Tsinghua University

Epoch Robotics

Epoch Robotics is a robotics company specializing in vertically integrated hardware and software development of humanoid and embodied intelligence systems. The company presented its robotic family at CES 2026 with a systematic demonstration of its commercial deployment capabilities across core technologies and real-world scenarios. Its flagship Epoch L7 features a domestically pioneered "full-size bipedal + half-body" multi-form configuration, enabling high-intensity tasks such as sorting and barcode scanning in warehouse logistics. Dynamic motion demonstrations, including 360° rotational jumps and Breaking dance moves, further validated advancements in motion control.

Qingtao Energy Development

The foundation of QingTao Energy Development traces back to 2002 when a research team led by Professor Cewen Nan from Tsinghua University began exploring solid-state batteries. Early breakthroughs included the development of a lithium lanthanum titanate (LLTO) electrolyte in 2006 and a lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (LLZO) electrolyte in 2010, both of which demonstrated excellent ionic conductivity and stability. In 2014, QingTao Energy Development was officially established, focusing on the industrialization of solid-state battery technologies.

Booster Robotics

Booster Robotics is a Chinese company specializing in the development of advanced humanoid robots. Founded in June 2023 by Cheng Hao, a Tsinghua University graduate with deep roots in robotics research and entrepreneurial experience, the company aims to drive a productivity revolution by uniting global developers and accelerating the adoption of embodied intelligence in research, education, and industry. IDTechEx spoke to Booster Robotics at Humanoids Summit 2025 in London, UK.

Ekosolve

Ekosolve Limited has developed a solvent extraction based direct single pass lithium extraction technology for brines. IDTechEx spoke to Phillip Thomas, CEO of Ekosolve Limited, and this profile is based on the interview in September 2024.

Bluepha

Bluepha is a materials manufacturer based in China, producing PHA, a bio-based plastic.

Graphene Recovers Gold From Waste Electronics

This new, seemingly magical application of graphene works quite straightforwardly: add graphene into a solution containing traces of gold and, after a few minutes, pure gold appears on graphene sheets, with no other chemicals or energy input involved. After this you can extract pure gold by simply burning the graphene off.

Engineers Build LEGO-Like Artificial Intelligence Chip

Imagine a more sustainable future, where cellphones, smartwatches, and other wearable devices don't have to be shelved or discarded for a newer model. Instead, they could be upgraded with the latest sensors and processors that would snap onto a device's internal chip — like LEGO bricks incorporated into an existing build. Such reconfigurable chipware could keep devices up to date while reducing our electronic waste.

China's First Salt Cavern Compressed Air Energy Storage in Operation

China's first salt cavern compressed air energy storage started operations in Changzhou city, East China's Jiangsu province, marking significant progress in the research and application of China's new energy storage technology.

Lithium Metal Battery with a Protective Layer

Researchers have taken an important step towards a new type of Li-ion battery, which can be found in our smartphones, laptops and electric cars, among other things. For the first time, they succeeded in making an electrolyte that goes well with an anode made of lithium metal. Lithium metal is the holy grail for anodes. In theory, a two to three times higher energy density can be achieved with this material compared to current batteries.