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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Xiaomi will showcase its CyberOne humanoid robot overseas for the first time at IFA from September 4–8. The event will also feature Xiaomi’s SU7 vehicles and Vision GT as part of its largest overseas ecosystem exhibition.
IT之家 · 19d ago
A video showing Figure AI humanoid robots walking outdoors around the company’s headquarters has attracted attention on X. CEO Brett Adcock described the Figure campus as resembling a science-fiction movie.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 25d 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 · 36d 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 · 39d ago
AI services developer ZEALS has announced D1, a humanoid robot marketed as a “semi-domestic” product. The robot starts at 5 million yen before tax, with ZEALS aiming to develop a fully domestic version.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 45d ago
The article analyzes the intensifying competition in the humanoid robot market between Unitree and UBTECH. It highlights the shifting landscape of embodied AI as these companies vie for industry dominance.
钛媒体 · 72d ago
Ubtech CEO Zhou Jian faced severe criticism for referring to workers as 'Niu-Ma' (beasts of burden) while discussing the future of humanoid robot labor replacement. The controversy highlights the growing tension between corporate efficiency narratives and the social anxiety surrounding job displacement.
虎嗅 · 78d ago
Kyoto Humanoid Association (KyoHA) unveiled its purely Japanese-made humanoid verification machine 'SEIMEI'. Ankle part damage prevented dynamic demos, but they openly displayed the unfinished prototype.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 130d ago
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot named Bebop boarded Southwest Airlines flight by purchasing a cabin seat due to its heavy transport case. It walked through the airport, danced with passengers, but its battery exceeding FAA limits was removed.
虎嗅 · 135d ago
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Tokyo Haneda Airport to combat labor shortages in ground operations. Partnering with GMO AI & Robot, the pilot starts in May for baggage handling and cabin cleaning.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 141d ago
Unitree released its dual-arm humanoid robot. Pricing starts at 26,900 RMB, making advanced robotics more accessible.
36氪 · 142d ago
A video of a Chinese-made humanoid robot chasing three wild boars in Warsaw's residential area has gone viral globally. The robot's clumsy yet determined gait creates a mix of sci-fi and comedic appeal.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 159d ago
Unitree's R1 is one of the most affordable humanoid robots available. It demonstrates cartwheeling capabilities.
Digital Trends · 163d ago
GMO AI & Robotics Commerce has launched a project to develop humanoid robots that run like track athletes. They use motion capture data from GMO's track and field team.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 170d ago
Guangqi Parts Ltd published a patent on March 24 for a humanoid robot autonomous battery swap system. It uses a mobile swap cabinet with mechanical arm and robot's mobile chassis for unmanned swaps.
36氪 · 177d ago
AWE2026 debuts advanced humanoids like Unitree G1 boxing and Zhiyuan A2 calligraphy, plus quadrupeds with IP designs and flight vehicles. Robots diverge into motion-performance and interaction tracks for industry/service.
虎嗅 · 186d ago
At AWE2026, modular eVTOL flying vehicles from XPeng Huitian and Dreame outshone AI and robots, drawing massive crowds. Drone shipments are booming toward 10M+ units in 2025, signaling low-altitude economy surge.
虎嗅 · 188d ago
Miniso's YOYO IP is exploding with sold-out blind boxes, scalpers, and Tmall top rankings. The firm has invested millions, projecting 40M RMB sales in 2025 and billions in 2026, while developing a YOYO humanoid robot fusing AI and IP.
36氪 · 193d ago
Shenzhen dubbed movie-like 'A City' after film showcase; features everyday drones for delivery/policing (36万+ orders) and humanoid robots brewing coffee 8hrs/day zero-error. Huaqiangbei booms with AI glasses, robots as 'year goods' to global buyers.
虎嗅 · 206d ago
中坚科技旗下子公司桦之坚在 2026 世界机器人大会展示巨型概念人形机器人 ZERO。文章重点突出其概念设计与展会亮相，目前未披露量产计划、核心模型或详细性能指标。
量子位 · 29d ago
Xiaomi will publicly showcase its approximately 1.7-meter full-size humanoid robot for the first time at the 2026 World Robot Conference. The company plans to integrate the robot with its human-car-home ecosystem across smart factories, mobility, and household scenarios.
极客公园 · 31d ago
A $13,500 Unitree 130cm humanoid robot was 'ordained' as a monk at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul. Dressed in brown robes, it bowed and affirmed devotion to Buddha via a recorded voice.
The Next Web (TNW) · 131d ago
South Korea's Jogyesa Temple ordained the Unitree G1 humanoid robot from China in the world's first Buddhist ceremony for a robot. The 130 cm tall robot received the Dharma name Gabi and was dressed in traditional Buddhist robes.
TechNode · 134d ago
Sansei Technologies showcased the SR-01 rideable humanoid transforming robot at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026. It converts from car to humanoid form in 50 seconds.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 135d ago
Highlanders startup released a video of their domestic humanoid robot prototype walking, which unexpectedly drew massive attention. CEO Masaya Masuoka posted on X that the development team is perplexed by the reactions.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 186d ago
The robot's Spring Festival Gala performance was a major hit, advancing it toward market launch. It mastered twisting yangko and drunken fist dances in just one year.
钛媒体 · 214d ago