Chinese makers built over 97% of the world's humanoid robots in H1 2026 but exported only 12.4%. What IFA 2026 shows about Europe's barriers.

Serbia has inaugurated a factory that will mass-produce humanoid robots in collaboration with Chinese firms Minth and AGIBOT, aiming for 20,000 units annually. The project carries strategic importance for Serbia's EU ambitions and signals a shift toward large-scale robot production, though military applications raise concerns.
Li Auto introduced the new Li L9 to the UAE market at a Dubai event on September 3, positioning it as an embodied-intelligence flagship SUV. The vehicle is available in Ultra and Livis trims, with prices starting at AED 319,900 and AED 359,900 respectively.