At RoboBusiness, Kollmorgen's Yoshi Umeno will present a joint-by-joint guide to humanoid motion, addressing the gap between prototypes and scalable production. The session will cover zone-by-zone demands and offer a framework for evaluating motion partners.
Sanctuary AI Co-Founder Olivia Norton explains why the final few percent of performance are the most challenging yet crucial for deploying Physical AI in industrial environments, recorded at the Humanoid Robot Forum during A3 Automate 2026.
At the 2026 World Robot Conference, the focus shifts from entertaining robots to practical workers, as embodied AI takes on real tasks like assembly and sorting, signaling a move from exhibits to commercial products.
Unitree Robotics debuted on Shanghai's STAR Market with shares surging 460%, raising $905 million. The IPO marks a milestone for the industry but also highlights challenges in proving industrial reliability and navigating U.S. restrictions.
Agility discusses the reality of deploying humanoid robots, emphasizing that success comes from many small steps like mapping spaces, integrating systems, and training people. The company notes that the 'devil' lies in messy details.
AGIBOT, a humanoid robotics company, posted a teaser featuring a martial arts master with a sword and lightning-fast moves. The post hints at a mysterious challenger entering the arena, leading to an ultimate showdown. The company asks who is behind the mask.
LimX Dynamics showcased its robots on Day 1 of WRC 2026 at Beiren Etrong International Convention Center, Beijing. The company thanked supporters and promised more live demos and interactive experiences, welcoming partners, media, and enthusiasts to booth C316.
All 100 officially selected WRC 2026 exhibits, mapped by category: humanoids, quadruped robots, dexterous hands, core components and three industry reads.
Unitree Robotics went public on the STAR Market, becoming the first humanoid robot stock in A-shares. On its first trading day, a reporter visited its headquarters, where operations remained normal and robots were seen testing outdoors at the new campus.
At WRC 2026, Galaxea Dynamics' NEXO robot demonstrated whole-body null-space control, coordinating its arms, torso, and mobile base to steadily pour coffee.
Accelerated Evolution unveiled its T2 platform at the 2026 World Robot Conference, claiming it as the highest-compute bipedal humanoid platform and demonstrating swarm intelligence capabilities.
A robot school in eastern China uses a humanoid guide to showcase its mission of training future mechanical workers. The initiative reflects China's broader push to integrate humanoid robots into the workforce to address labor challenges.
Unitree's shares surged up to 629% on its Shanghai debut, reflecting investor optimism. The company is one of China's largest humanoid robot makers.
Japan's national robotics strategy addresses disaster response, aging workforce, and economic competition. The country invests in Super Cities, Moonshot programs, and humanoid robots to maintain global leadership.
China's A-share indices fell on Tuesday, with the Hangzhou Bay ETF Nanhua rallying over 9% while robotics ETFs dropped more than 9% amid a broad market retreat.
TrendForce's latest research predicts China's humanoid robot market will reach 15 billion RMB in 2026, with over 60% growth in 2027, as deployment expands across automotive, 3C, aviation, logistics, and energy sectors.
China's tech-heavy indices tumbled sharply on Monday, with the ChiNext down 6%, Shanghai Composite off 2.4%, and over 5,100 stocks falling. Computing, chips, robotics, and innovative drugs led declines.
Galbot announced it will showcase its newest humanoid at the WRC tomorrow at 3pm. The company invites everyone to attend.
Galbot posted a teaser suggesting something new is coming, inviting followers to see it at an upcoming event. Details remain under wraps.
A-share humanoid robot stocks suffered a sharp sell-off, with over 10 names including Julun Intelligent and Wuzhou Xinchun hitting limit-down, while several others plunged more than 15%.
Unitree Technologies' explosive STAR Market debut surged 629%, making founder Wang Xingxing the richest Chinese billionaire born after 1990, with a net worth surpassing 100 billion yuan.
Chinese stocks fell broadly, with the ChiNext and STAR 50 each dropping over 4% as tech and robotics shares led declines.
Unitree Technology's shares surged over 500% on its Shanghai debut, boosting its market value to over 350 billion yuan. Three key technical staff members now hold stakes worth billions, according to their indirect holdings through an equity incentive platform.
Universal Robot, known as the 'first humanoid robot stock,' made its debut on Shanghai's STAR Market today, pricing at 150.80 yuan per share and reaching a post-listing market cap of approximately 60.99 billion yuan. The company set a notable record by completing its IPO process in just 152 days from acceptance to listing.
China's embodied AI boom traces a 40-year relay: state labs built the roots, startups sprinted to market, and Unitree's RMB 60.99B IPO set the valuation anchor. Five drivers, three leaders, one system.
Xiaomi reported Q2 2026 revenue of 108.9 billion yuan and adjusted net profit of 6.2 billion yuan. On the earnings call, President Lu Weibing announced the upcoming robot debut and a new Xuanjie chip.
Booster Robotics shares a rehearsal preview ahead of the World Humanoid Robot Games, inviting attendees to see the performance there.
AGIBOT welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan, demonstrating its A3 humanoid's Arabic interaction and group dance, and G2's autonomous loading/unloading in smart manufacturing. The visit included exchanges on embodied AI's potential.
The Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Innovation Center has released a 'co-evolution theory' practice path, emphasizing synergy among intelligent algorithms, hardware, and development toolchains to transition humanoid robots from demos to large-scale use.
Unichem acquires Loomia to enter the humanoid electronic skin market, leveraging LEL tech and R&Y partnership. The deal aims to supply smart materials for physical AI projects globally.
Shiyun Circuit announced that its humanoid robot PCB products have entered the batch supply stage, with sufficient production capacity. The company completed three product iterations and built strong technical barriers in signal transmission and anti-interference.
NEURA Robotics released the third episode of its Executive Talk series, featuring David Reger and Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler, discussing how to scale humanoid robots to millions of units while maintaining quality.
Crypto traders are betting on a big debut for Unitree Robotics, with perpetual contracts implying a valuation of about $40.5 billion, more than four times the $9 billion IPO valuation. The contracts traded around $100 on Hyperliquid ahead of the Shanghai listing.
Chinese robotics firm Unitree has introduced a new humanoid robot named 'Superman,' claiming it can jump 2 meters from a standstill and reach a top speed of 12.66 meters per second. The company has not disclosed detailed testing protocols, and the figures remain unverified claims rather than indicators of commercial production.
Unitree Technology announced its IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market for August 19, 2026. The robot sector saw a positive reaction, with actuator stocks rising and the Robot ETF recovering from an initial dip.
AGIBOT will present its full lineup of humanoid robotics and embodied AI solutions at IFA 2026 in Berlin, September 4-8, at Hall H25, Stand H25-371.
Noetix Robotics released a video of its E1 robot performing cartwheels, highlighting its ultra-high-stability motion control. The company asks fans what the robot should try next.
Unitree has shifted its public narrative from human-like performance to superhuman records, as evidenced by a recent video showcasing a robot jumping 2 meters and running at 12.66 m/s. This strategy aligns with the company's IPO timeline, leveraging low-cost, high-impact events to build national recognition and sustain media attention.
At the Energy Future Forum, Agility co-founder Damion Shelton argued that humanoid robotics amplifies work rather than replacing it, citing a million unfilled U.S. warehouse jobs as a starting point.
Hong Kong-based Jiuguang Technology unveiled its new industrial humanoid robot, Xiaorui G3, on March 17. The robot demonstrated the ability to lift and carry a 50kg barbell, highlighting its potential for heavy-load industrial applications.
WRC 2026 (Aug 19-23, Beijing): 300+ exhibitors, 150+ debuts, 71 side events, 6,000+ teams. Complete schedule and five storylines worth watching.
Persona AI focuses on shipyard welding as a commercially viable first task for humanoids, targeting skilled labor shortages. The company partners with major shipbuilders and steel producers, aiming to enable additional revenue rather than cost savings.
Unitree Robotics will list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market on August 19, 2026, the company announced.
Guotai Junan Securities initiated coverage on Luoshi Robotics with a 'Buy' rating, citing strong sales growth of embodied AI robots as a key driver for the company's high performance.
AGIBOT will host its Partner Conference at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh on September 2. The conference will cover AGIBOT's latest humanoid robotics and embodied intelligence products, regional partnerships, and localized deployment in the Middle East. The event will take place in Hall 4, RECC Malham.
AgiBot is evolving from a hardware-focused robotics company into an AI company that integrates robots, foundation models, and data platforms. The article analyzes how embodied AI competition is shifting from manufacturing capabilities to learning capabilities, with data becoming a key differentiator.
Taikang Asset Management, led by founder's son Chen Yilun, secured the largest allocation in Unitree Robotics' IPO, signaling insurance capital's shift toward hard tech. The move aligns with policy support and long-term investment trends, as insurers pivot from fixed income to AI, chips, and robotics.
Unitree unveiled a new 'Superman' humanoid robot, with cumulative production exceeding 18,000 units, marking a milestone in mass manufacturing. The robot ETF (159213) rose over 2% as tech stocks rallied.
Unitree unveiled a preview of a new humanoid robot codenamed 'Superman.' The robot can perform a standing high jump of 2 meters and reach a top speed of 12.66 m/s, with a leg length of 0.85 meters. The company claims these capabilities surpass the standing high jump and running speed records of all humans worldwide. The new machine has been in development for just over three months, and Unitree believes there is significant room for further improvement in the coming months.
Unitree Robotics has unveiled a new humanoid robot capable of a 2-meter standing jump and a top speed of 12.66 m/s, breaking previous humanoid records. The company says the machine was developed in just over three months.
Galbot, a humanoid robot company, has teased its upcoming GALBOT ET1 model with a new image on X. The tweet signals the product is coming soon, expanding the company's lineup in the humanoid robotics space.
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?
PaXiniTech's TORA-DOUBLE ONE humanoid robots are deployed at First Farm food store, handling front-of-house roles: greeting, guiding customers, preparing meals, and calling out order numbers. The company's full-stack system converts human demonstrations into robot training data for an embodied manipulation loop.
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.
Humanoid robots have advanced in locomotion and vision, but their communication and auditory perception remain underdeveloped, according to Treble Technologies. The company argues that without natural voice interaction in noisy real-world environments, robots will fail to gain human trust and adoption.
Recent market rumors of gray market trading in Unitree's IPO shares are unfounded, according to industry sources, but investors should be wary of such informal deals.
Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson told @WSJ that the key to advancing robotics is to focus on the problems robots solve, not just what they can do. She discussed the importance of starting with real-world problems and building technology backward, and the need to get robots out of the lab.
This week's robot video roundup features the DARPA Lift Challenge, drone delivery to moving vehicles, and the adorable STEMbot that climbs plants. Other highlights include robots laying bricks, testing gecko adhesives in space, and a humanoid climbing stairs.
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.
PaXiniTech introduced GEN4 FUSE, described as the world's first true 6D tactile sensing chip. It features megahertz-rate sampling, immunity to stray magnetic fields and parasitic charges, native multidimensional force output, and millinewton-level force measurement.
This report explores the current state and future of mobile manipulators and humanoids, highlighting technical challenges and industry insights. It features expert discussions, a list of 200+ humanoid robot providers, and practical recommendations for development.
Booster Robotics is set to showcase its T2 robot at the World Robot Conference, teasing new gravity-defying movements.
Fusai Technology's stock surged over 32% in three consecutive trading days, triggering a stock price anomaly announcement. The company clarified that its robot business has not yet contributed to revenue.
Unitree Technology announced that online investors abandoned 8,734 shares worth 1.317 million yuan in its IPO, while offline investors did not abandon any shares. Strategic placement investors have fully paid their subscription funds.
Westlake Robotics, founded by a Westlake University professor, completed a Series A round of over 100 million RMB, bringing total funding to 500 million RMB in four rounds within six months. The funds will accelerate development of a unified large model for humanoid robots.
The 2026 World Robot Conference will be held in Beijing from August 19-23, marking the 11th year of the event. With China leading in industrial and humanoid robots, the conference focuses on embodied intelligence moving from labs to real-world applications.
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.
QIYUAN Robot, a consumer-grade embodied intelligence brand, has opened new experience stores in Hangzhou and Wuhan, marking its entry into central and eastern China. The expansion underscores the company's push to bring personal robots into mainstream consumer markets.
The ω-0 model, developed by NTU, PKU, HKUST(GZ) and BAAI, enables humanoid robots to perform complex home tasks with an 81.8% success rate. It integrates vision, language and action in a unified representation, outperforming existing baselines.
The second World Humanoid Robot Games will be held from August 22 to 26 at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, featuring 51 events and 1,301 matches, a significant expansion from the inaugural edition.
The second World Humanoid Robot Games will open on August 22 in Beijing, featuring 666 teams and 2,056 robots from 16 countries. Team numbers are up 138% year-on-year, with robot count quadrupled, reflecting the rapid growth of humanoid robotics.
China's robotics sector rebounds with the CSI Robot Index up 6.95% in August, while Unitree's plan to produce 12,500 humanoid robots by 2026 serves as a key catalyst.
Menlo AI unveils Asimov 1, an open-source humanoid robot for developers priced at $20,000. The DIY kit requires over 100 hours of assembly, but offers full transparency with CAD files and schematics available on GitHub.
Unitree Technology's IPO saw 95 mutual funds receive allocations totaling 1.82 billion yuan, with 5,117 fund products participating in the offline placement.
Unitree says total bionic bipedal humanoid robots produced and shipped has reached approximately 18,000 units (humanoid-only count, excluding wheeled platforms).
UBTECH shares a behind-the-scenes look at its ultra-bionic robot Una's first fashion shoot, calling Una 'not just a robot, but a muse.' The post asks fans to choose the next photo to share.
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.
DEEP Robotics shows its DR02 humanoid robot climbing stairs with stable, controlled movement, emphasizing steady steps and consistent forward progress.
Unitree Robotics reported on August 12 that its humanoid robots have reached a cumulative production milestone of approximately 18,000 units, reflecting strong market demand.
Westlake Robotics has closed its Series A round, completing four funding rounds within six months. Investors are betting on its advanced technology and commercialization potential in the competitive robotics sector.
At an unnamed event, 471 students from 108 countries and regions participated in the Team Challenge. As co-organizer and exclusive embodied robotics platform provider, Galbot supported teams in deploying solutions on the Galbot G1.
Das Intellitech denied market rumors of holding shares in Unitree Robotics, clarifying no equity or robot business. The stock hit daily limit, prompting the company to issue a statement.
Global humanoid robot shipments tripled year-over-year in the first half of 2024, with Chinese manufacturers capturing over 97% of the market, led by AgiBot and Unitree.
West Lake Robotics has completed a Series A funding round of nearly 100 million RMB, led by Haiyuan Capital. The funds will be directed towards research on a unified large model for humanoid robots and the establishment of an embodied intelligence talent cultivation base.
West Lake Robotics has completed its Series A funding round, led by Haiyuan Fund, raising over 100 million yuan to advance humanoid robot AI models and systems.
Westlake Robotics, an embodied intelligence startup from Westlake University, has raised 500 million yuan (about 70 million USD) in Series A funding within six months. The funds will be used to develop a unified large model for humanoid robots and build a talent hub.
Noetix Robotics invites attendees to WRC 2026, where it will demonstrate humanoid robots performing powerful punches, cultural heritage moves, and dancing. Booth B-B108, Aug 19-23, at Beijing Beiren Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Westlake Robotics, a developer of universal brains for embodied intelligence, has closed a new funding round led by Haiyuan Fund, bringing its total raised in the past six months to 500 million RMB across four rounds.
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.
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 Robotics' online IPO subscription rate was 0.0181%, only 3.8% of ChangXin Technology's rate, reflecting weak investor demand.
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.
Robot stocks rallied sharply on Tuesday, driven by news that Tesla's Optimus production line is nearing completion and Unitree's upcoming IPO. The sector's low valuation also attracted buyers.
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%.
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, 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.
DaMeng Robotics, a robotics startup incubated at HKUST, has secured hundreds of millions in funding in a round led by Ant Group, with existing investors also participating. The company focuses on advanced robotics solutions and has received backing from major industrial investors.
RoboStore has launched Robo Inc., a U.S.-based robotics manufacturer and systems integrator, to help American organizations deploy robots more easily. The new company will focus on application-specific solutions, hardware-agnostic integration, and compliance with U.S. regulations, while leveraging RoboStore's experience with thousands of deployments.
Chen Yonghai, former product vice president at XPeng Group, has joined Zhongqing Robotics as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to CEO Zhao Tongyang. He previously held roles at Amap and XPeng.
Agility argues that impressive stunts like backflips reveal little about a humanoid robot's ability to perform real work in real facilities, emphasizing the need for a supporting ecosystem.
Unitree Robotics' IPO retail tranche was oversubscribed 5,526 times per Bloomberg, signaling intense investor demand for robotics and AI.
Unitree Robotics announced the final online lottery rate of 0.0181% for its STAR Market IPO, priced at 150.8 yuan per share, with oversubscription triggering a mechansim shift.
Unitree's IPO today revealed that DJI had invested early but exited in 2019, missing out on a potential stake worth billions. DJI declined to comment on the matter.
Unitree Robotics has officially commenced the online subscription phase for its IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market, marking the first public listing by a humanoid robot company in China. The offering has generated substantial interest due to its limited float and Unitree's market leadership, with analysts projecting an extremely low allotment rate.
Kong Tao, former head of ByteDance's robotics team, has reportedly joined Xiaomi in 2025, bringing several former colleagues. He now leads a team developing foundation models for robots within Xiaomi's robotics division, which has about 200 employees.
Unitree Technology, China's first humanoid robot stock, launched its IPO subscription on August 10 with an issue price of 150.80 yuan per share, valuing the company at about 60.99 billion yuan. The news boosted Hong Kong-listed robot stocks, with shares of HK Robotics rising over 9%.
Unitree Robotics begins its IPO subscription on the STAR Market today at 150.80 yuan per share, while key economic data and a Fed speech are scheduled.
Unitree Robotics, the first humanoid robot stock on A-shares, begins subscription on Aug 10 with an expected win rate of 0.02%-0.03%, far below Changxin's 0.47%. Based on average debut gains, one lot could yield over 200,000 yuan in paper profit.
Unitree Robotics, the first humanoid robot stock on A-shares, begins subscription on August 10. Analysts estimate a low lottery rate but potential high returns.
Kong Tao, former head of ByteDance's robotics team, has joined Xiaomi to lead its robot foundation model team, bringing several former colleagues. The team operates under high secrecy within Xiaomi.
A new study finds that people are more suspicious of humanoid robots that make errors, especially when the robots are expressive conversation partners. The awkwardness of such robots leads to a decline in trust and an increase in wariness.
Unitree Robotics has set its IPO price at RMB 150.80 per share on the STAR Market, with subscriptions starting August 10. The company, known as A-share's first humanoid robot stock, expects to raise around RMB 6.1 billion, marking a significant milestone for the embodied AI sector.
RoboBusiness 2026 will bring together industry leaders to reflect on the past two decades and explore the future of robotics. Keynote speakers Rodney Brooks, Jonathan Hurst, and Ken Goldberg will share insights on technologies and challenges shaping the next 20 years.
Unitree Robotics and Changjiang Institute of Technology have jointly launched Hubei's first Unitree Technology Industry College, focusing on training for robot debugging and support roles.
In the first half of 2026, China's humanoid robot sector added 116,000 new enterprises, a 9.5% year-on-year increase, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation.
Avatar Robotics, a San Francisco startup, raised $6.5 million in seed funding led by AlleyCorp to deploy semi-humanoid robots in industrial settings. The company uses a human-in-the-loop teleoperation model to address labor shortages and gather data for future autonomy.
This week's Video Friday features the DARPA Lift Challenge, showcasing bizarre heavy-lift drones, along with NASA's Mars helicopter antenna, dexterous hands, and more. It also includes a roundup of upcoming robotics events.
Hefei has launched a large-scale data collection and training facility for embodied intelligent robots, addressing a critical 99% data gap. The facility aims to provide high-quality training data essential for advancing humanoid and embodied AI technologies.
Beijing's 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games will feature mostly fully autonomous events, showcasing genuine technical prowess. StarMap's R1 Lite robot is training for the office scenario, highlighting the shift from teleoperation to autonomous long-horizon tasks.
Unitree Technology stated that the US ban on advanced robot sales will not impact its existing main products, as they have obtained FCC certification and comply with regulations.
Unitree's Chairman and CTO Wang Xingxing announced plans to further expand into the consumer market, building on existing online and offline retail presence.
Unitree Technology disclosed its IPO strategic placement list on August 6, 2026, with the National Social Security Fund subscribing 933,400 shares worth about 140 million yuan as the top investor. The company plans to issue 40.4464 million shares at 150.8 yuan each, with subscriptions opening August 10 and a market value of about 61 billion yuan at issuance.
Wang Xingxing, chairman and CTO of Unitree, said the rollout of electronic skin technology will accelerate as embodied AI models mature and humanoid robots enter human society. The company will continue advancing the technology based on hardware readiness, supply chain progress, and product iteration.
Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing says humanoid robots will take over dangerous, repetitive tasks, freeing people for creative work and generating new entrepreneurial opportunities.
Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing disclosed the company has commercialized core technologies like integrated joints and self-developed LiDAR for humanoid and quadruped robots, with ongoing research in perception, interaction, and adaptability.
Unitree Technology has set its IPO price at 150.8 yuan per share, with subscription opening on August 10, 2026. The company is valued at approximately 60.99 billion yuan and aims to raise about 6.1 billion yuan for R&D and production expansion.
Unitree's CEO says humanoid robots are in early pilot stage, with cost and technology being key bottlenecks for large-scale adoption.
Shenzhen's robot exports surged 10.4-fold year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching 6.94 billion yuan and selling to over 110 countries. This validates global competitiveness, while the robot ETF Huaxia (562500) has seen net inflows of 595 million yuan over the past 10 trading days despite market fluctuations.
Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing announced that the company shipped over 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, the highest globally, showcasing its leadership in commercializing general-purpose robots.
Unitree Robotics CTO Wang Xingxing believes Chinese companies can take an early lead in humanoid robots, driven by rapid R&D progress and AI large models that enhance robot capabilities.
Handroid, a 0.33-meter robot with 27 degrees of freedom, can reconfigure between a walking humanoid and a five-fingered dexterous hand. Developed by UNC Chapel Hill and Stanford, it achieves 72% grasp success and works across both forms.
Former Xpeng product VP Chen Yonghai has joined humanoid robot company Zhongqing Robotics as COO. His arrival underscores the industry's shift from demos to mass production, triggering a talent war for automotive executives.
Hangzhou-based Lingyan Technology aims to overcome the uncanny valley with its expressive robot face featuring 32 degrees of freedom and advanced lip-eye synchronization. The startup plans to bring affordable, lifelike faces to humanoid robots, with products ranging from research models to standardized parts under ¥10,000.
As the second World Humanoid Robot Games approach, 100 children visited Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval to see robot athletes prepare. The event combines sports, technology, and public welfare to inspire youth.
Agibot launches the LinkCraft Creative Contest, inviting everyone to direct humanoid robots with a no-code platform. The competition features four tracks and a million-yuan prize pool.
German startup Nucleus deployed humanoid robots to real factory lines in under 90 days, selling hourly labor instead of robots. By combining human oversight with AI agents, they are collecting real-world data to build a moat in embodied AI.
Agility co-founder Damion Shelton discussed how the e-bike boom, cheaper motors, better batteries and disciplined AI use are enabling humanoid robots today.
A photo of Apptronik's Apollo 1 humanoid is displayed at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum's 'Made in America' exhibition in New York through Sept 27, shortly after the launch of Apollo 2.
Noetix Robotics demonstrated its E1 robot's enhanced motion control, featuring autonomous terrain perception, obstacle negotiation and stair climbing in real-world environments.
UBTECH's new wheeled industrial humanoid Cruzr Y1 is automatically depalletizing and storing raw materials at an automotive parts factory, demonstrating the company's swarm intelligence technology.
Unitree Robotics announced its IPO price of 150.80 yuan per share, determined through preliminary book building and comprehensive evaluation of market factors.
BoJie Co. announced that its stock surged over 20% cumulatively in three days, prompting a clarification that its involvement in photonics, semiconductors, humanoid robots, and other segments is in early stages and has no major impact on earnings.
Unitree Robotics will start its IPO subscription on August 10, while Deep Robotics has completed IPO tutoring, highlighting Zhejiang's dominance in China's embodied AI industry. The province hosts over 700 companies with a 2025 output of 106.8 billion yuan and leads in quadruped and humanoid robot markets.
Changying Precision has established a new robot subsidiary in Yibin, Sichuan, with a registered capital of 10 million RMB. The move aims to expand its robotics business and better serve the southwest region's growing demand for automation.
Lingxin Qiaoshou, a leading dexterous hand maker, has registered a new subsidiary in Hangzhou to strengthen its presence in East China. The move aims to tap into local robotics resources and enhance R&D and supply chain capabilities.
Noetix Robotics showed its humanoid robot Bumi performing a viral dance, and hinted at more dance content.
Agility shared a TechCrunch article by @Cookie about its IPO, with the CEO not promising a robot in your home anytime soon.
Noetix Robotics unveiled Bumi, a humanoid robot, with a description of its first day and an invitation for users to create signature moves.
Unitree Technology will hold its online IPO roadshow on August 7, 2026, issuing 40.4464 million new shares on the STAR Market. The offering has been approved by both the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the CSRC.
PaXini revealed PX-FOOTRIX, described as the world's first plantar multidimensional tactile sensor, for biped robots' gait-centric tactile sensing.
China's robotics sector rallied on August 5, 2026, with the CSI Robotics Index up 2.97% and Robot ETF Huaxia (562500) gaining 2.83%. Tesla's Optimus production line launch and increased family office investments fueled the surge.
China's humanoid robot industry is set to quintuple production in 2026, with AgiBot and Unitree dominating as a duopoly. However, deployment lags behind manufacturing, as most robots remain in research settings, highlighting the gap between production and actual use.
Mitsubishi Motors will partner with Tokyo University startup Highlanders to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2027, turning idle engine lines into a robot factory. The robots, about 1.75m tall, will first work in Mitsubishi's own plants, addressing labor shortages.
Figure AI's Figure 03 robot demonstrated fully autonomous ladder climbing, a complex task requiring precise hand-foot coordination and balance. This breakthrough, powered by an upgraded AI model with real-time visual input, expands the robot's potential in industrial environments.
The second World Humanoid Robot Games will be held at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval from August 22-26, featuring expanded official events including table tennis, tug-of-war, and freestyle boxing. Athletes range from autonomous vision and decision-making in table tennis to synchronized tug-of-war and action-capture-controlled boxing.
In Tesla's latest earnings calls, Elon Musk has devoted nearly half his speaking time to AI, robotaxis, and full self-driving, up from 15-20% in 2022. Meanwhile, discussions about cars and manufacturing have dropped to less than a third, reflecting a strategic pivot amid intensifying competition in the auto market.
Global billionaire family offices are increasingly investing in AI robotics, pivoting from large language models to physical robots, as seen in recent funding rounds and market performance.
Robot-related stocks surged for a fourth consecutive session on August 5, with the Robotics ETF (560770) rising over 2% intraday. Morgan Stanley highlights Unitree's upcoming IPO as a key catalyst driving the recent rally, alongside strong sector fundamentals.
Unitree Technology has initiated the preliminary inquiry for its STAR Market IPO, with a projected issue price of 104 RMB per share. The offering is expected to raise over 4 billion RMB, making it the first humanoid robot stock on the A-share market.
On August 5, the three major indices turned positive, with the Robot ETF招商 (560770) surging 1.52% intraday. Key stocks hit daily limits, and the ETF has seen net inflows of 259 million yuan since July, signaling growing investor interest in robotics.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang credits Elon Musk's AI leadership to his massive compute infrastructure and real-world data collection advantages, naming him the winner of the AI race.
Agility's CTO Pras Velagapudi described what it takes to deploy Digit for real: integration, change management, and months of operational data.
PokeBot, a general embodied intelligence startup founded by Tsinghua professor Xu Huazhe, announced a billion-dollar Pre-A round co-led by Shunwei Capital and Matrix Partners. The company focuses on home scenarios and uses a world model approach to train robots for household tasks.
Pasini, a unicorn in embodied AI with a valuation exceeding 10 billion yuan, has officially moved its headquarters from Shenzhen to Beijing's Haidian District. The move is part of a strategic adjustment to enhance R&D and data compliance, while its Shenzhen industrial base remains operational.
In July 2026, humanoid robotics and embodied AI saw 18 funding events, making it the most capital-concentrated sector. Investment shifted from pure hardware to AI brains, application-specific robots, and core components.
Gemini Robotics 2 from Google DeepMind advances physical AI with full-body control, 22-DOF dexterous hands, and multi-robot collaboration. It also introduces the ASIMOV-Agentic safety benchmark and on-device deployment for low-latency industrial use.
Foundation Future Industries has deployed two humanoid robots to Ukraine for reconnaissance and logistics, marking the first use of humanoids in combat. Backed by Eric Trump, the startup has secured $24 million in U.S. military contracts but faces criticism over weaponizing robots.
Magic Atom, a leading embodied AI company, has partnered with Shanghai Shibei High-Tech to establish a joint innovation center for embodied intelligence. The center will focus on data production, model evaluation, and scenario validation, aiming to accelerate the commercialization of embodied AI in Shanghai.