Embodied AI gives models a physical body — arms, wheels, sensors. Follow the race to make LLMs act in the real world.
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Chinese scientists have developed a vaccination robot designed to inject pigs while they are focused on eating. The approach aims to reduce labor, animal stress, missed injections, broken needles, placement errors, and cross-species infection risks.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 35d ago
Jiangsu Leili Motor is expanding from appliance engineering into humanoid robotics with hollow-cup motors and dexterous hands. The company reported 4 billion yuan in 2025 revenue, while appliance sales fell to 55% and overseas sales approached 50%.
Pandaily · 35d ago
The University of Hong Kong and KAI research team completed what they describe as the first full autonomous humanoid table tennis match. Two SMASH 2.0 robots served, rallied, and scored through a complete 11-point game without remote control or human ball feeding.
Pandaily · 35d ago
Researchers at EPFL have developed miniature drones and boats powered entirely by sound. The devices use 3D-printed resonant cavities to generate thrust without motors, gears, or magnetic components.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 36d ago
Two humanoid robots completed a full table-tennis match to 11 points. The demonstration reportedly required neither remote control nor human ball feeding.
量子位 · 36d ago
The article examines Taikang Insurance executive Chen Yilun’s reported bet on Unitree and the broader movement of long-term capital toward embodied AI. It frames the investment as a strategic wager on robotics rather than a short-term financial transaction.
钛媒体 · 36d ago
Chinese robotics startup Robotera is reportedly considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong. The company is backed by HSG and CDH Investments, as more robotics firms explore public listings.
Bloomberg Technology · 36d ago
China’s robotics supply chain is showing strong growth as listed companies report substantial increases in revenue and profit. The performance gap suggests the industry is entering a period of accelerated competition and consolidation.
钛媒体 · 37d ago
Beijing E-Town has launched the 2026 E-Town Robot Consumption Festival, increasing dedicated promotional funding from 15 million to 18 million yuan. The event adds a 9,600-square-meter robot consumption street, showcases more than 50 experience devices, and links retail activities with the 2026 World Robot Conference.
IT之家 · 38d ago
Tau Robotics has launched an on-demand home cleaning service in San Francisco performed by humanoid robots. The service is priced at $30 per hour, marking an early commercial deployment of embodied robotics in household work.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 38d ago
The interview explores how Lang Xianpeng is using a new robotics venture to replicate the large-scale commercialization experience of autonomous driving. It focuses on the ambition to achieve million-unit production through a robotics business.
量子位 · 38d ago
The Unitree G1 is a roughly four-foot-tall humanoid robot from China that has gained online popularity for its approachable demonstrations and relatively affordable positioning. The article examines whether its viral appeal can translate into reliable performance in real-world jobs.
Wired AI · 39d ago
Robot systems entering the physical world are driving a sharp increase in compute requirements, with demand reportedly rising tenfold in two years. The article highlights an approach that could cut development costs by half and improve deployment efficiency by 80%, reducing duplicated robotics R&D.
量子位 · 39d ago
After raising large amounts of funding, embodied-intelligence companies are showing signs of financial pressure. The article analyzes how these startups are struggling to manage and deploy capital effectively.
钛媒体 · 40d ago
Robot rental platforms such as Qingtianzhu and Wanjiyizu are attracting major investment as humanoid robots enter events, retail, education, and commercial demonstrations. However, many deployments still require logistics, operators, and on-site engineers, making the business labor-intensive rather than fully automated.
虎嗅 · 41d ago
A rapid increase in humanoid robot shipments in China is creating demand for third-party repair and training specialists. Trainees such as Zhao Xin earn around 6,000 yuan monthly repairing knee joints and interpreting app error codes, with Unitree Go2 robots commonly handled.
Pandaily · 42d ago
橡木果機器人探討如何讓機器人以更接近人類的方式完成任務，核心在於模擬「本能」與身體感知。文章特別強調觸覺是機器人理解環境的第一手訊號，而視覺則扮演輔助角色。
钛媒体 · 42d ago
Unitree Robotics is positioning its nearly 2.7-meter-tall GD01 manned mech as a symbol of the next phase in China’s robotics competition. The machine’s prominent TIME magazine cover appearance underscores the company’s growing visibility and ambitions beyond conventional robot mobility.
TechNode · 42d ago
The article frames Unitree’s IPO as a high-stakes benchmark project for China’s robotics industry. It suggests that the listing carries significance beyond the company itself, although the provided excerpt offers no financial or technical details.
钛媒体 · 42d ago
DGP地心引力集结了包括“04年连续创业者”和Huawei天才少年在内的新一代机器人创业者。活动现场吸引40余家资本机构关注并积极回应，显示机器人赛道持续获得投资市场关注。
InfoQ中国 · 43d ago
Zhongke Huisi, established only one month earlier, has launched three dexterous-hand products. A live demonstration showed robots performing together as a band, highlighting the products’ embodied-robotics positioning.
InfoQ中国 · 43d ago
Waymo is expanding its driverless-car operations to 15 U.S. cities and more.
New York Times Technology · 43d ago
The article reflects on Unitree's development through periods of hype, disciplined execution, and industry change. Its framing highlights how long-term investment and timing shaped the company's position in embodied AI and robotics.
钛媒体 · 43d ago
The article argues that Physical AI model approaches are becoming increasingly similar, shifting competition away from model-route differentiation. It highlights the emergence of a new bottleneck for the field, though the excerpt does not specify its exact nature.
量子位 · 43d ago
Hypershell’s flagship X Ultra is a 1.8-kilogram mechanical exoskeleton priced at 13,999 yuan. It combines a 1,000W motor, 30-kilometer range, titanium, carbon fiber, and end-to-end AI motion recognition, with real-world testing suggesting the consumer exoskeleton market is rapidly maturing.
Pandaily · 43d ago
Industry research cited by Bloomberg says Chinese humanoid-robot manufacturers accounted for more than 97% of global shipments in the first half of 2026. The figure suggests China has established an early lead over the United States in humanoid robotics.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 43d ago
郎咸朋表示，具身智能產業未來可能出現類似「蔚小理」的頭部企業競爭格局。文章強調，快速融資或成為獨角獸並不能單獨實現物理 AGI，真正的關鍵在於解決現實世界中的技術與落地問題。
量子位 · 43d ago
Chinese humanoid robot makers accounted for more than 97% of global shipments in the first half of 2026, according to new industry data. The figures highlight China’s early lead over US competitors in the emerging embodied-AI market.
Bloomberg Technology · 43d ago
Industry demonstrations increasingly feature wheeled robotic platforms with human-like upper bodies performing tasks such as moving boxes, sorting goods, and supporting production lines. The trend shows that stability, affordability, and measurable task performance are currently taking priority over the generality of bipedal humanoids.
钛媒体 · 44d ago
NASA’s Perseverance rover has demonstrated strong autonomous-driving performance on Mars. About 90% of the distance it has driven was completed autonomously.
Ars Technica · 45d ago