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CiDi Reports 97% Revenue Growth in First Interim Results Since Listing, with Robotics Business Achieving Initial Commercial Revenue

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Total revenue grew by 97% yoy, and gross profit up 204% as adjusted net loss narrows 82%, bringing the company closer to breakeven

HONG KONG, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CiDi (03881.HK) , a pioneer in Heavy-Duty Embodied AI, unveiled its 2026 interim performance report today. This marks the company’s first half-year financial disclosure following its main board listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. In the first half of 2026, CiDi continued its evolution from autonomous driving into heavy-duty embodied intelligence, entering a new phase of scaled commercialization, delivering a total revenue growth rate of 97% and a gross profit increase of 204%.

Revenue records an increase of 97% as profitability improves and cash position strengthens

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, CiDi recorded total revenue of RMB 804 million, representing year on year growth of 97.0%. Revenue from Autonomous Driving increased 107.3% year on year to RMB 784 million, accounting for 97.6% of total revenue.

Profitability improved alongside the strong revenue growth. Gross profit increased 204% year on year to RMB 212 million, while gross margin rose by 9.3 percentage points, from 17.1% in the prior-year period to 26.4%. Adjusted net loss narrowed by 82% year on year to approximately RMB 19.68 million, and adjusted net margin improved from -27.2% to -2.4%, bringing the company closer to break-even.

CiDi also significantly strengthened its liquidity position. Cash and cash equivalents reached RMB 1.214 billion during the reporting period, compared with RMB 186 million in the prior-year period, an increase of RMB 1.028 billion, or 551.7% year on year. The strong cash buffer provides robust financial backing to scale existing product lines, iterate core technology and expand its global market footprints.

CiDi operates an asset-light business model focused on product sales and technology enablement. The company sells autonomous mining trucks and dispatching systems directly to end-user mine operators without owning operating assets or participating in mine operations, allowing it to concentrate resources on its core heavy-duty embodied intelligence technology platform and convert scale more directly into gross profit.

“Our heavy-duty embodied AI business is moving from scaled deployment to value realization. Building on our proprietary core technology platform, we have extended our intelligent capabilities from autonomous driving to operational robotics, marking an important shift from a single-product offering to a coordinated multi-product portfolio. We believe this will provide a new foundation for our next phase of growth,” said Dr. Albert Hu, CEO of CiDi.

MetaMine thrives in over 40 mines with total deployment of 1900 units and Task Robotics monetizes initial revenue

As of the close of H1 2026, cumulative shipments of CiDi’s intelligent products had reached 23,000 units. Its autonomous driving segment recorded over 3,400 delivered and pending vehicles, acting as the primary revenue driver, while industrial robots, smart hardware and related services emerged as fast-growing secondary growth pillars to form a diversified revenue framework.

Autonomous driving remained CiDi’s solid core business, with its autonomous mining truck division securing a top-tier global market position. Autonomous logistics haulage for cross-border freight, terminal transfer and bulk material short-distance transportation also delivered landmark commercial breakthroughs.

CiDi continued to upgrade MetaMine, its fully autonomous, system-level solution for mining operations. By the end of the reporting period, cumulative shipments of autonomous mining trucks had exceeded 1,900 units, an increase of  213.57% compared to the same period last year. The solution had been deployed at nearly 40 mines worldwide, delivering stable round-the-clock unmanned haulage operations across diverse mine types and complex working conditions, covering all core workflows: overburden stripping, coal loading & hauling, waste dump transportation, charging/swapping energy replenishment and crusher feeding.

Seven mines are now operating fleets of more than 100 autonomous mining trucks on a routine basis, with the largest single-mine deployment exceeding 220 vehicles. In February 2026, CiDi signed an order with Guangna Group for 500 autonomous mining trucks, which, as of the end of June, represented the world’s largest single formal procurement order in the autonomous mining truck sector.

The Autonomous Logistics Truck business also expanded. During the first half, CiDi secured domestic and overseas bulk short-haul orders for more than 400 vehicles, with partial batches already delivered for commercial trials. The company’s logistics trucks have achieved stable routine operations in benchmark projects including the China–Vietnam cross-border logistics corridor and Chengdu International Railway Port.

CiDi’s Task Robotics portfolio, built on the same underlying technology platform as its autonomous driving business, achieved its first commercial revenue during H1 2026, generating RMB 3.082 million. The company shipped 34 roboexcavator units; its open-pit explosives‑charging robot rolled off the production line; its metallurgical ladle robot entered operation; and an underground mining and tunnelling robot completed design, development and manufacturing. CiDi is also pursuing an open-ecosystem strategy focused on the embodied intelligence “brain”, working with quadruped and humanoid robot manufacturers to develop a broader range of mining robots, including inspection robots and underground humanoid robots.

The intelligent hardware and services business also recorded progress across multiple product lines. V2X product shipments exceeded 2,000 units during the reporting period. CiDi launched a V2P intelligent hardware product and a “V2X + open-pit mine” safety solution. Its SIL4-grade autonomous train perception system has been deployed in nine provinces and municipalities across China. New orders for the company’s Guardian solution commercial-vehicle safety solution exceeded 10,000 units, with business coverage spanning more than 20 provinces, over 100 transportation companies and multiple commercial-vehicle categories.

Core Technology Platform Supports Scale and International Expansion

CiDi’s ability to deploy products at scale is underpinned by its proprietary heavy-duty embodied AI technology platform.

The platform integrates a unified data engine, a heavy-duty world model, and a fleet-level collaborative decision-making and dispatching system, creating a closed technology loop that can be reused across a range of heavy-duty operating scenarios.

By the end of the reporting period, the platform had supported more than 2,000 intelligent machines in commercial operations for a cumulative period of more than 1,300 days, while maintaining a record of zero safety accidents. This deployment base supports a continuous cycle of scaled deployment, data accumulation, model iteration and performance improvement.

Looking ahead, CiDi plans to continue investing in physical AI technology and its commercialization in China and overseas, using a unified technology platform and diversified product portfolio to advance heavy equipment from conventional operating tools toward autonomous intelligent agents. In mining, the company intends to accelerate scaled deployment of specialized robots for excavation, drilling and charging. CiDi also plans to extend its robotics portfolio into logistics, large-scale infrastructure and transport engineering, while expanding autonomous heavy-duty truck applications from closed environments toward broader use cases such as trunk-line logistics.

Internationally, CiDi plans to prioritize markets including Australia, Brazil and Indonesia, followed by Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, enabling intelligent‑mining upgrades and low‑carbon transformation for mine operators globally.

About CiDi

www.cidi.ai

Founded in 2017, CiDi (03881.HK) is a global pioneer in Heavy-Duty Embodied AI, building on its established capabilities in autonomous driving, robotics, and intelligent mobility technologies for heavy-duty industrial applications. CiDi operates across three business lines: Autonomous Driving, especially autonomous mining trucks and autonomous logistics trucks; Task Robots for excavation, rock drilling, explosive charging and other heavy-equipment operations; and the Intelligent Hardware and Services, including automotive-grade perception and V2X products and solutions for resource extraction and transport, bulk logistics, large-scale infrastructure and transportation engineering. The company was named to the Forbes China 2026 AI Tech Enterprises Top 50 and the Fortune China 2025 Top 50 Tech Companies.

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Hi3D V3.0 Opens Free to Everyone for 48 Hours, Starting from August 19

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BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hi3D will launch V3.0 on August 19, 2026, with free access to the new model for its first 48 hours on the Hi3D platform. Hi3D V3.0 is the highest-precision AI 3D model today, reaching 2048³ voxel resolution and preserving fine detail across every industry it serves.

A Higher Precision Ceiling — Redefining the Next Generation of AI 3D Model

Hi3D has set the benchmark at every stage. Hi3D V1.0 was the first commercially available AI 3D model at 1536³ voxel resolution. Hi3D V3.0 advances it to 2048³ voxel resolution, setting a new SOTA in AI 3D Models.

Precision is the headline improvement, but not the only one. Hi3D V3.0 improves the full pipeline rather than any single stage, and holds up under close inspection — where other AI 3D models usually fail.

In addition to the highlights mentioned above, Hi3D also offers:

3D Model Maker: A high-precision, all-in-one AI 3D creation platform that brings image-to-3D generation, AI texturing, model splitting and multi-format export together in one seamless workspace.Image to 3D Model: Turn a 2D reference image into a clean, detailed, and structured 3D model for games, design, art, or 3D printing.AI Texturing: Automatically generate detailed, production-ready textures that bring untextured 3D models to life.Split for 3D Printing: Automatically split complete models into printable parts and add connectors for easier printing and assembly.Multicolor 3D Printing: Convert textured models into clearly separated color regions and prepare them for compatible multicolor printing workflows.

Why Free for Everyone

Hi3D has built its platform on the premise that high-quality AI 3D model should be accessible regardless of industry or level of experience. 3D printing, games and film, e-commerce, industrial design, jewelry, and more all rely on 3D assets — and Hi3D has significantly lowered the barrier to creating them. Therefore, Hi3D is opening V3.0 for 48 hours, allowing users across all industries to evaluate the highest-precision AI 3D model today and to see how it fits into their existing workflows.

48-Hour Free Access

When: August 19, 2026 (00:00 UTC) – August 20, 2026 (24:00 UTC)
Website: Hi3D
Terms: Full access to Hi3D V3.0

About Hi3D

Hi3D is an all-in-one AI 3D creation platform developed by Math Magic. Hi3D V3.0 is the highest-precision AI 3D model today, reaching 2048³ voxel resolution. It turns ideas and images into high-fidelity, production-ready 3D assets. The platform serves customers across 3D printing, gaming, film and animation, e-commerce, and architectural design, among others.

Hi3D’s mission is to make creation as universal as expression. The platform covers the full workflow from generation to print, so AI-generated models can be printed and assembled without additional modeling work.

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Yasmin Zhang
zhangyejinjin@mathmagical.com

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In HelloNation, Real Estate Expert Rachel Blacklidge Discusses What Sellers Should Know Before Listing a Home in Morgan County, IN

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The article explains how pricing, preparation, and local housing market trends can influence selling outcomes in Morgan County.

MOORESVILLE, Ind., Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should homeowners understand before listing a home for sale in Morgan County? HelloNation has published an article featuring Real Estate Expert Rachel Blacklidge, explaining how pricing strategy, home presentation, and local housing market trends can affect buyer interest and the overall home selling process.

The article explains that listing a home for sale involves more than placing a property on the market and waiting for offers. Sellers who prepare early often create smoother transactions, stronger buyer demand, and fewer delays throughout the home selling process. According to the article, understanding neighborhood pricing, market timing, and local housing conditions can help sellers position their property more competitively within the local real estate market.

One of the primary topics discussed throughout the article is pricing strategy. Setting the correct asking price is one of the most important decisions sellers make because buyers closely compare homes based on condition, location, available inventory, and neighborhood pricing. The article notes that a home for sale priced too high may remain on the market longer than expected, while underpricing may reduce a seller’s potential return. Reviewing comparable sales and recent activity within the local real estate market can help establish realistic expectations before listing.

The article also highlights the importance of understanding local housing market trends throughout Morgan County. In some conditions, strong buyer demand may create faster sales and multiple offers, while slower periods may require additional negotiation flexibility and adjusted pricing strategies. Sellers are encouraged to monitor inventory levels, seasonal activity, and mortgage rate conditions because these factors often influence how buyers respond to a home for sale within the local real estate market.

Presentation is another major focus covered in the article. Buyers tend to respond more positively to homes that appear clean, organized, and move-in ready. Small improvements such as fresh paint, updated lighting, landscaping maintenance, and decluttering can create stronger first impressions during both online searches and in-person showings. According to the article, preparing a home for sale carefully may help increase buyer demand during the early weeks of market exposure.

Staging is also discussed as an important part of the home selling process. The article explains that staging does not always require expensive renovations or major furniture replacements. Simple adjustments like rearranging furniture, improving lighting, and removing highly personal items may help buyers better visualize the space. Since many buyers form opinions quickly while browsing online listings, sellers should understand how presentation influences interest within the local real estate market.

Professional photography is another topic addressed throughout the article. Many buyers begin searching online before scheduling showings, making listing photos one of the first opportunities to capture attention. The article notes that high-quality images can showcase layout, condition, and lighting more effectively than casual photographs. Sellers competing within the local real estate market may benefit from strong visual presentation when attracting buyer demand.

The article further explains that preparing for inspections early can help reduce delays later in the transaction. Buyers often request inspections shortly after submitting an offer, and unexpected repair concerns may create negotiation challenges. Sellers who address obvious maintenance issues before listing may improve buyer confidence and help the home selling process move more smoothly from contract to closing.

Flexibility and communication are also emphasized throughout the article. Buyers may request evening or weekend showings depending on work schedules and travel distance. Sellers who keep a home for sale clean and accessible may increase opportunities for showings during the most active period after listing. The article also explains that reviewing offers carefully involves more than simply comparing prices. Financing strength, contingencies, and closing timelines may all affect the quality of an offer.

What Should Sellers in Morgan County, IN, Know Before Listing Their Home? features insights from Rachel Blacklidge, Real Estate Expert of Mooresville, IN, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Government of Canada invests close to $2M in quantum sector with support for Femtum

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CED provides $1,950,000 in financial assistance to Québec technology business.

QUÉBEC, Aug. 14, 2026 /CNW/ — Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Supporting the development, adoption and commercialization of quantum technologies helps to position Quebec organizations in this emerging field, while also strengthening Canada’s global leadership. That is why Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre, today announced a repayable contribution of $1,950,000 for Femtum. This CED funding will enable the business to pursue its growth internationally.

Founded in 2017, Femtum is a business specializing in laser solutions for manufacturers of photonic chips, in particular quantum photonic chips. The innovative SME offers a technology that considerably improves the carbon footprint of advanced manufacturing activities for quantum and conventional semiconductors. CED’s financial support enables it to increase its production capacity by fitting out new manufacturing laboratories, to accelerate the commercialization of its products, and to create over 20 new jobs in the photonics and quantum sectors.

To support Canada’s quantum sector and consolidate the country’s position as a leader in this growing field, the Government of Canada has implemented the National Quantum Strategy. This strategy aims to help Canadian businesses adopt quantum technologies so they can position themselves in this emerging field and generate economic benefits for the entire country.

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“Our government remains determined to build a strong, innovative economy. With this in mind, I salute CED’s investment in Femtum, a business with high growth potential. This support will enable the SME to consolidate its position in a highly competitive global market. The investment helps to reinforce Quebec’s optics-photonics ecosystem, fosters the creation of quality jobs, and confirms the Québec region’s position as a top-tier technology hub.”

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic–Cartierville, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED

“We are helping businesses equip themselves with what they need to remain competitive, prosper and create good jobs. Thanks to our government’s funding, Femtum will be able to offer its laser technology solutions on a greater scale and pursue its growth in the photonics industry and on international markets, which will also help to stimulate the regional economy. This assistance will thus benefit the entire Capitale-Nationale region and the Canadian economy.”

Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry

“The Québec region abounds with talent and daring businesses prepared to launch into new stages of commercialization. The funding provided to Femtum is a testament to our government’s willingness to guide homegrown SMEs in fulfilling their technological ambitions. Supporting this expansion project helps shine a spotlight on Canadian skills in photonics and stimulates the quantum industry.”

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre

“The expertise is local, but the market is global: This CED funding enables Femtum to accelerate the integration of its solutions into global supply chains. Canada has all the ingredients to stand out as a leader in the quantum industry of tomorrow, including a first-class photonics industry. At Femtum, we are building tools that will enable Canada to fulfill this ambition at an industrial scale.”

Louis-Rafaël Robichaud, Co-founder and President, Femtum

Quick facts

Funding has been provided under CED’s Support for Regional Quantum Innovation initiative, which stems from the Government of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy.This initiative has a budget of $23.3 million to be used to make strategic investments up to the year 2028 with a view to helping SMEs and NPOs adopt, develop and commercialize quantum technologies and products based on these technologies.CED is a key federal partner in Quebec’s regional economic development. With its 12 regional business offices, CED accompanies businesses, supporting organizations and all regions across Quebec into tomorrow’s economy.

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