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DFRobot at FAB26 Boston: Empowering Global Developers and Advancing AI Education Through Open-Source Hardware

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July 31, 2026

SHANGHAI, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From July 27 to 31, 2026, the 22nd Fab Lab Global Conference (FAB26 Boston) was held at the MIT campus and Fab Hub Kendall in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Marking the 25th anniversary of the global maker movement, the conference brought together Fab Lab community members from around the world to reflect on the past and explore the future of digital fabrication and innovation. DFRobot participated deeply in the event through a series of workshops, keynote sessions, and hands-on demonstrations, showcasing how programmable hardware platforms and accessible development environments continue to empower creators and developers at different levels.

MIT Media Lab Workshop: Ten Years of Hardware Innovation, Five Years of Making AI Accessible

On July 27, Yang Shaodong, Senior Training Engineer at DFRobot, hosted a hands-on workshop titled “10 Years of Making, 5 Years of AI.” The workshop brought together Fab Lab leaders and makerspace organizers from eight countries, including the Netherlands, the United States, Japan, Peru, Finland, India, Jordan, and Colombia.

During the session, Yang reviewed DFRobot’s decade-long journey in bringing open source hardware into K-12 education in China — from the early days of using Arduino to connect code with the physical world, to today’s AI era, where students can complete image acquisition, model training, and local deployment through the Mind+ 2.0 programming platform and UNIHIKER M10. Using a lunar phase recognition project as an example, the workshop demonstrated a complete AI workflow that required no cloud infrastructure and no advanced programming background. By turning AI into a tangible and verifiable physical system, the session showed that AI development is no longer limited to cloud-based black-box APIs, but can become a programmable, transparent, and embedded tool for real-world applications.

MIT Museum International Youth Maker Challenge

On July 28, DFRobot collaborated with internationally recognized maker educator Rico Kanthatham to host a cross-country youth maker challenge at the MIT Museum. Students from the United States, Malaysia, France, and other countries participated in an engaging micro:bit and DFRobot Maqueen robot innovation competition.

The activity introduced a creative interactive experience: participants used micro devices attached to their legs to collect real-time movement data, transmitted the data through infrared communication, and controlled Maqueen robots to compete. Through immersive human-machine interaction and game-based learning, students from different countries experienced the possibilities of digital fabrication and creative technology.

AI Bidirectional Programming Workshop: UNIHIKER K10 Sparks Creativity at FAB26

On July 29, Rockets Xia, Co-founder of Mushroom Cloud Maker Space, hosted a workshop featuring UNIHIKER K10 under the theme “Code for AI, AI for Code.” The session explored both sides of AI programming — teaching participants how to build AI applications with code while also demonstrating how AI can assist the programming process.

The workshop attracted technology educators and experienced makers from Mexico, the United States, Paraguay, Peru, India, Colombia, and other countries. Using UNIHIKER K10 as the development platform, participants explored practical implementations of computer vision, voice interaction, and other AI applications with UNIHIKER K10’s edge AI capabilities. The projects created during the workshop showcased diverse ideas. One participant developed a smart tree-growing project using a light sensor — when the sensor was covered, the virtual tree stopped growing. Another created an environmental monitoring device that changed the screen expression to a “sad face” when indoor CO₂ levels exceeded a certain threshold.

eduFAB International Education Forum: Bringing Maker Education to Rural Communities Worldwide

Rebecca Jiang, Operations Manager of Mushroom Cloud Maker Space, delivered a keynote speech titled “Bringing Maker Education to Rural Communities Worldwide,” sharing the team’s experience in expanding AI and STEM education to underserved communities.

She highlighted the long-term collaboration with Shanghai Chunhe Youth Development Center, through which AI and maker education programs have been introduced to rural K-12 schools in regions such as Guizhou and Yunnan, China. Since 2023, the initiative has reached more than 100 schools and 10,000 students through project-based learning, accessible tools, and community-driven education models.

Since 2022, Mushroom Cloud has also supported the Chunhe ETS Conference by providing AI and STEM learning resources, helping extend structured technology education to more rural students.

Exhibition Showcase: Cross-disciplinary Projects and Replicable Innovation Frameworks

From July 29 to 31, DFRobot showcased multiple interdisciplinary educational projects during the conference exhibition, including the Maqueen robot, UNIHIKER K10, and HuskyLens 2 AI Vision Sensor solutions. These projects attracted strong interest from educators, makers, and developers.

Featured projects included:

AI-powered Microscopic Cell Recognition Module: This project introduced AI into biology education by combining a microscope module with HuskyLens 2, a self-trained cell recognition model, and UNIHIKER K10 to achieve real-time cell identification. The project demonstrated how AI can work together with real scientific data in classroom and research scenarios.

micro Natural Science Expansion Board: The exhibition also featured a micro expansion board integrating 14 types of natural science-related sensors, attracting attention from educators interested in interdisciplinary STEM learning.

From Maker Communities to a Global Developer Network

At FAB26 Boston, DFRobot highlighted its commitment to empowering creators through open-source hardware and accessible AI. By combining an open hardware ecosystem, locally deployable AI workflows, and easy-to-use development platforms, DFRobot continues to lower the barriers between ideas and real-world innovation. Looking ahead, the company will continue working with the global Fab Lab community and developers to advance open technologies for education, research, and professional applications.

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Guidepoint Relocates Shanghai Office to Strengthen Regional Presence

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September 21, 2026

SHANGHAI, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Guidepoint, a global pioneer in access to expert insight, today announced the relocation of its Shanghai office to the Bund Center on East Yan’an Road.

Building on more than a decade of sustained growth in China, the relocation positions Guidepoint in the heart of Shanghai’s business district, bringing the firm closer to the clients and partners it serves while providing a modern, collaborative workspace for its growing team.

“Research today has evolved beyond standalone expert calls to more connected, AI-enabled workflows,” said Michael Wang, Guidepoint’s Director and Head of China. “The new Shanghai office brings together capabilities across research, product innovation, compliance, and operations, reinforcing Guidepoint’s commitment to delivering source-backed insight through rigorous standards, transparency, and integrity.”

“Shanghai remains one of the world’s most influential centers for business and finance, connecting decision-makers across industries and markets,” said Chris Bonsi, Head of APAC. “This relocation reinforces our long-term commitment to the region and strengthens our ability to serve clients and attract top talent.”

As demand for expert-led, source-backed insight continues to grow, Guidepoint is focused on expanding its research capabilities by combining expert knowledge, proprietary content, and technology-enabled workflows to help clients move from uncertainty to conviction with greater speed and confidence.

About Guidepoint
Guidepoint provides real-time access to expert insights, combining human expertise with AI-powered research tools to deliver knowledge at scale. Backed by a global network of more than 2M+ subject-matter experts, Guidepoint equips institutional investors, consulting firms, and corporations with the context they need across companies, markets, and trends. Through live, asynchronous, and agentic workflows, Guidepoint embeds expert knowledge directly into decision-making, turning answers into action when timing matters most.

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Reap Launches First Ever Managed Fraud and Risk Service for Card Programs

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September 21, 2026

Reap Sentry configures and manages fraud controls for clients’ card programs, eliminating the need for additional monitoring tools or in-house fraud specialists.

HONG KONG, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reap, a global financial technology company that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide through stablecoin-enabled infrastructure, today announced the launch of Reap Sentry, a managed card fraud and risk service. Through Sentry, Reap manages a client’s end-to-end transaction risk management – from configuring fraud rules and screening authorisations in real time to investigating alerts, processing chargebacks, and reporting confirmed fraud to Visa. Clients do not need to build or license additional fraud-monitoring tools, or hire a dedicated fraud team.

Payment card fraud losses worldwide totalled USD 33.41 billion in 2024 (The Nilson Report, January 2026), tied to global card volume of USD 51.920 trillion (The Nilson Report, January 2026). Every card in circulation is a live payment instrument, with authorisation decisions made in milliseconds. Fraud must be stopped at the point of authorisation, not afterwards, as the knock-on costs of fraud can often exceed the value of the fraud itself. Meanwhile, evolving attack patterns make fraud management an ongoing operational function.

Built on the technology within Reap’s issuing portfolio, Sentry combines the fraud policy, tooling, and day-to-day operations required to manage transaction risk effectively. Having issued millions of cards over eight years of card issuance, Reap brings to Sentry controls informed by fraud patterns observed across its entire issuing portfolio. These controls are tailored to each client’s business profile, including its cardholder segments, geographic footprint, and stated risk appetite.

Sentry conducts ongoing screening and declines suspected fraud in real time at authorisation; triages and investigates alerts; and continuously updates controls as new threats emerge, including BIN attacks and merchant breaches. The service also processes and represents chargebacks submitted by clients, reports confirmed fraud, and provides program performance reporting on an agreed cadence. Controls are reviewed and refined as each program evolves, without requiring client intervention. Clients can integrate with Sentry through a single Reap API.

Reap protects the authorisation layer it operates and observes, while clients retain responsibility for the cardholder relationship and key first-party fraud entry points, including onboarding, identity verification and account access.

“Most companies launching a card programme have to build a fraud function from day one. Doing so requires specialist tooling, dedicated expertise and several months of preparation before they can safely issue a single card, by which point the threat landscape may already have shifted. That is rarely how a team wants its first months to go.” said Harris Leow, Head of Product, Reap. “Sentry takes on that entire card fraud function: our controls, data and specialists, tailored to each card programme.”

Sentry is available to new Reap card issuing clients and to existing clients at contract renewal, on Reap’s own API.

To find out more about Sentry, visit our website: https://reap.global/products/sentry-fraud-risk-management

About Reap
Reap is a global financial technology company that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide through stablecoin-enabled infrastructure. We transform the financial landscape through more efficient money movement by merging traditional finance with digital assets, bridging disparate economies and connecting key financial markets.

Reap was an early leader in Asia to incorporate stablecoins into our solutions. In 2025, Reap processed billions in stablecoin-funded transaction flows. From stablecoin-enabled corporate cards to cross-border payments, we streamline financial operations and empower companies to scale with our integrated business accounts and embedded finance solutions.

Founded and headquartered in Hong Kong, Reap employs 300 people worldwide. More information about Reap can be found at reap.global.

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Envision Energy Powers Morocco’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System at OCP’s Benguerir Mining Site

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September 21, 2026

BENGUERIR, Morocco, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, today announced the successful energisation of Morocco’s first large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage system at OCP Green Energy’s Benguerir mining site. The 25 MW / 125 MWh system was supplied and commissioned by Envision Energy under a contract signed in late 2025, and is now undergoing testing before entering commercial operation.

Envision Energy provided the full storage system and led the commissioning work, integrating the BESS with the site’s solar generation, grid conditions and industrial load profile. The system is designed to shift surplus solar power from daytime generation to peak consumption hours, reducing the site’s peak-hour electricity bill by approximately 25%.

With five hours of storage capacity, the BESS functions as an industrial energy management tool rather than a short-duration grid asset. It is supported by USD 20 million from the Clean Technology Fund, managed through the African Development Bank Group, and is designed for a 25-year lifetime with daily charge-discharge cycles. For OCP, the value lies not in battery capacity, but in the system’s ability to reduce peak-hour costs over a 25-year operating life.

“The successful energisation of Morocco’s first large-scale battery storage project demonstrates the reliability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of integrated renewable-plus-storage solutions in industrial applications,” said John Lee, General Manager of Envision Energy for the Middle East and Africa. “Envision is proud to be part of this landmark project and to contribute green technology to Morocco’s energy transition.”

As highlighted in OCP Group’s official press release announcing the milestone, Omar Kadir, CEO of OCP Green Energy, said: Storage is the natural extension of our energy strategy. It allows us to reconcile the variable output of renewable energy with the continuous needs of our industrial platforms, while strengthening the reliability of our energy supply. Beyond OCP Group’s own needs, this technology paves the way for a more harmonious integration of renewable energy into the national power system. By bringing greater flexibility and resilience to the grid, it will help accelerate the deployment of renewable capacity.”

The project marks a significant milestone for battery storage and industrial decarbonisation in Morocco. It supports the country’s target of achieving 52% of installed electricity capacity from renewable sources by 2030 and serves as a benchmark for industrial decarbonisation across Africa.

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