Robotics
Embodied intelligence, robotic products, and industry developments.
Tuya Smart Showcases Doova Home Companion Robot for People Living Alone
The Doova robot made its debut at the 5th Global Digital Trade Expo. It can move around the home, converse, and connect with smart-home devices. If an older adult falls, it can recognize the situation and contact family members or an organization, with the price potentially kept in the range of “a smartphone.” #TuyaSmart# #CompanionRobot#
02RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeDaxiao Robotics and China National Petroleum Launch the First Embodied AI Project for a Gas Station Convenience Store
Daxiao Robotics and China National Petroleum Shanghai Sales Company have reached a strategic partnership, and the first Kunlun Good客 convenience store has entered trial operations. After consumers place orders on Meituan, the robot can complete picking, handling, and packing in a 75-centimeter-wide aisle while synchronizing order statuses, connecting the entire process from the forward warehouse to the store. #EmbodiedAIrobots# #SmartRetail#
03RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeReport: Tesla Begins Mass-Production Factory Audits for Optimus Robot Business, Several Supply Chain Companies Respond
Tesla CEO Elon Musk acknowledged in July that Optimus production would be extremely slow at first because everything is new and differs from building cars. As planned, Tesla will produce approximately 50,000 Optimus robots this year for deployment at Tesla Gigafactories around the world, but ordinary consumers still have no way to purchase one at this stage.
04RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeChangan Automobile Chief Expert Tan Huan: In the Future, Robots Will Build and Sell Cars, Ride in Cars, and Build Robots
Tan Huan, chief expert at Changan Automobile and general manager of Changan Tianshu Intelligent Robotics Co., Ltd., said that AI is driving infrastructure innovation centered on physical embodied intelligence. The future form of automobiles will be “car robots”—combined intelligent agents capable of self-learning, self-organization, and self-evolution.
05RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeWaymo Targets Official Launch of Autonomous Robotaxi Commercial Service in Tokyo, Japan, in 2027
Waymo's commercial Robotaxi deployment in Tokyo will start with a small number of vehicles and gradually expand to approximately 100 vehicles.
06RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeNVIDIA's Jensen Huang publicly takes Trump's call at conference, as Trump denounces claims that AI is dangerous as a hoax
Trump said: “Robots will not take over. AI will not rule the rest of the world. This whole thing is a hoax.”
07RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeUnitree Robotics Launches G1+ Humanoid Robot with Upgraded Mobility, Perception, Interaction, and Intelligence
Unitree Robotics officially launched the G1+ humanoid robot today, featuring six upgrades across the neck, motors, perception, interaction, and battery life. The standard version is priced at 95,000 yuan. G1+ offers greater head mobility and tactile interaction, supports far-field voice control, and adds external power supply for longer operation. Suitable for research and demonstration scenarios. #Robots# #UnitreeRobotics#
08RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeWorld’s First Super Smart Factory for Industrial Humanoid Robots with 10,000-Unit Annual Capacity Begins Operations in Liuzhou
At the production line’s designed pace, the factory can complete one robot every 10 minutes, with a planned annual capacity of more than 10,000 units.
09RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeThe First CMG World Robot Mount Tai Climbing Competition Set for October 29, with Participating “Contestants” to Tackle the Real Mountain Trail
The first CMG World Robot Mount Tai Climbing Competition will be held on October 29. Participating robots will tackle Mount Tai’s actual climbing trail, with the event livestreamed that day on major CMG new media platforms, including CCTV News and CCTV Sports.
10RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeChina's First: Leju, Anhui Telecom, and Huawei Launch a Dedicated 5G-A Package for Embodied Intelligence
Leju Robotics, Anhui Telecom, and Huawei have launched China's first dedicated 5G-A package for embodied intelligence, "Embodied Wing Link." Designed for robots' high uplink and low-latency needs, it delivers peak uplink speeds of up to 500 Mbps. #5G-A# #EmbodiedIntelligence#
11RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeXPeng Robot Production Line Officially Goes into Operation, “The World’s First Advanced General-Purpose Humanoid Robot” Walks Off the Line Autonomously
XPeng Group announced today that XPeng Robotics has achieved a key breakthrough. The XPeng robot production line is officially operational, and the world’s first advanced general-purpose humanoid robot has completed automated final assembly and autonomously walked off the line.
12RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeFaraday Future Robots Set New Monthly Sales Record of 158 Units in August, Cumulative Sales Surpass 552 Units
Jia Yueting released a video this morning announcing that sales and shipments of Faraday Future EAI robot units reached 158, setting a new monthly record. Jia Yueting said that since deliveries began in February, cumulative robot sales and shipments had reached 552 units by the end of August. This provides strong support for winning the Q3 robot commercialization campaign and pursuing the full-year target of 2000 units. #FaradayFuture# #EAIrobots#
13RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeReports Say Samsung Is Entering the Humanoid Robot Market, Plans CES 2027 Debut Next Year
Samsung Electronics is accelerating development of its humanoid robot prototype and plans to publicly unveil its independently developed humanoid robot for the first time at CES 2027, to be held next January in Las Vegas, United States.
14RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeWujie Power CEO Zhang Yufeng Predicts Embodied Intelligence Could Match Adults' Labor Capabilities in 5 Years
Wujie Power CEO Zhang Yufeng said at the Yabuli Forum Summer Summit that current embodied intelligence is comparable to autonomous driving in 2019, and predicted that its capabilities will reach the level of adults who can “think and work” in 5 years. He also believes humanoid robots could enter homes within 2–3 years.##Embodied intelligence##
15RoboticsIT HomeChina’s First Bionic Medical Robot Released: Developed by UBTECH and MedTech, Available in Male and Female Versions
UBTECH today announced the launch of China’s first bionic medical robot, the Youmai Robot Wellness Edition, jointly developed with MedTech. The humanoid robot integrates professional medical service capabilities, further expanding UBTECH’s deployment in the medical and elderly-care sector.
16RoboticsIT HomeAltman: OpenAI Will Definitely Develop Humanoid Robots
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that the company is developing humanoid robots and will expand into non-humanoid forms. He believes the key to robots is intelligence rather than appearance. In the near term, the company will focus on industrial applications, while robots may enter homes in the future. #OpenAI#
17RoboticsIT HomeWayve and Uber Launch the UK’s First Supervised Robotaxi Service
The first 15 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with safety operators will serve areas across London, excluding airports. This is also Wayve’s first commercial deployment.
18RoboticsIT HomeStudy Finds That More Human-Like AI Customer Service Does Not Necessarily Deliver a Better Experience
Research shows that overly lifelike AI customer service does not necessarily improve the experience. When consumers encounter problems, text-based chatbots can provide a greater sense of relief because their slower pace gives people more time to cool down. AI that can accurately recognize anger is also more highly regarded. The key for future customer-service AI is knowing when to “act human” and when to “step back.” #AICustomerService#
19RoboticsIT HomeStudy Finds Older Adults Value Authenticity More in AI Companion Chatbots
A Singapore study found that the AI chatbot Ami Chat can effectively increase older adults’ acceptance of technology, especially among those in poorer health and with lower life satisfaction. However, the study also found that chatbots that seem too human may reduce willingness to use them. Developers should focus on authentic functionality rather than anthropomorphism. #AIForAging#
20RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeThe Hidden Gray-Market Chain Around Unitree Robot Dogs Exposed: Altering Battery Labels to “Smuggle” Them onto Planes
On the Xianyu platform, some robot rental companies are attempting to disguise high-capacity batteries as “compliant batteries” that meet aviation regulations by falsifying the battery labels of Unitree robot dogs, allowing the products to be “smuggled” onto planes. #HiddenGrayMarketChainAroundUnitreeRobotDogsExposed#
21RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeMusk Predicts Over 1 Billion Humanoid Robots Worldwide Within 10 Years, Each Producing 5 Times More Than a Human
Yesterday (September 1), at the G20 Innovation Ministers’ Meeting held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US, the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, delivered a video address and estimated that the number of humanoid robots worldwide will exceed 1 billion within the next 10 years.
22RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeUnitree Technology, the “First A-Share Humanoid Robot Stock,” Sees Its Share Price Halved
Unitree Technology, the “first A-share humanoid robot stock,” fell more than 4% today. As of IT Home’s report, its share price had dropped below 550 yuan, halving from its first-day opening high of 1100 yuan per share.
23RoboticsIT HomeHong Kong’s First Service Robot in a Real Open Environment Deployed: UBTECH AlphaBot 2 Joins a Lan Kwai Fong Bar as a “Bartender”
Hong Kong’s first service robot deployed in a real open environment has officially started operating. UBTECH’s AlphaBot 2 (Aibao) robot has joined a Lan Kwai Fong bar as a “bartender,” providing cocktail-making and interactive services for customers.
24RoboticsIT HomeChina Leads Development of International Standard for Household Robots, Covering 11 Core Tests
An international performance evaluation standard for household robots, led by China, has been officially released, providing a unified framework for the global industry. The standard covers 11 core tests, including obstacle avoidance, slope operation, and energy consumption, and may end the lack of cross-comparable performance benchmarks for products such as robot vacuums. #ChinaManufacturing# Now there is a reference for buying robots.
25RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeChina's Experts Lead Development of the World's First International Standard for Legged Robots, Officially Released
The standard incorporates capabilities such as perception, interaction, and decision-making into a comprehensive evaluation, marking a shift from “single-movement performance” to “overall task capabilities” and making assessments more scientific, comprehensive, and reliable.
26RoboticsIT HomeUnitree Firefighting Robots Debut, Carry Water Cannons and Resist Flames
Unitree showcased products including the A2-W load-carrying robot dog, B2 intelligent water-cannon robot dog, A2-W detection robot dog, B2 detection robot dog, As2 gimbal reconnaissance robot dog, B2 satellite reconnaissance robot dog, and A2-W modeling robot dog, as well as the flame-resistant B2 high-temperature robot dog. #UnitreeFirefightingRobot#
27RoboticsIT HomePony.ai Partners with FutureLink, Planning Initial Commercial Deployment of 200 Robotaxis in South Korea
The two companies conducted technology validation in Seoul's Gangnam autonomous driving demonstration zone last year, covering approximately 80,000 kilometers in total without any accidents.
28RoboticsIT HomeFaraday Future Robots Launch Middle East Operations, Completing Sales and Delivery of First Order
Jia Yueting announced today that Faraday Future (FF) robots have officially launched operations in the Middle East, completing the sales and delivery of the region's first order. A total of 6 robots were delivered (2 humanoid and 4 quadruped), while the team is also accelerating efforts to finalize more orders. #FaradayFuture#
29RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeHonor Robot Lightning Makes Overseas Debut as Malaysia Marathon’s First Robot Participant
Honor Robot “Lightning” completed its overseas debut by running 10 kilometers beneath the night view of Malaysia’s Petronas Twin Towers, setting a new event record. Standing 169 cm tall, this red, mecha-style robot is known for its speed and previously broke the human world record in the 1,500-meter race. #RobotMarathon#
30RoboticsIT HomeOver $2.6 Million in Orders in 24 Hours: Hugging Face’s Microduck Robot Duck Sells Out
This $399 robotic duck, launched by Pollen Robotics under Hugging Face, received over $2.6 million in preorders within 24 hours and is now facing an order backlog. New orders are expected to be delivered in 4 to 6 months. #AI Robotics#
31RoboticsIT HomeChina-Serbia Jointly Built Robot Factory Begins Production, Becoming Europe's First Humanoid Robot Mass-Production Base
Located in Sabac, Serbia, the factory was invested in and built by Minth Group, with a first-phase investment of 20 million euros. The first humanoid robot has rolled off the production line and can write calligraphy and play chess. Future annual production capacity may reach up to 20,000 units, with products targeting European and global markets. #A new era of humanoid robot mass production#
32RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeASUS Establishes Physical AI Business Group, Humanoid Robot Plan to Launch in September
ASUS has announced the establishment of its Physical AI (PAS BG) business group, fully embracing the robotics industry. The group consists of three divisions: AI Solutions, Autonomous Platforms, and Humanoid Robots, and will officially launch on September 1. This marks a key step in ASUS's shift from "device connectivity" to "AI embodiment." #ASUSRobotics#
33RoboticsIT HomeNDRC: Robot Industry Development Must Suit Local Conditions to Prevent Blind Following and Hasty Expansion
Li Chao, Deputy Director of the Policy Research Office of the National Development and Reform Commission, said at today's NDRC regular press conference for August that the robot industry involves numerous cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and new materials. It must develop in a healthy and orderly manner suited to local conditions, based on local resource endowments and industrial strengths, with clear positioning and full use of local advantages. Blind following and hasty expansion must be avoided so that related industries can develop steadily and sustainably.
34RoboticsIT HomeUnitree Announces Free Sponsorship for “Young Geniuses”: No Limit for Exceptional Candidates
On August 27, Unitree Robotics officially announced the launch of its “Young Geniuses” sponsorship program, providing RMB 10,000–20,000 annually to high school through master’s students passionate about technology. There is no upper limit for exceptionally outstanding candidates. Founder Wang Xingxing once embarked on his technology entrepreneurship journey with RMB 10,000 in project funding. #TechnologyForGood#
35RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT Home2nd World Humanoid Robot Games Conclude: Zhiyuan Wins 18 Gold, 16 Silver and 12 Bronze Medals on Its Debut, Tops Both Leaderboards; Over 2,500 Hours of Real-World Data to Be Freely Opened
More than 2,000 robots from 16 countries competed in 51 events, with multiple results improving significantly over the previous edition. Zhiyuan topped both leaderboards on its debut, and the event’s complete dataset of over 2,500 hours will be made available for free. #WorldHumanoidRobotGames##TheEraOfHumanoidRobotsRunning100MetersInUnder8Seconds# #HighlightsFromTheHumanoidRobotGames#
36RoboticsIT Home8.64 Seconds! Tiangong Ultra Robot Breaks the Human 100-Meter World Record Again
Tiangong Ultra from the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center won with a time of 8.64 seconds, surpassing the human world record once again. This is the third time Tiangong Ultra has set a new record, following its 9.39-second run at the opening ceremony and its 8.86-second run in the semifinals.
37RoboticsIT HomeUnitree “Students” Defeat Their “Teacher” as World Humanoid Robot Games’ First Sanda Gold Medal Is Awarded
All teams used identical robot platforms in the competition, putting their secondary algorithm development capabilities to the test. North China Electric Power University used a Unitree G1 robot to defeat Unitree’s own team and win the championship. The event was upgraded to an official competitive category this year. #WorldHumanoidRobotGames#
38RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeStudy Finds Babies Far Outperform AI Chatbots in Language Learning, With Much Greater Efficiency
MIT Technology Review interviewed several experts who study the efficiency of large language models while analyzing how AI is trained. One clear conclusion is that babies are far better at learning language than today’s AI chatbots, and they do so much more efficiently.
39RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeUnitree Robotics Unveils “Superman” Robot: 2m Standing Jump, Top Speed of 12.66m/s Surpasses Human Records
Unitree Robotics today unveiled its new humanoid robot, “Superman,” which can perform a 2-meter standing jump and reach a top speed of 12.66m/s (with 0.85-meter legs), surpassing the world records for standing high jumps and running speed among humans.
40RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT Home8.86 Seconds: Humanoid Robot Sets New 100-Meter Race Record
Following its 9.39-second run at the opening ceremony, Tiangong, a humanoid robot from the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, posted a best time of 8.86 seconds, setting a new record once again.
41RoboticsIT HomeHonor Showcases 100-Meter Results at Humanoid Robot Games: “Vitality” Wins Preliminary Race, “Lightning” Breaks Human Record Again
The official @HonorPhone account announced this evening (25th) that in the 100-meter preliminary race at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, Honor’s humanoid robot Vitality won first place with a time of 12.02 seconds and took all top four spots; Lightning broke through its previous limit in the 100-meter semifinal, running 8.94 seconds and breaking the human record again.
42RoboticsIT HomeSuccessfully Lifting 16 Kilograms, the First Weightlifting Champion of the Second World Humanoid Robot Games Is Crowned
The robot from the Beijing Humanoid-HUST joint team repeatedly increased the weight from the 15-kilogram starting load, ultimately successfully lifting 16 kilograms to win the event's first humanoid robot weightlifting championship.
43RoboticsIT HomeLeapmotor: Plans Are Already in Place in the Field of Embodied Intelligent Robots
Leapmotor management stated that, regarding robots, the company believes new energy vehicle manufacturers, especially those with comprehensive in-house R&D capabilities, are among the companies fully equipped to develop embodied intelligent robots. (Cailian Press)
44RoboticsIT HomeHe Xiaopeng: In the Near Future, We Will Work to Bring the First Advanced Humanoid Robot Into the Real World
He Xiaopeng revealed that it will be unlike any robot currently seen on the market: more human-like, safer, requiring no remote control, capable of natural interaction, equipped with its own memory, and able to create real value. It will not be a demonstration, but a truly mass-produced product brought into the real world.
45RoboticsIT HomeReport: NIO's Autonomous Driving Chief Ren Shaoqing Founds Embodied Intelligence Company, NIO to Make Strategic Investment
A person who attended the all-hands meeting said that Li Bin and Ren Shaoqing clearly stated at the meeting that Ren Shaoqing would continue to lead NIO's intelligent driving business. (Late Auto)
46RoboticsIT HomeFinal of the 400-Meter Small-Class Track Event at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games: Tiangong Omni Wins with 45.66 Seconds
In the final of the 400-meter small-class event at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, Tiangong Omni won with a time of 45.66 seconds. The 1.35 m-tall robot is designed for scenarios such as home services and features an open secondary-development system. #HumanoidRobotGames#
47RoboticsIT HomeVideo Released of Xiaomi's New-Generation Humanoid Robot Interacting with Visitors in Real Time: Powered by a Large Model to Understand, Judge, and Perform Actions Autonomously
Xiaomi's official account has just released a video of its new-generation humanoid robot interacting with visitors in real time. According to the introduction, from handing over flowers and shaking hands to fist bumps and finger hearts, these seemingly simple actions are driven by a large model that enables the robot to understand, judge, and perform them autonomously. #XiaomisNewGenerationHumanoidRobotDebuts#
48RoboticsIT HomeHumanoid Robot Games Long Jump Champion Crowned as Tianjiao Team Wins with a 7.97-Meter Jump
On the evening of August 23, a Tianjiao team robot jumped 7.97 meters in the long jump final at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, winning the gold medal.
49RoboticsIT HomeRobot Drives a Go-Kart Autonomously as Symbiosis Robotics Releases Humanoid Racing Demo
The company said racing is only its first public test, with more examples to come in mobile manipulation, high-precision visual alignment, contact force control, and long-horizon tasks.
50RoboticsIT Home2026 World Robot Conference Closes in Beijing: 311 New Products Debuted, Next Event Set to Open on August 18, 2027
In addition, the 2027 Yizhuang Humanoid Robot Half Marathon, hosted by the Beijing Municipal People's Government, China Media Group, the Chinese Institute of Electronics, and the World Robot Cooperation Organization, will begin on April 18, 2027. Global recruitment officially opened at the closing ceremony.
51RoboticsIT HomeTiangong Team Responds to Robot Winning Face-Covering Run: We Didn’t Find a Young Girl to Teach It; It Came Up with Itself
The second World Humanoid Robot Games opened at the National Speed Skating Oval on August 22. In the 400-meter (small group) final, Tiangong won the event in 45.66 seconds, finishing with a “face-covering run.” #TheShyestRobotHasAppeared# #RobotRunsWildWhileCoveringItsFace# #TiangongTeamRespondsToRobotFaceCoveringRun#
52RoboticsIT Home智元联合长隆打造全球首个具身智能主题乐园，含机器人服务酒店等
智元与长隆将合作打造全球首个大型具身智能主题乐园，包含机器人马戏秀、赛博巡游和机器人服务酒店等，实现沉浸式文旅体验。##具身智能## ##文旅科技##
53RoboticsIT Home2 minutes 21 seconds 63: Tianzhuo Team wins the humanoid robot 1500-meter championship using Tiangong Ultra
The second World Humanoid Robot Games opened yesterday (August 22) at the National Speed Skating Oval. Today (August 23), the 1500-meter final began, with 34 teams competing.
54RoboticsIT HomeThe World's First Capacitive Full-Body Electronic Skin Debuts, Giving Bionic Robots Human-Like Full-Body Tactile Sensing and Intelligent Interaction
Hanwei Technology and Zhuoyide have jointly launched the world's first capacitive full-body electronic skin, giving bionic robots human-like full-body tactile sensing and intelligent interaction capabilities.
55RoboticsIT Home2027 Beijing Yizhuang Humanoid Robot Half Marathon Opens Global Invitations with Upgraded Event Standards
The event will be held on April 18, 2027, in Beijing Yizhuang, and global invitations are now open. Compared with this April’s event, the event standards, invitation scope, and technical assessment criteria have all been upgraded. This year’s champion was Honor’s “Lightning” robot, which finished in 50 minutes 26 seconds. #BeijingYizhuangMarathon#
56RoboticsIT HomeSecond World Humanoid Robot Games: AgiBot Genie G2 Wins Gold Medals in the “Fire Emergency” and “Library” Events
The second World Humanoid Robot Games opened today, introducing new “scenario events” to test real-world application capabilities. AgiBot Genie G2 performed exceptionally in the fire emergency and library scenarios, winning gold medals and currently leading the medal table. #HumanoidRobotGames#
57RoboticsIT HomePew Research Center: One-Third of New Web Pages Since ChatGPT’s Launch Show Signs of AI
The Pew Research Center’s study focuses on which content on the internet is being accessed. The findings suggest that a large number of web pages may be forming a cycle in which bots read content generated by bots.
58RoboticsIT HomeAI Robots Enter the Kitchen: Oak Robot Makes Global Debut with Three Cooking Robot Products
Oak Robot unveiled three new products at the 2026 World Robot Conference. Among them, the 3K Vision AI Cooking Robot uses three industrial cameras to observe changes in ingredients inside the wok in real time, while an AI foundation model autonomously adjusts the heat to address inconsistencies in cooking results. Another product, the “Fresh-Cooked Ark,” is a mobile unmanned restaurant. #2026WorldRobotConference#
59RoboticsIT HomeFinishing in 2 Minutes 30 Seconds, Honor Robot “Lightning” Breaks the Human 1,500-Meter World Record
@Honor Mobile announced on its official Weibo account that in the final of the large-group 1,500-meter event at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, the Honor robot “Lightning” finished in 2 minutes 30 seconds, breaking the human world record for 1,500 meters.
60RoboticsIT HomeRide It Like a Horse: DaxAI Robotics Unveils the Qiji Series of Quadruped Robot Horses
Both Qiji series robot horses come standard with practical features such as high-voltage fast charging and riding data monitoring. They support continuous OTA updates, allowing gait libraries and riding plans to be updated and optimized through the cloud, so product performance can keep evolving while remaining useful and retaining value over the long term.
61RoboticsIT HomeQianxin CEO Zhao Tongyang: Cost of a General-Purpose Humanoid Robot Has Fallen Below RMB 100,000 per Unit
Zhao Tongyang said that three years ago, a general-purpose humanoid robot cost more than RMB 1 million per unit, but its cost has now fallen below RMB 100,000.
62RoboticsIT HomeHONOR Shares Latest Report on “Lightning” Robot: Breaks 5 Human World Records, Including Half-Marathon and Peak Speed
HONOR announced that its self-developed humanoid robot “Lightning” broke human records in the half marathon, 1500 m, 400 m, and 100 m events, while its peak speed also surpassed the human maximum #HONORHumanoidRobot#
63RoboticsIT Home“Master of Exceptional Skill” Taijiquan Master: AGIBOT Expedition A3 Wins Gold in the “Wushu – Taijiquan” Event at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games
AGIBOT’s official Weibo account just announced that the AGIBOT Expedition A3, taking on the role of a “Taijiquan master,” won the gold medal in the “Wushu – Taijiquan” event at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games. Its medal tally has now risen to 3 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals, placing it first on the medal table. #2ndWorldHumanoidRobotGames# #AGIBOT#
64RoboticsIT HomeUnitree Technology’s Wang Xingxing: Humanoid Robots Are Currently Relatively Inefficient and Will Be Widely Adopted After Further Technological Improvements
At the 2026 World Robot Conference, Unitree Technology founder Wang Xingxing candidly acknowledged that humanoid robots are currently inefficient and poorly adaptable to new tasks, which is the main reason they have not yet entered homes and factories on a large scale. He stressed that technology must first achieve greater generalization and precision before broad adoption. #2026WorldRobotConference#
65RoboticsIT HomeDebut of China’s Homegrown Electro-Hydraulic Hybrid Super-Humanoid Robot: 4 Meters Tall, Breaking Force Limits from Kilograms to Thousands of Tons
By combining digital hydraulic technology with electric motors, the robot can break through force limits ranging from kilograms to thousands of tons. This “giant” is targeting challenging and high-risk applications such as nuclear power operations and maintenance, deep-sea operations, and logistics handling.
66RoboticsIT HomeHONOR’s Self-Developed Robots Lightning and Yuanqizai Officially Announced to Participate in the 2nd Humanoid Robot Games
Guan Haitao, HONOR’s Global Chief Marketing Officer, announced today that HONOR’s self-developed robots Lightning and Yuanqizai will officially participate in the 2nd Humanoid Robot Games. The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, jointly organized by the Beijing Municipal People’s Government and China Media Group, among others, will be held from August 22 to 26 at the National Speed Skating Oval, “Ice Ribbon.” #HumanoidRobotGames#
67RoboticsIT HomeXiaomi’s Next-Generation Humanoid Robot Debuts at the 2026 World Robot Expo; Booth Opens to General Visitors on August 20
Xiaomi officially announced today that its next-generation humanoid robot has debuted at the 2026 World Robot Expo and is appearing at the “Embodied Garden” booth. This time, it will take on the role of a florist, picking up scented pieces, scattering flowers, and handing them to visitors, as well as shaking hands and fist-bumping. According to the plan, the booth will open to general visitors on August 20. #2026WorldRobotConference#
68RoboticsIT HomeUnitree Technology CEO Wang Xingxing Responds to Leaving DJI Just 2 Months After University Graduation: Passion for Robots + Industrialization Opportunity Emerged
Wang Xingxing majored in mechatronics at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, then pursued graduate studies in mechanical engineering at Shanghai University. In June 2016, after graduating, Wang joined DJI, but left just two months later in August. After securing angel financing, he founded Unitree Technology. #WangXingxingRespondsToLeavingDJI#
69RoboticsIT HomeStarting at RMB 98,000, Chinese-Made Emotional Interactive Humanoid Robot “Ai Qiu” Goes on Sale
Ai Qiu features a 3D ultra-short-throw projection face with customizable facial changes; it is 135mm tall, offers up to 32 degrees of freedom, supports optional three-finger or five-finger dexterous hands, and has a side-removable battery with 3 hours of battery life.
70RoboticsIT HomePreview of Xiaomi’s New-Generation Humanoid Robot: Bipedal, About 1.7 Meters Tall, with 66 Degrees of Freedom
This full-size robot stands about 1.7 meters tall and has undergone multiple task tests. Its initial deployment focus is intelligent manufacturing production lines, supported by a self-developed embodied foundation model. #XiaomiHumanoidRobot#
71RoboticsIT HomeTrendForce: China's Humanoid Robot Market Estimated to Reach RMB 15 Billion in 2026
TrendForce estimates that China's humanoid robot market will reach RMB 15 billion in 2026. As mass production scales up and application scenarios expand, market growth in 2027 is expected to remain at no less than 60%.
72RoboticsIT HomeChery’s Mojia Robotics Plans Independent IPO While Targeting Overseas Police, Service and Other Markets
Zhang Guibing, president of Chery International and head of Mojia Robotics, disclosed the plan. Mojia Robotics is currently in discussions with multiple potential listing locations and is preparing to significantly increase humanoid robot deliveries next year, with the goal of entering the global robotics industry’s top tier.
73RoboticsIT HomeUnitree Technology’s Wang Xingxing Becomes the Newest 90s-Born Billionaire with a Net Worth Exceeding 100 Billion Yuan
In addition, DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng’s companies DeepSeek, High-Flyer Quant, and Jiuzhang Asset were allocated approximately 1.1916 million shares through strategic placement and offline subscription. Calculated at the issue price, Liang Wenfeng’s potential paper profit from subscribing to Unitree Technology exceeded 1.1 billion yuan at its peak (based on a maximum price of 1,100 yuan per share). Astrend IV, an affiliate of Xiaomi founder Lei Jun’s Shunwei Capital, holds 16.106 million shares, with potential paper profits exceeding 15.2 billion yuan at the peak.
74RoboticsIT HomeLu Weibing: Xiaomi's robot to make its first public appearance at the 2026 World Robot Conference
Lu Weibing emphasized that Xiaomi will not develop robots independently, but will coordinate with its entire Human × Car × Home ecosystem in scenarios including smart factories, intelligent mobility, and homes.
75RoboticsIT HomeGlobal Debut: JD.com’s 7FRESH Coffee Opens Beijing’s First 24-Hour Intelligent Unmanned Coffee Shop with AI Recommendations and Robotic Preparation
On opening day, the store will livestream robotic coffee preparation for 24 hours and challenge the Guinness World Records title. All users can serve as witnesses and receive a complimentary robot-made coffee in store during the livestream.
76RoboticsIT HomeRobots Have an “Athletes’ Village” Too: The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games Kick Off This Month
The “Robot Home” can capture core operational data from every robot in real time, including joint temperature, movement status, and battery level. The platform is now connected to all 666 teams and 2,056 robots, helping every “athlete” compete with confidence.
77RoboticsIT HomeFour Days After Signing Cooperation Agreement, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Daughter Madison Huang Visits LG Electronics’ Korean Robotics Factory
Madison Huang, the eldest daughter of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Nvidia’s senior director of marketing for Omniverse and robotics products, visited South Korea and LG Electronics today.
78RoboticsIT HomeThe Series of National Standards for Humanoid Robot Testing Methods Launched in Wuhan, with Unitree Robotics and Xiaomi Robotics in Attendance
The development of the national standards for the Series of Humanoid Robot Testing Methods officially began in Wuhan, with more than 200 representatives from Unitree Robotics, Xiaomi and other organizations attending. The standards will unify testing methods and pave the way for large-scale humanoid robot production. #HumanoidRobots#
79RoboticsIT HomeRobots from 16 Countries: 2,056 Robots to Compete in the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, with Teams Up 138% Year on Year
The event has attracted 666 teams and 2,056 robots from 16 countries across six continents to compete together. The total number of teams has increased 138% year on year, while the number of robots has quadrupled.
80RoboticsIT HomeMusk: In About Four or Five Years, AI Will Account for 99% of SpaceX's Value
Musk optimistically predicted: “The future fundamentally belongs to AI and robotics. As long as civilization continues to advance, I believe AI... the total amount of digital intelligence could eventually exceed the total amount of biological intelligence by one trillion times.”
81RoboticsIT HomeReport: Xiaomi Establishes Embodied Intelligence and Applications Department, Led by Former ByteDance Seed Embodied Intelligence Head Kong Tao
According to reports, Xiaomi’s Robotics Division recently underwent a major restructuring and established a new Embodied Intelligence and Applications Department, led by Kong Tao, the former head of embodied intelligence at ByteDance Seed. The department has integrated multiple teams, including Chen Long’s VLA team and Cai Rui’s robotics embodied intelligence division. Kong Tao will have full responsibility for all business directions in Xiaomi’s embodied intelligence efforts. #XiaomiRobotics#
82RoboticsIT HomeRallying the Entire Company, Samsung Reportedly Accelerates In-House Humanoid Robot Development
Samsung Electronics is rallying the entire company to accelerate humanoid robot development. As manufacturing technology, production-site data, software, funding, and semiconductor capabilities converge, industry expectations for Samsung's independently developed humanoid robot continue to rise.
83RoboticsIT HomeFormer OpenAI Robotics Head Caitlin Kalinowski Joins Anthropic; Previously Developed the Mac Pro at Apple
Caitlin Kalinowski’s LinkedIn profile shows that the expert who previously led OpenAI’s robotics project has joined Anthropic as a technical staff member, working on research.
84RoboticsIT HomeOverwhelming Lead: Chinese Manufacturers Accounted for More Than 97% of Global Humanoid Robot Shipments in the First Half of This Year
The latest data from Smart Analytics Global (SAG) shows that China has achieved an overwhelming shipment lead in the global humanoid robot market. In the first half of 2026, Chinese manufacturers accounted for more than 97% of global humanoid robot shipments, with AgiBot and Unitree Robotics taking the top two spots and clearly outpacing U.S. competitors such as Tesla, Figure AI, and Agility Robotics.
85RoboticsIT HomeUnitree Technology Launches Subscription Today: Winning Probability Far Below ChangXin’s, One Winning Lot Could Earn ¥200,000
Comprehensive estimates from multiple brokerages indicate that Unitree Technology’s expected winning probability is between 0.02% and 0.03%, far below ChangXin Technology’s 0.47% level. #SubscribingForOneWinningLotOfUnitreeTechnologyRequires¥75,400 #OneWinningLotOfUnitreeTechnologyCouldEarn¥200,000 #UnitreeTechnology’sTotalMarketValue#
86RoboticsIT HomeUnitree Technology Launches IPO Subscription Today, Bringing A-Shares Their “First Humanoid Robot Stock”
Unitree Technology officially launched its IPO subscription today at an issue price of 150.80 yuan per share, implying a valuation of approximately 60.993 billion yuan. As one of the few profitable robotics companies worldwide, the company plans to raise approximately 6.099 billion yuan in this IPO, with the funds focused on intelligent robot R&D and manufacturing base construction. The subscription results for the “first humanoid robot stock” have drawn considerable attention.
87RoboticsIT HomeWang Xingxing: Unitree Robotics Will Actively Explore More Product Forms Such as Humanoid Robots and Mecha
Unitree Robotics Chairman Wang Xingxing said during today's roadshow that after listing, the company will focus on developing new forms such as humanoid robots and quadruped robots, while promoting robots' replacement of high-risk manual labor. The company's issue price is 150.8 yuan per share, and subscriptions will open on August 10. #UnitreeRoboticsListing#
88RoboticsIT HomeReport: Former XPeng Vice President Chen Yonghai Joins EngineAI as President of Operations
Chen Yonghai left XPeng Group in January this year and originally planned to start his own business, but ultimately chose to join EngineAI. EngineAI founder Zhao Tongyang previously co-founded Pengxing Intelligent with XPeng in a joint venture, and the company completed a $200 million Series B financing round in April this year #IndustryPersonnelChanges#
89RoboticsIT HomeHumanoid Robot Housekeeping Services Become Reality at $30 per Hour
Current AI technology is still unable to fully control humanoid robots autonomously. Typically, the robots are operated by real people in a central control room, while AI serves an assistive role.
90RoboticsDesign Sketches for Samsung’s AI Home Robot Ballie Companion App Revealed
Samsung’s artificial intelligence-powered home robot Ballie has been one of the company’s most closely watched projects for years. Although Samsung has repeatedly indicated that the product is coming soon, the small robot remains a concept product to date. However, a newly leaked set of design images provides the first look at the software experience Samsung has planned for Ballie. A series of early UI (user interface) design sketches reveals the approximate interface of the AI robot’s companion app, although the app’s name and icon have yet to be finalized…
91RoboticsIT HomeJia Yueting: Faraday Future FF EAI robots achieved sales and shipments of 152 units in July, setting a new monthly record
Faraday Future launched multiple embodied intelligent robots at the beginning of this year. Jia Yueting revealed that the robots achieved sales and shipments of 152 units in July, bringing cumulative shipments to 394 units by the end of July and progressing toward the annual target of 2,000 units. #Faraday Future#
92RoboticsIT HomeDEEP Robotics Unveils Next-Generation Embodied All-Scenario Humanoid Robot: Dual Breakthroughs in Emotion Perception and Spatial Action
DEEP Robotics officially announced its next-generation embodied all-scenario humanoid robot today, claiming dual breakthroughs in emotion perception and spatial action.
93RoboticsIT HomeNVIDIA Alpamayo 2 Super AI Opened for Commercial Use: Bringing 360° Perception and Advanced Driving Decisions to Autonomous Vehicles
NVIDIA has launched Alpamayo 2 Super, a cutting-edge open-source reasoning model for robotaxis and autonomous vehicles. It is now available for commercial use under an open commercial license and offers leading multitask autonomous driving reasoning capabilities.
94RoboticsIT HomeCCTV Exposes Details of Loumoumei’s “Patent Trolling” Against Unitree Technology; Court Finds Malicious Litigation and Orders It to Pay the Latter 80,000 Yuan
A company that had never manufactured the products in question launched “lightning litigation” against a prospective STAR Market-listed technology enterprise just 5 days after obtaining a patent. #UnitreeTechnologyFacesPatentTrolling#
95RoboticsIT HomeNew York State Suspends Humanoid Robot Teaching Pilot After Strong Opposition from School and Union
The Salamanca Central School District in New York State suspended its humanoid robot teaching pilot amid strong opposition from the teachers’ union and concerns over data privacy. The robot, priced at $58,000, was intended to assist teaching through interactive dialogue, but controversy arose over its manufacturer’s background. #AI Education #Educational Technology #Humanoid Robots
96RoboticsIT HomeLei Jun Shares Video of Xiaomi Robot Working in a Factory: The “Supervisor” Is Also a Robot, and It Even Makes a Peace Sign and Acts Cool
Lei Jun, founder, chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi, shared a video from the robotics team on Weibo today. Everything seems normal at the beginning of the video: a white Xiaomi robot is working. Just as the robot finishes its task, the scene changes, revealing that the “supervisor” standing nearby is also a robot—and it casually makes a peace sign. #XiaomiRobot#
97RoboticsIT HomeSamsung SDI: All-solid-state batteries to enter mass production in H2 2027 as planned, with the first order likely coming from humanoid robots
Samsung SDI achieved its first positive operating profit in seven quarters in 2026Q2, recovering profitability faster than previously expected.
98RoboticsIT HomeShangwei New Materials’ Qiyuan Announces Partnership with Blizzard’s World of Warcraft, Launching Limited “Murloc Custom Edition” Q1 Robot
This custom Q1 is built on the modular design and open-source hardware and software capabilities of the Qiyuan Q1 Explorer Edition. At ChinaJoy, it has already toured the exhibition with cosers. #QiyuanRobotWorldofWarcraftCollaboration#
99RoboticsIT HomeNational Finals of Fully Remote-Control-Free Robot Competition Kick Off in Beijing, with More Than 200 Teams Chasing the Championship
The competition venue covers 2,800 square meters and can accommodate nearly 350 humanoid robots competing on the same stage. This year's event has undergone a major upgrade: all full-size humanoid robot competition venues have completely eliminated remote-control equipment, meaning participating robots must rely entirely on their autonomous movement and decision-making capabilities to complete the entire competition.
100RoboticsIT HomeQualcomm Responds to “NEURA 4NE-1 Humanoid Robot Falling Over”: Brief Communication Failure Triggered Controlled Shutdown
Technology media outlet Tom's Hardware published a post yesterday (July 31), reporting that Qualcomm partner NEURA Robotics experienced an unexpected demonstration failure while showcasing its 4NE-1 Gen 3.5 humanoid robot, causing the robot to fall backward.
101RoboticsIT HomeRoborock P30 Pro Self-Cleaning Robot Vacuum and Mop Launches on August 14, Featuring an Ultra-Thin Design and Hot Active-Water Floor Washing
This robot features an ultra-thin design and hot active-water floor washing, and is available in water-tank and slim concealed water-inlet/outlet versions. It has a round white body and is equipped with multiple sensors. #RoborockP30Pro#
102RoboticsIT HomeSecond World Humanoid Robot Games Simulated Firefighting and Rescue Competition: Firefighting Tasks Must Be Completed Within Half an Hour
Two types of simulated hazardous materials will be randomly placed at the competition site. Robots must identify them and report their types through images, then find and close three randomly designated valves, and finally locate a fire extinguisher and continue spraying until the flames are extinguished.
103RoboticsExternalChinese originalIT HomeJiuguang Technology Unveils Xiaorui G3 Humanoid Robot Capable of Lifting 50 kg Barbells
Similar in height and weight to an adult, the robot can pull objects weighing 100 kg and lift and carry loads of up to 50 kg. It is designed to assist humans with physically demanding tasks. #HumanoidRobots #EmbodiedAI
104RoboticsIT HomeChina’s First AI Home Robotics Flagship Store Opens in Qingdao, Offering Exoskeleton Robot Try-Ons
Haier has opened China’s first AI home robotics experience store in Qingdao. Visitors can try on exoskeleton robots for gait analysis and personalized adjustments, while also experiencing cooking, housekeeping, cleaning, and companion robots—all in one place. #HaierAIRobotics#
105RoboticsIT Home14 Teams Reach Cable Connection Final at Second World Humanoid Robot Games
The Second World Humanoid Robot Games will open in Beijing on August 22. According to CCTV News, the cable connection preliminaries concluded today, with 14 of the 24 participating teams advancing to the final. #WorldHumanoidRobotGames#
