Alibaba Group

Macau – October 11, 2026 -- Amap, Alibaba Group's location-based services platform, delivered the first batch of Tutu robot dogs to Sands China, which will deploy them as guides at Sands Resorts Macau after a trial at NBA House at The Venetian.

Tutu logs 40 kilometers and 4,546 answers in one 11-hour shift

During the 11-hour workday at NBA House, Tutu robots completed 214 requests for directions to facilities such as restrooms and service counters. They answered 4,546 questions in Chinese and English, retaining task context when visitors switched languages or asked follow-up questions. The robots traveled more than 40 kilometers, which Amap equates to 456 laps around a basketball court.

At the delivery ceremony, Tutu walked autonomously to the stage, navigating around obstacles without a remote control or leash.

Beijing – September 18, 2026 -- Orange Lion Sports, a company founded by Alibaba Group, unveiled Smartshot 2.0, an upgraded AI sports technology platform, at the Sports Services exhibition during the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), held September 9-13 in Beijing.

Six-camera Hawk-Eye system targets amateur tennis line-call disputes

The upgraded electronic line calling system uses a six-camera Hawk-Eye setup to deliver instant in/out calls on a large screen as soon as a ball lands, with adjustable audio announcements. The company positions the technology as a low-cost alternative for amateur tournaments that eliminates the need for additional line-judge labor.