree near-field coverage, ensuring reliable performance even in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or dense fog.
Scaling Global Autonomous Mobility
RoboSense remains committed to accelerating the global deployment of Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving. As of January 2026, WeRide's Robotaxi GXR global fleet reached 1,023 vehicles. With the 2,000 newly upgraded GXR units delivering this year - empowered by the top-of-class digital LiDAR solutions from RoboSense, WeRide's operational fleet will exceed 2,600 Robotaxis globally.
Currently, WeRide operates commercial services in major cities including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, Beijing, and Guangzhou.
RoboSense currently maintains a partnership coverage of over 90% among the world's leading L4 autonomous driving companies, solidifying its role as the primary perception backbone for the global Robotaxi evolution.
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RoboSense Empowers WeRide's Next-Gen Robotaxi GXR with Thousand-Beam-Level Digital LiDAR; 2,000 Factory-Installed Units Slated for Global Deployment
