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Chinese Robotics Firm Ships 5,500 Humanoid Robots in 2025
InnovationJan 19

Chinese Robotics Firm Ships 5,500 Humanoid Robots in 2025

Unitree Robotics delivered more than 5,500 walking humanoid robots in 2025, outpacing American competitors by over 35 times. The milestone signals rapid progress in making advanced robotics accessible and affordable worldwide.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Robot Company Bear Acquires Kinisi, Adds Humanoid to Fleet
VideosJun 23

Robot Company Bear Acquires Kinisi, Adds Humanoid to Fleet

Bear Robotics just bought Kinisi Robotics to add humanoid manipulation technology to its 16,000 deployed service robots. The move transforms Bear's delivery and cleaning robots into a complete automation platform that can now pick up and handle objects.

The Robot Report3 min read
Shanghai Opens China's First Humanoid Robot Training Center
InnovationJul 20

Shanghai Opens China's First Humanoid Robot Training Center

China launched its first training center for humanoid robots in Shanghai, backed by Huawei and designed to help intelligent robots learn from real-world scenarios. The facility can produce 2,000 robots annually and aims to solve major development challenges in the rapidly growing industry.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
China's Robot Boom: 97% of Global Humanoid Sales in 2026
Innovation3d ago

China's Robot Boom: 97% of Global Humanoid Sales in 2026

China is dominating the global robotics revolution, producing 97% of the world's humanoid robots in the first half of 2026. The bustling World Robot Conference in Beijing drew such massive crowds that organizers had to issue daily traffic advisories, signaling a technological shift happening right now.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
57 Countries Tour Shanghai's Humanoid Robot Innovation Hub
InnovationMay 1

57 Countries Tour Shanghai's Humanoid Robot Innovation Hub

Scholars from 57 nations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America got hands-on with China's cutting-edge humanoid robots, witnessing the future of AI-powered assistance. The tour at Shanghai's Humanoid Robot Innovation Incubator showed how technology can bring the world together.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Chinese EV Makers Race to Mass-Produce Humanoid Robots
InnovationJun 9

Chinese EV Makers Race to Mass-Produce Humanoid Robots

China's electric vehicle giants are accelerating plans to manufacture humanoid robots for homes and workplaces, opening an exciting new chapter in AI innovation. BYD, Xpeng, and others aim to make household robots affordable within years.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
China's Robot Festival Showcases Humanoid Innovation
InnovationFeb 17

China's Robot Festival Showcases Humanoid Innovation

Humanoid robots performed martial arts and comedy alongside humans at China's most-watched TV event, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. The technological showcase revealed how far robotics has advanced and where the industry is headed next.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
China Leads Global Shift in Humanoid Robot Innovation
InnovationJul 19

China Leads Global Shift in Humanoid Robot Innovation

China is becoming the world's go-to source for humanoid robots, flipping the script on tech innovation. Companies from Silicon Valley to Seoul are now buying Chinese robots for research and factory testing.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
China Preps First Humanoid Robot Astronaut for Space
VideosJan 28

China Preps First Humanoid Robot Astronaut for Space

Two Chinese companies are racing to send humanoid robots into orbit, marking a new chapter in space exploration where machines handle the harsh conditions humans struggle with. One robot just became the first to connect directly to a satellite while on Earth.

Electrek2 min read
China's Humanoid Robots Now Outrun Humans in 100m Sprint
Innovation10h ago

China's Humanoid Robots Now Outrun Humans in 100m Sprint

Humanoid robots just shattered human speed records at China's Robot Games, marking a dramatic leap from last year when they couldn't even finish races. The real breakthrough? These machines are now tackling everyday jobs from factory floors to home kitchens.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
German Factory to Deploy 1,000 Humanoid Robots by 2032
VideosApr 30

German Factory to Deploy 1,000 Humanoid Robots by 2032

A major European manufacturer just committed to adding 1,000 wheeled humanoid robots to its production lines, marking one of the largest industrial humanoid deployments ever announced. The move signals that practical, helpful robots are finally ready to work alongside humans in real factories.

The Robot Report2 min read
Humanoid Robot Breaks 100m Record at Beijing Games
Innovation3d ago

Humanoid Robot Breaks 100m Record at Beijing Games

A humanoid robot just ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, breaking Usain Bolt's world record at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Over 2,000 robots from 16 countries competed in 51 events, marking a major leap forward in robotics.

Google News - Business3 min read
Humanoid Robot Successfully Removes Pig's Gallbladder
InnovationJul 14

Humanoid Robot Successfully Removes Pig's Gallbladder

A surgeon-controlled humanoid robot named Surgie just completed its first live surgeries in a standard operating room, using ordinary surgical tools to remove gallbladders from pigs. This breakthrough could bring life-saving operations to remote communities that lack access to specialized surgical care.

Singularity Hub2 min read
Google's New AI Lets Humanoid Robots Walk, Tie Knots, Work Together
VideosAug 3

Google's New AI Lets Humanoid Robots Walk, Tie Knots, Work Together

Google DeepMind just unveiled robots that can control their entire bodies, master delicate finger movements, and collaborate as teams. This breakthrough brings us closer to helpful humanoid assistants in homes and workplaces.

The Robot Report2 min read
Beijing Robotics Hub Reaches 18,000 Global Robot Shipments
InnovationFeb 12

Beijing Robotics Hub Reaches 18,000 Global Robot Shipments

China's robotics industry exploded in 2025, shipping 18,000 humanoid robots worldwide—a 508% jump from the previous year. Inside a Beijing innovation park, robots are now threading needles, running marathons, and transforming how we think about AI's future.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Humanoid Robot Runs 400m in 38 Seconds at Tech Games
Innovation3d ago

Humanoid Robot Runs 400m in 38 Seconds at Tech Games

Engineers just demonstrated a humanoid robot that can run the 400 meters in 38.15 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in China. The breakthrough in bipedal robotics could transform search and rescue operations and advance prosthetic technology.

Google News - Sports2 min read
China's Humanoid Robots Heading to Singapore in 2026
InnovationMay 22

China's Humanoid Robots Heading to Singapore in 2026

Advanced AI-powered robots that can pour tea and perform health checks are coming to Singapore as Chinese robotics firms plan major expansion into the city-state. Eight companies will launch large-scale trials at Punggol Digital District later this year.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Robots Break Bolt's Record at World Humanoid Games
Innovation1d ago

Robots Break Bolt's Record at World Humanoid Games

Two humanoid robots just smashed Usain Bolt's 100-meter record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, with the fastest clocking 9.39 seconds. The five-day competition showcases how rapidly robot technology is advancing, even if these machines still crash into walls and sometimes catch fire.

Scientific American2 min read
China's Humanoid Robots Shine in Super Bowl-Style TV Gala
InnovationFeb 17

China's Humanoid Robots Shine in Super Bowl-Style TV Gala

Humanoid robots performed martial arts, comedy sketches, and synchronized dance routines on China's most-watched TV show, highlighting the country's rapid progress in robotics technology. The annual Spring Festival gala drew 79% of China's live TV viewers and showcased why the nation now leads the world in humanoid robot production.

Google News - Business3 min read
South Korea Launches Robot Challenge to Build Humanoids
Innovation1d ago

South Korea Launches Robot Challenge to Build Humanoids

South Korea is launching a national competition next year to build world-class humanoid robots within three years. The "Next-X Humanoid Challenge" aims to prepare the country for an aging population through advanced robotics and AI.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read

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