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Chinese researchers create four-gram drone
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๐ Abstract
The article covers various technology and innovation news from Asia, including the development of a lightweight drone by Chinese researchers, a former Samsung employee's sentencing for sharing OLED technology secrets with a Chinese entity, the growth of Huawei's cloud operations in Singapore, Singapore's initiatives to adopt quantum and AI technologies in the financial sector, the introduction of robo-cabs in Shanghai, and the first bilateral meeting between NASA and the newly established Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA).
๐ Q&A
[01] Chinese Drone Development
1. What are the key features of the drone developed by Chinese researchers?
- The drone weighs just over 4 grams, less than a sheet of printer paper.
- It uses an electrostatic motor that weighs only 1.52 grams and is powered by solar cells that produce 4.5V.
- The drone's design has a lift-to-power efficiency two to three times better than traditional drones.
- The authors suggest that if rechargeable batteries can be added, the drone could be capable of 24-hour flying operations.
[02] Samsung OLED Technology Leak
1. What happened to the former Samsung employee who shared OLED technology secrets with a Chinese entity?
- The former Samsung employee was sentenced to 6 years in jail for sharing secrets about OLED technology with a Chinese entity.
- He had spent a decade or more at Samsung before starting his own business that illegally used Samsung's intellectual property (IP).
- He also sold that knowledge to unnamed Chinese customers.
[03] Huawei Cloud Growth in Singapore
1. What are the key details about Huawei Cloud's growth in Singapore?
- Huawei Cloud's Singapore operations grew by over 100% in the last 12 months, but the baseline figure was not provided.
- In the last 5 years, Huawei Cloud has served over 1,000 customers in Singapore and collaborated with over 500 technology partners.
- Huawei's revenue in the Asia-Pacific region has increased twenty-fold in the past 4 years, making it the second-largest cloud provider in China and the fastest-growing in the Asia-Pacific region.
[04] Singapore's Initiatives in Quantum and AI
1. What initiatives has Singapore announced to support the adoption of quantum and AI technologies in the financial services industry?
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced grants worth S$100 million ($74 million) to help the local financial services industry adopt quantum and AI technologies.
- Singapore also signed a statement of intent for data analytics and artificial intelligence cooperation with the United States.
[05] Robo-Cabs in Shanghai
1. What is the situation with the introduction of robo-cabs in Shanghai?
- Shanghai has decided to allow robo-cabs to service passengers at Pudong International airport, angering local cabbies who stand to miss out on fares to the city's downtown areas, about 40km (25 miles) away.
- Elsewhere in China, cabbies are worried that robocabs offer rides at low prices they can't match.
[06] NASA and Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) Collaboration
1. What is the nature of the collaboration between NASA and KASA?
- NASA and the newly established Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) conducted their first bilateral meeting.
- KASA commenced operations in late May.
- The two space organizations pledged ongoing collaboration on NASA's Artemis program, as well as existing South Korean space efforts.