UBTECH U1 Humanoid Robot Sees Strong Pre-Order Demand
UBTECH's U1 full-size companion humanoid robot has achieved nearly 4,000 pre-orders within 10 days of launch. The product has successfully secured over 10 million yuan in deposits.
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Unitree robot works 40-hour shift in real-world test
Unitree's humanoid robot demonstrates significant endurance by operating for 40 consecutive hours in a real-world environment. This milestone highlights the shift from laboratory testing to practical, high-value industrial applications.
Unitree GD01 Manned Mecha Launches at 3.9M RMB
Unitree Technology unveiled GD01, the world's first mass-produced manned transforming mecha, priced from 3.9 million RMB. It functions as civilian transport and weighs about 500kg when loaded with a person. The robot can deform for versatility.
Vbot Raises 500M RMB, Ships First Robot Dogs
Vbot has secured approximately 500M RMB in a Pre-A funding round, the largest single investment in China's consumer humanoid robotics sector to date. The company has debuted its Vbot Super Robot Dog, with the first 500 units already delivered to customers.
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Meta Buys Robotics AI for Humanoids
Meta Platforms acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup building AI models for robots. The deal supports Meta's major push into humanoid technology.
Oxford Postdoc Secures Funding for Robot Optical Sensors
Zhizi Force Control raised two funding rounds totaling millions RMB for its optical-based whole-body force perception system for humanoid robots. Founded by Oxford postdoc Song Goyang, the tech uses 'structure as sensor' with centralized processing for multi-joint force detection. It's partnering with top Chinese robot firms and expanding to medical and auto applications.
$39B Robot Masters Living Room Cleanup
A $39 billion-valued robot company unveils end-to-end skills enabling full autonomous living room tidying. The demonstration is powered by their self-developed embodied brain, Helix 02. Nvidia continues heavy investments in the venture.
Tesla Speeds Up Cybercab Production
Tesla reports acceleration in Cybercab mass production efforts. The humanoid robot project is also advancing through continuous iterations. Update comes from Tesla's official post via 36Kr.
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Zhifang Raises 1B+ RMB Series B, Valuation Tops 10B RMB
Zhifang, China's robot startup most akin to Tesla, has secured five rounds of Series B financing after seven prior rounds. The funding totals over 1 billion RMB, elevating its valuation beyond 10 billion RMB. This underscores robust investor interest in Chinese humanoid robotics.
Booster Robotics dominates RoboCup 2026 humanoid football
Booster Robotics swept all three humanoid football divisions at RoboCup 2026 in Incheon. This performance highlights the rapid advancement of embodied AI in dynamic, competitive environments.