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Artera Expands Support for Underserved Communities With Multiple New Federally Qualified Health Center Partners

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Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center and Moses Lake Community Health Center Among 12+ New FQHC Partners That Deployed Artera’s Leading Patient Communications Platform

Artera Now Supports More Than 800 Providers Nationwide, Including More Than 250 FQHCs

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Artera, the SaaS digital health leader in patient communications, announced today a major expansion in the federally qualified health center (FQHC) market with 12+ new partners, two of which include Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center and Mose Lake Community Health Center. The FQHCs add to Artera’s rapidly growing footprint in the FQHC landscape that now encompasses more than 250 community-based providers, all of whom are committed to bringing modern patient communications to underserved populations. By partnering with Artera, FQHCs leverage a suite of innovative solutions designed to streamline operations, improve care coordination and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of their communities.

Artera now supports more than 800 providers nationwide, including more than 250 FQHCs

Each FQHC serves a diverse patient population with a variety of unique needs, making flexibility, personalization and scalability important features when choosing a patient communication technology partner. To meet these demands, the Artera platform includes message personalization with support for more than 109 languages and comes with an easy-to-learn staff console, award-winning customer service and other features that improve patient engagement while reducing staff burnout.

“Artera has become a natural extension of our team and work. Artera’s reliable patient communications platform and its ability to quickly tailor messaging to our patient population has not only elevated our patient experience with seamless, digital patient communications but it’s also helped our team to deliver the personalized care our patients deserve,” said Vanessa Huerta, Associate Director of Operations, Livingston Community Health.

“Artera’s ability to scale with our network of FQHCs across Massachusetts has provided a safety net for our communities and has propelled us forward in our mission of improving health and equity for under-resourced communities through technology,” says Mark Wasielewski, Director of Patient Access and Patient Experience, Community Technology Cooperative. “Since day one we’ve received superb customer support and found natural synergies between Artera’s platform and robust tools, and our goal of delivering the underserved high-quality services.”

The Artera Platform is uniquely designed to meet FQHC needs.
Since 2015, Artera has partnered with the FQHCs to develop capabilities that enhance access to quality healthcare services for underserved communities. Artera’s ongoing dialogue with the FQHC community has ensured its platform continues to evolve so it can meet the needs of constantly changing, diverse patient populations. Some capabilities tailored to FQHCs include:

Extended Language Support (109+ Languages): Communication capabilities in more than 109 languages enables providers to engage diverse patient populations in their preferred language, overcoming potential communication barriers that can impede care access.Call-to-Text and Abandoned Calls: Seamlessly switches callers to text messaging, more efficiently managing inbound call volume and minimizing abandoned calls. It also improves patient satisfaction with more flexible SMS communication for patients – many of whom are busy with full-time jobs and can’t wait on hold for long.Conversation templates uniquely designed for the FQHC community: Fully customizable, off-the shelf conversation templates allow FQHCs to quickly automate common, multi-step patient communication workflows into natural conversations with patients. Patient satisfaction surveys, automated no-show follow up, and two-step verification for cancellations are among the most popular templates with FQHC customers.Community outreach: Empowers organizations to reach out to assigned patients (that do not yet exist in the EHR) to quickly schedule them for care, requiring minimal staff resources. One organization secured 20k+ appointments from newly recruited patients in one year.Accessible digital patient engagement: Delivers a simple SMS/texting solution that does not require an app download, internet access or a password. It’s easily accessible to diverse populations and can help ensure patients attend appointments, understand and adhere to care plans, and become more engaged in their care.

“Our work with the FQHC community is a two-way street. We hear directly from them on what features would make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of those they serve, and then we deliver new solutions to help them achieve those goals,” said Guillaume de Zwirek, CEO and Founder, Artera. “We’re grateful for our new partners and look forward to expanding the ways in which we support their important populations.”

The addition of new FQHC partners follows a recently announced partnership with Azara, the Best in KLAS provider of population health management and value-based care solutions, which further enhances Artera’s support for FQHCs.

For more information about Artera and its healthcare solutions, visit artera.io.

About Artera
Artera is a SaaS digital health leader redefining patient communications. Artera is trusted by 800+ healthcare systems and federal agencies to facilitate approximately 2.2 billion messages annually, reaching 100+ million patients. The Artera platform integrates across a healthcare organization’s tech stack, EHRs and third-party vendors to unify, simplify and orchestrate digital communications into the patient’s preferred channel (texting, email, IVR, and webchat), in 109+ languages. The Artera impact: more efficient staff, more profitable organizations and a more harmonious patient experience.

Founded in 2015, Artera is based in Santa Barbara, California and has been named a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company (2021, 2022, 2023), and ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for four consecutive years. Artera is a two-time Best in KLAS winner in Patient Outreach.

For more information, visit www.artera.io.

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DUVA Introduces DUVA ONE at IFA 2026: Personalized Sleep Earbuds That Respond in Real Time

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The Sleep System That Understands You Best.

BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DUVA, created by Fitnexa, is introducing DUVA ONE at IFA Berlin 2026. This intelligent in-ear sleep system is designed to sense changes in the user and the bedroom, then personalize audio, noise control, and device behavior throughout the night.

Most sleep wearables explain what happened after users wake up. DUVA ONE is designed to help while the night is still happening. Its low-profile earbuds, environment-sensing charging case, and app work together to determine when and how to respond.

A user might start the night with a podcast over Bluetooth. After they fall asleep, DUVA ONE can introduce locally stored sleep audio and optimize power use. If a partner begins snoring or traffic grows louder, it can adjust ANC or add sound masking. In the morning, a private offline alarm wakes only the wearer, without requiring an active phone connection.

In-ear PPG and motion sensors estimate sleep stages and track heart rate, HRV, sleep position, and movement, while the case monitors noise, light, temperature, and humidity. The AI Agent interprets these signals alongside playback status and personal preferences to select an appropriate response. Users control sleep audio, playback duration, ANC strategy, and nighttime interventions in the DUVA App.

“Sleep does not happen in a static environment, so sleep technology should not remain static either,” said Diego, Founder of Fitnexa. “DUVA ONE is designed to respond while sleep is still happening.”

Key Highlights

Layered noise relief: Passive isolation, Hybrid ANC, and sleep audio provide noise reduction of up to 42 dB, with Transparency Mode and adaptive ANC calibration.Personalized AI sleep guidance: The AI analyzes the user’s real-time sleep state and generates personalized audio guidance to help them gradually fall asleep.Side-sleeping comfort: Each fitted earbud weighs approximately 3.3 grams and has an approximately 9.9 mm low-profile design. Two ear-tip shapes and multiple tip and stabilizing-wing sizes provide more than 40 fit configurations.All-night battery: Up to 16 hours in the most power-efficient configuration, including 13 hours of local audio with ANC off and 9.5 hours with ANC on. The USB-C and wireless charging case provides up to five additional recharges.Private offline alarm: Alarms gradually increase in volume and offer 5, 10, or 15-minute snooze options through the earbud controls.Privacy-first sensing: DUVA ONE does not record conversations, store ambient audio, or upload raw environmental audio. Users can disable individual sensors and delete historical data.

DUVA ONE is planned for release in October 2026 at a target retail price of US$349.99, with target markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.

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China Xplained | The China Squeeze, or the China Opportunity?

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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from South: 

Is China’s manufacturing rise squeezing out or creating opportunities for other economies?

Ahead of the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in China this November, journalists and experts from around the world gathered in Guangdong for the Asia-Pacific Media Forum (APMF) 2026.

The forum opened in Shenzhen on September 5, bringing together more than 400 representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as from international organizations.

Before the opening of the forum, participants travelled across Guangdong to see China’s industries and development first-hand.

In this episode of China Xplained, we look at the numbers, supply chains, investment and voices from across the developing world—to ask a bigger question: Is China squeezing out room for other economies?

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PUDU D7 Named Honoree in IFA Innovation Awards for Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies

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BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, today announced that its PUDU D7 Semi-humanoid Intelligent Robot has been named an Honoree in the Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies category of the IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights PUDU D7’s ability to combine mobile navigation, dexterous manipulation and intelligent sensing to perform a range of tasks in real-world industrial and commercial environments.

The IFA Innovation Awards recognize outstanding innovations across the global technology landscape. Entries are evaluated by an independent international jury based on criteria including technology and functionality, innovation and originality, and the potential to create tangible value for users and the market. The recognition places PUDU D7 among emerging technologies demonstrating new possibilities for the future of robotics.

From Industrial Operations to Guest Interaction

PUDU D7 is designed for industrial, warehouse, retail and hospitality environments, where it can move through human-oriented spaces and perform tasks that require both mobility and dexterous manipulation.

In industrial and warehouse settings, D7 can handle materials, pick items from shelves, replenish inventory, transport goods between work areas and push carts. With a payload capacity of up to 20 kg (44.1 pounds) and an operating height of up to 2 meters (6.6 feet), it can work with a range of storage systems and materials.

In retail, D7 can support shelf replenishment, item handling and store organization, moving products between storage areas and shelves and helping maintain product displays.

In hotels and hospitality, PUDU D7 can take on the role of an intelligent front-desk host, welcoming guests, preparing and serving coffee, interacting with visitors and providing engaging experiences. Its semi-humanoid form and dual-arm capabilities allow it to combine practical service tasks with natural human-robot interaction, bringing a more personable and engaging presence to the guest experience.

Designed for Adaptable Performance

PUDU D7 combines a dual-arm manipulation system, tactile sensing and a 360-degree perception system to support these applications. Front- and rear-facing LiDAR and other sensors enable navigation around people and obstacles, while tactile sensing provides precise control when handling objects.

The robot also features autonomous battery swapping, allowing it to independently replace its battery and reduce downtime during extended operation.

Together, these capabilities enable D7 to support different tasks across a range of environments without being limited to a single application.

PUDU D7 Makes Its European Debut at IFA

IFA 2026 marks the first time PUDU D7 is being showcased in Europe. At the Pudu Robotics booth, visitors can experience live demonstrations highlighting the robot’s capabilities and its potential for human-robot interaction.

D7 interacts directly with visitors through demonstrations including waving, making heart gestures and picking up objects. These demonstrations showcase the robot’s ability to combine movement, manipulation and interaction in a human-oriented environment.

Advancing the Next Generation of Intelligent Robotics

The IFA Innovation Awards recognition marks another step in Pudu Robotics’ expansion from service delivery, commercial cleaning and industrial delivery into embodied intelligent robotics.

PUDU D7 is part of Pudu Robotics’ broader strategy to develop a portfolio of specialized, semi-humanoid and humanoid robots, building on its capabilities in embodied navigation, manipulation and interaction. This approach enables the company to address a broader range of applications across commercial and industrial environments.

Pudu Robotics will continue working with customers and partners worldwide to explore new applications for embodied intelligence and bring increasingly capable robots into real-world environments.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics is a global leader in commercial service robotics and the industry’s first company to offer a full portfolio spanning specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots. According to Frost & Sullivan’s latest market report, Pudu Robotics ranks No. 1 globally in commercial service robotics by both revenue and shipment volume. Built on its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments architecture, Pudu offers robots for service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied AI applications across hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, public services, and more. To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 robots to customers across 85+ countries and regions.

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