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General News
Southwest Airlines bans humanoid and animal-shaped robots on flights
Southwest Airlines has banned humanoid and animal-shaped robots from being carried onboard or transported as checked baggage, regardless of size or purpose. The airline updated its website rules after a series of incidents involving robots on flights, including one that delayed takeoff while staff decided how to secure a device. Southwest said its concern is the aviation safety risk posed by large lithium-ion batteries used in such robots.
Industry
Semi-solid battery e-bike moves into commercialisation stage
Moves to commercialise semi-solid batteries in electric bicycles are gathering pace, with products moving beyond proof-of-concept to sales-ready models. Giant has begun integrating an e-bike semi-solid battery developed by Bafang affiliate T&D, while California-based Ride1Up is preparing mass production of its moped-style Revv1 EVO. Ride1Up said its battery is undergoing UL certification at a TUV laboratory ahead of August deliveries.
Industry
Invent Partners targets global markets with FO-LIA 8L lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher
Invent Partners, a safety solutions company, is launching its FO-LIA 8L fire extinguisher designed for lithium-ion battery fires. The product won certification from the Korea Fire Institute in March. It aims to block thermal runaway at an early stage using a high-performance cooling agent to rapidly lower temperatures and curb reignition. The company showcased it at the 2026 Korea Business Expo in Seoul and signed MOUs worth more than $100 million with firms from several countries.
