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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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Taiwan Invests $3.16M in Humanoid Robot Technology
InnovationMay 20

Taiwan Invests $3.16M in Humanoid Robot Technology

Taiwan's government is backing the future of robotics with a major grant for humanoid robot development. The funding aims to boost the country's position in the global AI and robotics race.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
NVIDIA Opens Humanoid Robot Platform to Researchers
VideosJun 1

NVIDIA Opens Humanoid Robot Platform to Researchers

NVIDIA just gave robotics researchers access to advanced humanoid robot technology that once belonged only to big tech labs. Four major universities are already using the platform to accelerate breakthroughs in AI-powered robotics.

Engadget2 min read
LimX Robotics Lands $200M to Build Helper Humanoid Bots
VideosFeb 5

LimX Robotics Lands $200M to Build Helper Humanoid Bots

A Chinese robotics company just raised $200 million to bring humanoid robots from the lab into everyday life. Their adaptable machines can switch from walking to manipulating objects, bringing us closer to helpful robots that work alongside humans.

The Robot Report3 min read
Shanghai Startup Ships 10,000 Humanoid Robots Worldwide
VideosMar 31

Shanghai Startup Ships 10,000 Humanoid Robots Worldwide

A Chinese robotics company reached a major milestone by deploying 10,000 humanoid robots in just over three years, with half shipped in the last three months alone. The robots are already working in real jobs across logistics, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing around the world.

The Robot Report3 min read
Humanoid Robots Beat World Record in Beijing Half Marathon
InnovationApr 19

Humanoid Robots Beat World Record in Beijing Half Marathon

Chinese humanoid robots just shattered the half marathon world record, with the winning robot finishing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. Just one year after most couldn't even finish the race, over 100 robots are now outpacing professional human athletes.

Google: marathon world record2 min read
Robot Maker Ships 10,000 Humanoid Units in Major Milestone
InnovationApr 1

Robot Maker Ships 10,000 Humanoid Units in Major Milestone

AGIBOT just rolled out its 10,000th humanoid robot, marking one of the first times a company has scaled production this dramatically. The Shanghai-based robotics company is now deploying intelligent robots across hospitals, factories, and stores on four continents.

The Hindu2 min read
China's Robot Trainers Teach Humanoids Real-World Jobs
InnovationMar 25

China's Robot Trainers Teach Humanoids Real-World Jobs

A new profession is emerging in China where young trainers teach humanoid robots everyday tasks like making coffee and household chores through motion capture technology. The country now leads the world with 90% of humanoid robot shipments, creating thousands of new jobs in this rapidly growing field.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Smarter Warehouse Robots Win Over Humanoid Hype
Daily MixJan 29

Smarter Warehouse Robots Win Over Humanoid Hype

While humanoid robots grab headlines, practical wheeled robots are quietly revolutionizing warehouses with better performance and lower costs. Experts say businesses should focus on results, not science fiction dreams.

The Robot Report2 min read
Humanoid Robots Assist in Live Surgery for First Time
Health & Wellness2d ago

Humanoid Robots Assist in Live Surgery for First Time

Two humanoid robots successfully participated in gallbladder removal surgeries at UC San Diego, marking a groundbreaking moment that could help solve America's growing surgeon shortage. This historic achievement brings us closer to expanding access to critical medical care in underserved areas.

Google News - Health Breakthrough3 min read
Bosnia Debuts Roby, First Humanoid Robot in Sarajevo
InnovationFeb 12

Bosnia Debuts Roby, First Humanoid Robot in Sarajevo

A humanoid robot named Roby strolled through Sarajevo's historic Old Town this week, marking Bosnia's first public robotics demonstration. The friendly machine is designed to assist tourists and help with public services, not replace people.

Euronews2 min read

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