On July 17, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance (WAIC) opened in Shanghai. In his keynote address, General Secretary emphasized the need to actively advance the "AI+" initiative, promoting AI technological innovation and the deployment of diverse application scenarios to empower all industries. On the same day, the nubia AI companion robot iMoochi made its debut at the exhibition and was officially launched on the ZTE mall and major e-commerce platforms. iMoochi is an AI companion robot with interactive feedback capabilities, featuring a proprietary language system: customized cute timbres and "iMoochi language" (such as purrs and giggles) avoid the unnatural feel of stiff human or robotic voices, opening up new possibilities for innovative applications of AI in emotional companionship. Also on the same day, the live-streaming powerhouse ZTE TOPFLOW was unveiled at WAIC 2026, catering to the booming live-streaming economy.
Figure 1: nubia AI companion robot iMoochi officially launched (Image source: WeChat public account @ZTE Mobile Store)
Figure 2: ZTE TOPFLOW live-streaming gear officially released (Image source: WeChat public account @ZTE Terminal Customer Service)
I. awinic empowers AI companion robots: warmer, more interactive, and more emotionally aware
1. 9.5V Smart K audio amplifier series
To better deliver amplifier performance, the nubia AI companion robot iMoochi is equipped with awinic's 9.5V Smart K audio amplifier series, achieving a maximum output power of 5.2W@8Ω. Combined with awinic's proprietary awinicSKTune® algorithm, it not only delivers loud and full-bodied pet-like simulated sounds but also enables speaker protection, sound enhancement optimization, stable amplification of audio effects, and accentuation of sound details, ensuring clear and transparent audio transmission and endowing the AI companion robot with more refined and vivid voice interactions.
Figure 3: Typical application diagram for Smart K audio amplifier products
Product features:
· Operating voltage range: 2.5V~5.5V
· Integrated Adaptive Boost with up to 85% efficiency
· Maximum output voltage of 9.5V, maximum output power of 5.2W@8Ω
· Low-power design: over 10% power consumption optimization in voice playback scenarios
· Interface: analog audio input, IIC control interface
· Package: FCQFN 3.0mm×2.0mm×0.55mm-20L
2. awinicSKTune® algorithm
The nubia AI companion robot iMoochi is equipped with awinic's awinicSKTune® algorithm sound effects. Built on eight years of full-stack in-house R&D, awinic's audio algorithms have been deployed in over 2 billion devices globally. With three core algorithm modules—basic sound effects, specialty sound effects (e.g., sibilance suppression, piano noise recognition, etc.), and specialty protection—the algorithm delivers targeted optimization for on-device speaker and headphone voice performance, giving users an exceptionally clear listening experience during interactions with iMoochi.
Figure 4: Overview of awinic awinicSKTune® algorithm V8
3. Deepening presence in the AI and continuously empowering AI terminal industry upgrades
awinic has been active in the AI terminal market for many years and has launched a series of adaptable products covering audio, port protection, smart touch, smart sensing, power management, and more. awinic offers system-level chip solutions for AI companion robots and other AI terminals, leveraging its solid technical expertise and comprehensive product portfolio to inject stronger and smarter "core" power into AI companion robots.
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Figure 5: AI companion robot application block diagram
II. awinic empowers ZTE TOPFLOW live-streaming gear to redefine terminal experiences
The ZTE TOPFLOW live-streaming powerhouse is purpose-built for high-quality outdoor live streaming and mobile productivity. It supports connectivity for up to 64 devices, features a built-in 10,000mAh super-large battery, and incorporates triple heat dissipation via airflow channel, liquid cooling, and graphene, ensuring long-term cool and stable operation. Whether for professional streamers or beginners, it enables "one-click go-live, multi-platform simultaneous streaming," allowing users to start high-definition, smooth live broadcasts anytime, anywhere.
1. Micro-pump liquid cooling driver
With its proprietary boost architecture, awinic precisely steps up the basic 3V supply voltage to a 90V operating voltage for the liquid-cooling micro-pump, achieving a maximum ultra-high stable output of 180Vpp. With ultra-low THD distortion of less than 1%, it ensures long-term smooth and efficient micro-pump operation, thoroughly resolving heat dissipation fluctuations in high-load live-streaming scenarios. It delivers extreme cooling and stabilizes streaming performance, effectively preventing frame drops and stuttering caused by overheating. This solution is also suitable for AI smartphones/tablets, AI PCs, optical modules, and other fields.
Figure 6: Typical application diagram for micro-pump liquid cooling driver products
Product features:
· 1MHz I2C BUS
· 2KB SRAM
· 8K/12K/24K/48K input waveform sampling rates
· Waveform data bit width in SRAM: 8/16bit
· Standby current: 6μA@Vbat=3.6V
· Maximum output: 180Vpk-pk
· Vout=200Hz, 180 Vpk-pk, THD+N<1% @ Vbat=3.6V for 40nF load
· RAM playback mode
· Auto dynamic sine playback mode
· DC playback mode
· Startup time < 1ms
· Over-current, over-temperature, and UVLO protection
· Supports wide voltage applications from 2.5V to 5.5V, compatible with 1.2V and 1.8V digital logic levels
· Package: WLCSP 2.2mm x 1.8mm-20B
2. Backlight LED driver
Equipped with awinic's screen backlight driver solution, it supports up to 30 LEDs, perfectly covering bright daylight conditions with high-luminance output while strictly controlling power consumption and heat generation. The screen remains clear and transparent, fearless of outdoor strong light and reflections.
Figure 7: Typical application diagram for backlight LED driver products
Product features:
· Supports low-brightness applications with PWM dimming duty cycle as low as 0.3%
· 200mV reference voltage (FB pin)
· Efficiency up to 86% (2P8S LEDs load)
· 1.1MHz Boost switching frequency
· 38V OVP threshold, supports up to 10 LEDs per string
· VIN range: 2.7V~5.5V
· Package: DFN-6L 2mm×2mm×0.75mm
3. HALL switch
The ZTE TOPFLOW live-streaming gear incorporates awinic's HALL switch product series, enabling precise magnetic field strength detection and magnet adsorption distance sensing with high magnetic-sensing recognition accuracy. Device usage modes can be freely switched, adapting to various magnetic-sensing detection scenarios. With minimum quiescent power consumption of only 0.8μA, it effectively reduces overall device power consumption even during extended standby.
Figure 8: Typical application diagram for HALL switch products
Product features:
· Unipolar (N/S) HALL switch
· Open-drain dual (N/S) output
· Ultra-low quiescent power consumption: 0.8μA (VDD=1.8V)
· Ultra-compact package: WBDFN 1.0mm×1.0mm-4L
· Input voltage range: 1.6V~5.5V
4. RF switch product series
The ZTE TOPFLOW live-streaming gear is equipped with awinic's RF switch product series, tailored for multi-link interconnect scenarios. It stably ensures high-speed transmission of live-streaming signals, effectively eliminating stuttering and frame drops, and delivering smooth, lossless signal propagation. With an ultra-compact 1.1mm×1.1mm FOPLP-9L package, it facilitates miniaturized integration and is the preferred RF solution for various 5G terminals including high-definition live-streaming devices.
Figure 9: Typical application diagram for RF switch products
Product features:
· Wide operating frequency range: 0.1~6.0 GHz
· Low insertion loss: 0.89dB typ. @6GHz
· High isolation: 23dB typ. @6GHz
· Supports up to 40dBm power
· MIPI RFFE V2.1 interface
· Package: FOPLP 1.1mm×1.1mm-9L
AI technology is driving profound transformation in the terminal industry. Leveraging the national AI development strategy and the "AI+" initiative, ZTE's terminal business will continue to uphold its "AI for All" strategy, laying out a full-category AI smart terminal portfolio. awinic, a leading Chinese analog and mixed-signal IC company, has long focused on high-performance analog-mixed signal, power management, signal chain, and other IC designs, providing rich and reliable product solutions and delivering premium on-device AI experiences for various edge-side AI applications including AI companion robots. Looking ahead, awinic will continue to unleash the core enabling value of domestically produced chips, collaborate with ZTE and more domestic AI manufacturers, and jointly build an independent, comprehensive, and world-leading edge-side intelligent industry ecosystem, driving AI terminals such as companion robots and smart hardware to new heights.
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