Live Briefs 2026-10-03 · Full coverage of embodied AI
Siasun Robot's First-Half Loss Widens to 189M Yuan, Shares Fall 20% This Year
Siasun Robot, a leading Chinese industrial robot maker, reported a net loss of 189 million yuan for the first half of 2026, widening from a loss of 95.36 million yuan a year earlier, with revenue down 12.6% year-on-year. The company has been loss-making for two and a half consecutive years, and its shares have fallen nearly 20% so far this year.
Honor Robot Lightning Breaks 1500m World Record at Robot Games
At the second World Robot Games, the robot Lightning broke the human world record in the 1500m with a net time of 2:30.22, also setting records in the 100m and 400m.
UBTECH's UWORLD U1 Steals Spotlight at WRC2026
UBTECH's UWORLD U1 draws attention at WRC2026, with a video showing audience reactions.
AGIBOT G2 Wins Two Golds at World Humanoid Robot Games
AGIBOT G2 took 1st place in both the Library and Emergency Scenario Challenges at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games on August 23.
Robot (300024) Reports H1 2026 Revenue of 1.451 Billion Yuan, Net Loss Widens
Robot Co., Ltd. (300024) reported H1 2026 revenue of ¥1.451 billion, down 12.57% year-on-year, with a net loss attributable to shareholders of ¥189 million, widening from a loss of ¥95.36 million a year earlier.
Galbot G1 Wins Gold at World Humanoid Robot Games
Galbot's G1 robot won the Gold Medal in the Home Scenario Competition at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, achieving fully autonomous operation, fastest time, and highest score.
Honor's humanoid robot 'Lightning' beats Bolt's 100m record, Elon Musk shares video
A humanoid robot by Chinese smartphone maker Honor ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, beating Usain Bolt's world record. Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared the video, noting the robot's robust build.
Humanoid Robot Shatters Human 400m World Record at Competition
At the second World Humanoid Robot Games, the Tian Gong robot ran 400m in 38.15 seconds, beating the human men's world record of 43.03 seconds set in 2016. This marks a milestone in humanoid robotics and motion control.
Chinese Humanoid Robots Beat Human Records at Beijing Robot Olympics
Chinese humanoid robots made history at the Beijing World Humanoid Robot Games by surpassing Usain Bolt's 100m sprint record and excelling in high jump. The event highlights the rapid advancement of robotic technology and raises questions about future human-robot competition.
Robot Board Approves H1 Report and Related-Party Transaction Quota
On Aug 23, SIASUN Robot announced that its eighth board approved the 2026 semi-annual report and an increased annual quota for daily related-party transactions at its tenth meeting.
Embodied AI in China: A Beginner's Guide to the Industry
An introductory guide to China's embodied AI industry: what embodied AI is, the five-layer value chain, five coordinates for 2026 (policy, capital, production, listings, consolidation), and a practical method for reading the industry. China accounts for 97% of humanoid robot shipments worldwide and raised RMB 93.5 billion (~$13B) in the first half of 2026.
AGIBOT A3 Battles Table Tennis Champion at Humanoid Robot Games
At the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, AGIBOT's A3 robot played table tennis against world champion Ding Ning, autonomously reading the ball and returning shots without remote control or scripts.
Noetix Robotics Shows Robots Dancing in Unison in POV Video
Noetix Robotics released a POV video where a group of robots suddenly starts dancing together as a person walks by. The company highlights an immersive mode and encourages viewers to turn up the volume for the performance.
Booster Robotics' T2 at World Humanoid Robot Games
Booster Robotics shared a look back at the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring its T2 robot taking the stage. The post captures highlights of the event.
Shangwei Opens Pre-orders for Consumer Robots, September Delivery
Shangwei New Materials has opened pre-orders for its consumer robots Qiyuan Q1 and Qiyuan T1, with the first batch expected to ship in September. Reservations are available through multiple channels.