Live Briefs 2026-10-02 · Full coverage of embodied AI
Sharpa W01 SE rotates objects in hand with 30 FPS tactile feedback
Sharpa's W01 SE dexterous hand can rotate an object continuously in hand, coordinating all five fingers in real time. It runs 30 FPS on-board inference with a dynamic tactile array, delivering 2 mm spatial resolution, 50 mN force sensing sensitivity and a 30 FPS tactile sensing frame rate.
Figure sells limited-edition artifacts made from melted F.02 robots
Figure announced a limited edition run of F.02 Decommission Artifacts, made from metal recovered after F.02 robots were melted down in a 75-ton electric arc furnace.
D-Robotics Opens RDK Challenge 2026 Winter, $1,000 Top Prize
D-Robotics has opened the RDK Challenge 2026 Winter, a free and newbie-friendly contest running about six weeks. It spans three stages: Ignite (power on your AI robot's brain), Build (design your own intelligent robot) and Launch (bring your robot to life). Prizes include a $1,000 grand prize, $500 each for the top 3 RDK Advocators, plus stage badges and exclusive rewards.
Noetix Robotics opens Boomy humanoid platform to developers
Noetix Robotics says its Boomy humanoid is a development platform aimed at builders, offering multiple coding methods, custom interactions and hands-on teaching. The company frames it as an open development environment for experiments, and says what users build next is up to them.
Booster Robotics teases T2 humanoid as housekeeping robot
Booster Robotics has posted a short teaser for its T2 humanoid robot, framing it as a new household helper. The clip shows the robot handling housework, and the company presents it as a 'new housekeeper' for the home. The post gives no launch date, pricing or technical specifications.
China Accounts for Over 70% of Global Humanoid Robot Shipments; AgiBot Outshines Unitree in H1
IDC reports global humanoid robot shipments reached nearly 25,000 units in H1 2026, up 432.1% year-on-year, with China accounting for 77.9% (over 19,000 units). Another institution Smart Analytics notes that AgiBot's shipments surpassed Unitree's.
Boston Dynamics: Why Atlas Will Win the Humanoid Race
Boston Dynamics says it has already commercialized autonomous mobile robots, creating markets with Spot and Stretch, and is now repeating that playbook with Atlas. The humanoid learns in real environments and is designed for manufacturing at scale, which the company calls a new era of physical intelligence.
China Holds 60% of Humanoid Robot Patents: What Comes Next?
A report by Leaderobot reveals that China accounts for 60% of humanoid robot patents, prompting questions about the quality and commercial impact of these patents.
AgiBot Deploys 100 Robots in Retail Stores, Opening ‘Deployment Era’
AgiBot has put 100 robots to work in retail stores, calling it the start of the “deployment era.” The rollout marks a shift from lab demos to commercial operation for embodied AI.
AGIBOT ships 8,600+ humanoids, ranks No.1 worldwide in H1 2026
AGIBOT reports it has shipped more than 8,600 humanoid robots, about 35% of global shipments, ranking No. 1 worldwide in the first half of 2026 according to IDC. The robots are deployed across factory floors, theme parks and retail stores, as the company pushes embodied AI into everyday operations.
Rokae Delivers 10,000th Humanoid Force-Controlled Arm for Physical AI
Rokae has delivered its 10,000th humanoid force-controlled arm, a milestone for the hardware supply chain behind physical AI.
China Rare Earth Group Innovation Tech, Benmo Partner to Accelerate Direct-Drive Robotics Modules
China Rare Earth Group Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. and Benmo Technology have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to accelerate the industrialization of direct-drive power modules for robotics. The partnership aims to combine their strengths in materials and motor technology to drive adoption across various robotic applications.
Humanoid Robot Capacity Tops 10,000 Units: Can Anhui Hold First-Tier Status?
Leaderobot reports that Anhui's humanoid robot production capacity has exceeded 10,000 units, raising the question of whether the province can remain in China's first tier. The milestone highlights both rapid growth and intensifying competition.
IDC Report: AgiBot Leads H1 Shipments and Revenue; China Key Engine for Humanoid Robot Growth
IDC's latest report shows global humanoid robot shipments reached nearly 25,000 units in H1 2026, up 432.1% year-on-year. AgiBot leads in shipment scale and revenue, with China serving as a key growth engine.
First Domestically-Produced Electronic Architecture Embodied Robot Released for Physical AI
A Chinese team has officially released the first embodied robot with a fully domestic electronic architecture, aiming to provide a domestic 'nervous system' for physical AI.
Benmo Tech Partners with China's Rare Earth National Team to Integrate Robot Power Supply Chain
Benmo Tech (06731.HK) has partnered with China's rare earth national team to jointly advance direct-drive power modules, focusing on magnetic material optimization, motor miniaturization, and high-torque output for robotics and other markets.