Live Briefs 2026-08-18 · Full coverage of embodied AI
Noetix N2 Robot Runs, Flips, and Dances in New Demo
Noetix Robotics showcases its small robot N2 running, doing forward flips, performing Yingge dance, and dancing cha-cha-cha, calling it a little robot with a champion's spirit.
Shenzhen Exchange Launches Indices for Smart Driving, Robotics, and Solar
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange will release a new photovoltaic index on August 14, joining recent launches of smart driving and robotics indices on the ChiNext board, to track new productive forces sectors.
Humanoid Robot Race: Integrated Design for Success in a $370B Market
Humanoid robots could revolutionize manufacturing, with the market projected to reach $370 billion by 2040. However, design complexity requires integrated software like Siemens Xcelerator to streamline development and stay competitive.
Unitree Tech IPO Lottery Results: 19,414 Winning Numbers Drawn
Unitree Technology has announced the lottery results for its A-share IPO, with 19,414 winning numbers drawn. Each winner can subscribe to 500 shares of the company's stock.
China's Top Energy Firms Invest in Unitree's IPO as 'Embodied AI First Stock'
Unitree Robotics, dubbed 'China's first embodied AI stock', began its IPO subscription on August 10 with strategic investments from two state-owned energy giants, China National Petroleum's昆仑资本 and Southern Power Grid's产融控股.
TCL-Backed AiMe Home Companion Robot with Sunburst 5 Chip Opens Pre-Sale
AiMe, the world's first family companion robot for parenting, has begun pre-sales, powered by the Sunburst 5 chip and featuring dual perception systems. It aims to redefine AI family robots with intelligent sensing, long-term memory, and sustainable growth.
PaXini Teases PXCap Pro Glove for Robot Data Collection
PaXini announces the upcoming release of its PXCap Pro five-finger data collection glove, claiming it sets a new industry benchmark. The full reveal is scheduled, and the product will be shown at Booth B203, Hall B.
AI, Robotics ETFs Outperform as Shanghai Index Dips
On August 11, the Shanghai Composite ended its five-day winning streak, while AI and robotics ETFs defied the trend and rose. Nonferrous metals plunged sharply, reflecting a clear seesaw effect in the market.
A-share Reducer Sector Surges as Siling Zhiqu Hits Limit Up
China's A-share reducer sector soared on Monday, with Siling Zhiqu hitting the daily limit and several stocks gaining over 10%, reflecting strong market optimism for core robotics components.
Humanoid Robot Stocks Rally in A-Share Market, Multiple Hit Daily Limit
A-share humanoid robot concept stocks rallied in afternoon trading, with Julong Intelligent and Beite Technology hitting the daily limit and Siling Zhiqu surging over 17%.
A 88cm Robot That Makes You Treat It as Family?
QiYuan Robotics launches Q1, a compact humanoid robot designed for safe home interaction with advanced motion control and customizable shells. It stands out by prioritizing emotional connection and user-defined appearances over parameters.
Unitree's GD01 Manned Mech: Beyond Mobility in China's Robotics Race
Unitree's GD01 manned mech, featured on TIME's cover, marks a shift from mobility-focused robots to versatile intelligent platforms. It signals the next phase of China's robotics industry, where creating real value becomes the competitive differentiator.