Tesla’s Optimus Robots Now Power the Majority of Factory Operations
Tesla has reached a new milestone in its journey toward full automation: Optimus humanoid robots are now performing the majority of physical work inside Tesla’s manufacturing facilities.
Westlake Robotics Unveils GAE: A Breakthrough “Shadow Function” AI That Lets Robots Mirror Human Movement in Real Time
Embodied AI startup Westlake Robotics, in collaboration with Westlake University, has announced a major innovation in human–robot interaction: GAE (General Action Expert) — an advanced “Shadow Function” AI model designed to generate robot actions that mimic a handler’s movements in real time.
Ant Group Backs AheadForm’s Vision to Give Robots Emotional Intelligence
In a major vote of confidence for emotion-aware AI, AheadForm has closed a new funding round exceeding 100 million RMB, led by Ant Group with Jinqiu Fund joining as co-investor. The capital injection will accelerate the development of AheadForm’s Emotional Foundation Model, a next-generation system designed to enable robots and digital entities to understand and express human emotion.
DexcelRobotics Unveils Apex Hand: A Leap Forward in Robotic Dexterity
A new player has entered the robotics arena with a breakthrough in dexterous manipulation. DexcelRobotics, a startup founded by a former core member of Tencent Robotics X, has launched its debut product, the Apex Hand. The company claims it is the first robotic hand in the industry capable of operating a smartphone single-handedly, a milestone that sets a new benchmark for robotic functionality.
XPENG’s Humanoid “Iron” Serves Up Coffee at IAA Munich
The future of robotics just brewed its cup. At this year’s IAA Mobility show in Munich, XPENG unveiled its humanoid robot, Iron, and gave attendees a taste, literally, of what’s coming. Instead of simply demonstrating balance or mechanical dexterity, Iron walked straight into everyday life by preparing and serving coffee.
UniXAI Humanoid Takes on Hotel Housekeeping
The UniXAI humanoid robot, fresh off its victory at the World Robot Games with two golds and one silver, has stepped into a new arena: real-world hotel operations. Known for its precision, adaptability, and award-winning design, UniXAI is now being put to the test in one of the most demanding service environments, hospitality.
Advancing Humanoid Balance Control with HuB
One of the greatest hurdles in humanoid robotics isn’t walking—it’s staying upright under pressure. While modern robots can run, climb, and even dance, true human-like balance remains elusive. Subtle shifts in weight, unexpected disturbances, or imperfect motion planning often send robots wobbling, forcing engineers to confront the limits of today’s control systems.
A recent breakthrough, called HuB (Humanoid Balance), is pushing the frontier of stability. Instead of relying on a single method, HuB takes a unified approach—blending optimization, machine learning, and robustness training into one framework designed to keep humanoids steady even in extreme conditions.
UBTECH Secures Huge Humanoid Robot Order with $35 Million Walker S2 Deal
In a landmark move for the global robotics industry, UBTECH Robotics has secured a $35 million order. The deal marks a new era in large-scale adoption of humanoids, pushing the sector beyond pilot programs and into true enterprise deployment.
Astribot and SEER Robotics Partner to Deploy Thousands of AI Robots in Manufacturing and Logistics
The humanoid robotics race just accelerated. Astribot and SEER Robotics have announced a landmark strategic partnership that will see thousands of AI-powered robots deployed across manufacturing plants and logistics hubs over the next two years.
This collaboration combines Astribot’s advanced humanoid platforms with SEER’s industry-leading robotics operating systems, designed to integrate seamlessly into complex industrial environments. The goal: to deliver automation at scale, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and reshaping how goods are made and moved.
Figure 02 Just Loaded the Dishwasher
Figure’s humanoid Figure 02 just completed a full, end-to-end dishwasher-loading task on its own—seeing messy dishes, planning grasps, opening racks, placing items, and closing up—another household milestone after recent laundry and washer-loading demos. It’s a small chore with big implications for general-purpose robotics in the home.
Phybot C1: A Small Humanoid Testing Big Ideas
When you think of humanoid robots, the spotlight usually falls on large, human-sized machines. But sometimes the most important innovations show up in smaller packages. Enter Phybot C1, a compact humanoid from Beijing measuring 1.28 meters tall, weighing 28 kilograms, and equipped with 25 degrees of freedom (DoF).
Meet Mornine: The HouseBot Ready to Co-Host Your Livestream
China’s automotive giant Chery is giving car sales a futuristic upgrade with its humanoid robot, Mornine, stepping into the spotlight as a livestreaming assistant.
Rather than replacing human hosts, Mornine is designed to work side-by-side with people, enhancing livestreams with smooth interactions, real-time product support, and a touch of novelty that captivates viewers. By blending human charisma with robotic precision, Chery is setting a new standard for how technology can transform retail experiences.
China’s Humanoid Robot Sales to Surpass 10,000 Units in 2025: The Dawn of Mass Commercialization
According to a new report from CCTV Finance, humanoid robot sales in China are expected to exceed 10,000 units in 2025, representing a 125% year-on-year increase. This milestone marks the industry’s first year of large-scale commercial adoption, a turning point that signals humanoids are transitioning from futuristic prototypes into everyday tools of productivity.
House Robots Mark 45 Years of Shenzhen’s Economic Miracle
This week, humanoid robots from UBTECH, Leju, Astribot, EngineAI, DaimonRobotics, Paxini, and other innovators came together to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, a milestone that represents not just China’s reform and opening up, but also the birth of countless technological miracles.
OMNIHEAD: The Modular Future of Humanoid Robotics
Imagine upgrading your humanoid robot the same way you upgrade your computer. Need more vision? Snap in a new module. Want stronger processing power? Slot in the next chip. That’s the disruptive promise behind OMNIHEAD from LANXIN Robotics, the world’s first truly modular head for humanoid robots.
From Folding Laundry to Redefining Home Life: The First Real Use Cases for a HouseBot
When most people imagine humanoid robots, the vision tends to swing between science fiction fantasy and industrial utility. But the first frontier where humanoids will quietly, and profoundly, enter our lives is far closer to home: folding laundry, loading the dishwasher, vacuuming floors, and tidying spaces.
These are not trivial tasks. They are repetitive, time-consuming, and yet essential to daily life. And they represent exactly the type of “structured chaos” humanoids are uniquely suited to handle, environments where objects vary slightly, but the end goals remain consistent.
AgiBot Lingxi X2 Returns With Next-Level Intelligence and Performance
AgiBot has officially unveiled the upgraded Lingxi X2, and this next-generation HouseBot is more than just a crowd-pleaser, it’s a showcase of how advanced AI and robotics are reshaping interactive performance.
WIRobotics Unveils ALLEX: A Versatile New General-Purpose HouseBot
WIRobotics Inc. has introduced ALLEX, its latest humanoid robot designed to push the boundaries of human–machine interaction and general-purpose robotics. With a focus on versatility, strength, and control, ALLEX showcases a suite of innovations that place it among the most capable humanoids entering the market today.
UBTECH Unveils Five Humanoid Robots and Breakthrough Swarm Intelligence at World Robot Conference 2025
UBTECH wowed audiences at the World Robot Conference 2025 with the debut of five cutting-edge humanoid robots:
Walker S2 – the world’s first humanoid capable of fully autonomous battery swapping.
Cruzr S2 – a full-sized wheeled humanoid designed for versatile service applications.
Walker S1 – the most widely deployed industrial humanoid robot in factories worldwide.
Walker C – the first embodied AI “Tour Guide,” set to represent the China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
Walker Tienkung – a full-sized humanoid built for educational research and custom development.
X Square Robot Unveils Quanta 2: A Versatile New Wheeled HouseBot
Shenzhen-based X Square Robot (自变量机器人) has officially launched the Quanta 2, a next-generation wheeled humanoid robot designed to bridge the gap between industrial utility and customer-facing service. With its compact, foldable design and advanced articulation, Quanta 2 is engineered for real-world deployment across diverse environments including warehouses, hotels, and retail spaces.