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Magic Atom Launches Humanoid Robot, World Model
Magic Atom unveiled Magic-Mix world model, MagicHand H01 dexterous hand, and flagship humanoid MagicBot X1 at GEIS conference on April 28. Company targets $14B revenue by 2036.
36氪 · 143d ago
Latest Humanoid Robots News & Updates
From Tesla Optimus to Figure and Unitree, humanoids are the most hyped form factor in robotics. Separate signal from demo-day noise here.
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Unitree G1 Deploys at Haneda for Luggage Aid
Japan Airlines starts trialing Unitree G1 humanoid robots at Haneda Airport from May to help ground staff with baggage and cargo. This counters tourist surge—over 7M visitors in Jan-Feb 2026—and labor shortages from aging population.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 144d ago
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Startup Bags $24M Military Deals for Humanoids
San Francisco startup Foundation Future Industries, founded in April 2024, secured $24M in contracts from US Army, Navy, and Air Force to test humanoid robots for breaching enemy positions. The Phantom MK-1 is a 5-foot-9, 176-pound robot with 19 upper-body degrees of freedom and five-fingered hands.
The Next Web (TNW) · 146d ago
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Lightning Robot Shatters Half-Marathon Record
Honor’s humanoid robot Lightning finished a 13-mile half-marathon in 50:26, halving the prior robot record and beating the human world record of 57:20. Developed in one year with 90-95cm legs mimicking elite runners and liquid cooling from Honor smartphones.
The Verge · 152d ago
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Humanoid Robot Aces 8-Hour Shift
Siemens, Nvidia, and Humanoid deployed AI-powered wheeled humanoid robot HMND 01 Alpha at Erlangen factory. It completed over 8 hours of autonomous tote-handling at 60 moves/hour with >90% pick-and-place success.
The Next Web (TNW) · 152d ago
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Honor Flash robot breaks half-marathon record
Honor's Flash humanoid robot won the Beijing Yizhuang Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in 50:26, surpassing the human world record of 56:42. The 21.0975km course included complex terrains.
TechNode · 152d ago
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Honor’s Lightning Smashes Human Half-Marathon Record
Honor’s humanoid robot Lightning won the Beijing robot half-marathon in 50:26, beating the human world record of 57:20 by over six minutes. Developed by Chinese company Honor, which entered robotics last year.
SCMP Technology · 153d ago
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Tiangong 3.0 Wins Full-Autonomous Robot Challenge
Beijing Humanoid's Tiangong 3.0 humanoid robot claimed the inaugural Beijing Yizhuang Robot Warrior Challenge title via full autonomy, topping disaster simulation tasks. No human intervention was needed for obstacles like swinging hammers and door-breaking.
IT之家 · 154d ago
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Zhiyuan A3 Humanoids Commercially Deployed
Zhiyuan Robotics completed first batch commercial delivery of Expedition A3 humanoid robots. Robots are now deployed in a scenic area.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 158d ago
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Tesla halts S/X for Optimus robot production
Tesla officially discontinued Model S and Model X production, ceasing new custom orders with only inventory available. Fremont factory lines will be repurposed to produce Optimus humanoid robots.
36氪 · 171d ago
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Tesla Halts S/X Production for Optimus
Elon Musk announced Tesla stopping Model S and X production, halting new custom orders with only inventory left. Fremont factory lines to produce Optimus humanoid robots.
36氪 · 171d ago
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A2-W Humanoid Hits Buick Battery Line
Zhiyuan Robotics' A2-W humanoid robot deploys on SAIC-GM Buick Zhijing E7 battery mass production line. It is the first humanoid robot in SAIC Group and automotive industry for volume production.
36氪 · 176d ago
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PhysBrain 1.0: FPV-Trained Embodied Base Model
Shendu Jizhi released PhysBrain 1.0, an embodied intelligence base model system using human first-person videos for physical understanding over imitation. Comprises PhysBrain model, TwinBrainVLA architecture, and LangForce strategy.
虎嗅 · 176d ago
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World's Fastest Humanoid Bolt Hits 10m/s
JingShi Tech, founded by ZJU PhDs, launched full-size humanoid Bolt (175cm, 75kg) reaching 10m/s on treadmill, fastest globally. Their quadruped Black Panther II hit 13.4m/s, breaking Boston Dynamics' 12-year record.
36氪 · 177d ago
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Optimus video details hand, gearbox; 2027 mass prod
Tesla Optimus releases video showcasing R&D setup, reduction gearbox, dexterous hand designs. Musk announces Optimus 3 production starts summer 2025, targeting 2027 mass production to reshape labor and manufacturing economics.
36氪 · 178d ago
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Amazon Acquires Fauna's Sprout Humanoid Robot
Amazon acquired Fauna Robotics, gaining the 50-pound, 3.5-foot bipedal Sprout robot just months after its launch to R&D partners. This marks Amazon's second robotics deal this month.
The Next Web (TNW) · 178d ago
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US Deploys Humanoid Robots to Ukraine
Foundation Future Industries deployed 2 Phantom MK-1 humanoids in Ukraine under $24M US Army contract, first battlefield use. Robots carry weapons, mimic human heat for stealth recon.
虎嗅 · 180d ago
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Unitree Robotics Files for 400B IPO
Unitree Technology filed for a Sci-Tech Innovation Board IPO on March 20, 2026, aiming to raise 4.202 billion yuan for robot R&D and manufacturing. Revenue exploded from humanoid robots post-Spring Festival performances, with 2025 Q1-3 sales at 595M yuan.
虎嗅 · 180d ago
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Unitree IPO Exposes China Robot Supply Chain
Unitree Tech files for 42B CNY IPO with 2025 revenue of 17B CNY and 35% net margin, powered by domestic suppliers like Zhongda Lide (63% reducers), Obit Zhongguang (72% 3D vision), and Ningzhi Electric motors. Analysis dissects 10 A-share linked firms by business/capital ties.
虎嗅 · 181d ago
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XPeng Q4 Earnings Reveal AI Advances
XPeng's Q4 2025 earnings showed 223B CNY revenue up 38% but core auto business unprofitable due to rising costs and fees. Key growth from services and exports masked losses.
虎嗅 · 183d ago
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Figure AI Helix 02 Masters Autonomous Home Cleanup
Figure AI demonstrated its Figure 03 robot powered by the Helix 02 AI system. The robot fully autonomously cleaned and organized a cluttered living room.
Pandaily · 184d ago
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Musk: Optimus 3 Production Starts Summer
Elon Musk announced Tesla's Optimus 3, the world's most advanced humanoid robot, will enter production this summer at low initial volumes. Mass production is targeted for next summer with rapid annual iterations like Optimus 4.
IT之家 · 191d ago
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Tesla showcases Gen3 humanoid robot
Tesla showcased the Cybertruck and its third-generation humanoid robot at AWE 2026 in Shanghai. This is Tesla's first humanoid designed for large-scale mass production.
TechNode · 191d ago
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Tesla Showcases Gen-3 Humanoid Robot
Tesla exhibited its upcoming third-generation humanoid robot, Tesla Bot, at AWE 2026 alongside Cybertruck. The displayed version precedes the official release with minor differences.
36氪 · 191d ago
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Neura Robotics Raises €1B from Tether
German startup Neura Robotics is raising €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in a major funding round. The investment is backed by stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings SA.
Bloomberg Technology · 199d ago
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Galbot Raises $350M for Humanoid Robots
China's Galbot, focused on embodied AI for humanoid robots, raised RMB 2.5 billion ($350M) in new funding. Investors include China Integrated Circuit Fund, Sinopec, CITIC entities, SAIC Motor arm, and existing shareholders.
TechNode · 201d ago
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Songyan Power Secures ~$140M B Round Led by CATL
Songyan Power completed B round financing of nearly 1B RMB led by CATL-affiliated ChenDao Capital, with follow-on from GuoKe Investment and others; total 9 rounds raised. The firm is the only one with both bipedal and bionic humanoid robot product lines.
IT之家 · 201d ago
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Musk Urges Hold Tesla Stock High Value
Elon Musk tells investors to hold Tesla stock for huge future gains from Optimus robot, Cybercab taxi, Semi truck, unsupervised FSD. Stock up 1800% in 7 years; ARK predicts $2600 by 2030.
IT之家 · 202d ago
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XPeng Targets 2026 Humanoid Robot Mass Production
XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng's post-holiday letter outlines 2026 mass production of IRON robot as world's first high-end humanoid. It will debut in guide and sales scenarios this year with SDK open to developers.
36氪 · 207d ago
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XPeng’s IRON Humanoid Robot Enters Mass Production
Chinese EV maker XPeng has activated a production line for its IRON humanoid robot. Mass production is planned for 2026, with launches in China and overseas markets scheduled for 2027.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 11d ago