Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opened 0.18% higher at 24,554.58 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.29%. Tencent Music, NetEase, Horizon Robotics, and Tencent Holdings each gained more than 1%.
Li Xiaofei, a Tsinghua PhD and autonomous driving expert, founded Shenpu Intelligent to commercialize hotel service robots after co-founding an autonomous driving company and leading cleaning and logistics robot deployments.
Shenzhen startup Xingcan Smart showcased an elderly-care robot at APEC's First Senior Officials' Meeting in February, applying autonomous-driving technology to a wheelchair. The company is pursuing a differentiated path as domestic peers focus on humanoid robots with limited mass production.
MOONS' Industries has introduced a LiDAR motor solution engineered for the demanding scanning requirements of intelligent driving systems. The company says the motor provides smooth, precise and reliable motion that supports high-quality point cloud data.
ASI CEO Mel Torrie will lead a RoboBusiness session on designing a robotics ecosystem for outdoor autonomy. He says the next decade will bring a major leap in field robotics, and the event will also cover networking and registration details.
Hong Kong-listed robotics stocks edged higher on Tuesday, with Geek+ leading gains at over 4%, followed by UBTech at 3% and others up over 1%.
Tesla's stock plunged 6.3% after its highly anticipated Cybercab event on Thursday failed to meet Wall Street's expectations, reversing earlier gains. The company is betting its future on autonomous driving and robotics.
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.
NIO founder William Li said the brand's average transaction price reached 406,000 yuan and rose to 434,000 yuan in July, surpassing traditional luxury brands. He stressed focusing on quality over volume, protecting gross profit, and noted the robot sector is already crowded, so NIO does not need to enter.
The Hang Seng Tech Index extended its intraday gains to 3%, with AI firm MiniMax and autonomous driving chip maker Horizon Robotics both rallying over 7%.
Li Auto has officially launched its new-generation MEGA MPV at 509,800 yuan, with deliveries starting this week. The vehicle features advanced comfort, chassis, and intelligent systems, along with a 710km range and rapid-charging capability.
Li Auto has hired Liu Yu, a veteran expert in world models, to lead its new Embodied Behavior Department, reporting to Zhan Kun. Liu brings 8 years of experience in autonomous driving from major tech and auto companies.
RoboSense announced cumulative deliveries of over 500,000 self-developed SPAD-SoC chips, with multiple variants entering mass production ramp-up.
At XPeng's earnings call, CEO He Xiaopeng said humanoid robots are far more challenging than smart cars and, given scarce quality supply, could command much higher average prices and gross margins.
Physical AI is moving into agriculture and construction equipment, addressing skilled labor shortages. Companies like Agtonomy are partnering with OEMs to embed intelligence into tractors and machinery.
Leapmotor and XPeng released their H1 2026 earnings on August 24, showing diverging trends. XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng also disclosed significant progress in the company's robotics business.
Gravis Robotics raised $200M in Series A funding led by SoftBank, the largest in construction robotics. The Zurich-based company retrofits excavators with autonomous kits to improve productivity and safety.
Volkswagen China will roll out its full-scenario advanced driver-assistance system across three joint ventures starting in Q3 2026, covering seven new electrified models. The system, developed by CARIZON (a JV with Horizon Robotics), could be followed by a Level 3 system in H2 2027.
Pony.ai has incorporated a new technology company in Foshan with a registered capital of 20 million yuan, covering intelligent robot R&D and AI applications.
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.
Former DJI executive's startup Strutt has completed a Pre-A+ round, raising nearly $100 million cumulatively. Its autonomous wheelchair product EV1 has started overseas delivery, with a test-drive conversion rate near 50%.
Moove has secured $250 million in Series C funding to expand its autonomous vehicle infrastructure, including fleet ownership and robotic depots. The investment will support global market launches and a 220% increase in its AV workforce by year-end.