Live Briefs 2026-10-03 · Full coverage of embodied AI
China's Embodied AI Companies Haven't Learned How to Spend Money
China's embodied AI raised RMB 96B in a year. Now the test is spending: Unitree profits on tiny R&D while UBTECH lost RMB 4.2B. Who spends well?
Biped vs. Wheeled: The Complete Humanoid Lineup at WRC 2026
Humanoids lead WRC 2026's announced lineup. A complete guide to the biped vs wheeled form-factor war and what it signals for embodied AI.
Beyond the Humanoid: The Multi-Form Robot Guide to WRC 2026
Quadrupeds, arms, exoskeletons and vertical robots at WRC 2026: a complete guide to 50+ non-humanoid machines and the industry structure behind them.
Agility CEO: Robot Safety Must Be Designed In, Not Retrofitted
In a TechCrunch piece, Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson said robot safety can't be retrofitted, calling it a redesign. She highlighted the safety bar between lab demos and real deployment. The company is preparing to go public, though Johnson isn't promising a robot in your home anytime soon.
2026 WRC Preview: Complete Guide to Humanoid Robot Supply Chain
68 WRC 2026 exhibits, from joint modules to humanoids: actuation, tactile sensing, dexterous hands, data training, complete robots. A guide to China's embodied AI supply chain.
The $8.5B Anchor: How Unitree's IPO Priced China's Embodied AI
Unitree's RMB 60.99B IPO at 219x P/E gives China's embodied AI its first public valuation benchmark. What the price demands, and who it measures.
