Robotics
Robotics, embodied intelligence and real-world applications.
The Dilemma of Dexterous Hands: Who Is Giving Up on Dexterous Hands?
As a core component of humanoid robots, dexterous hands face the 'impossible triangle' of cost, performance, and reliability. Despite their critical role in enabling fine manipulation, significant challenges in engineering, data scarcity, and durability hinder widespread adoption.
Tesla, Figure Showcase Humanoid Running; ENGINEAI Launches T800; Galbot Completes Corporate Restructuring
Tesla and Figure showcase humanoid robot running capabilities; ENGINEAI unveils the T800 humanoid robot starting at 180,000 RMB; Midea reveals 'MIRO U' six-arm humanoid robot; Galbot completes shareholding reform.
Disney’s Olaf Robot Set for Hong Kong Disneyland; Will Officer Judy Be Next?
Walt Disney Imagineering is bringing a Olaf robot based on the 'Frozen' character to Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland in early 2026, marking a new era of embodied AI for classic IPs.
π*0.6 Model Breaks Imitation Learning Bottleneck; EraStellar Raises Nearly RMB 1 Billion
RobotEra secures nearly 1 billion RMB in Series A+ funding for its VLA embodied AI model. Meanwhile, the Stanford-founded startup Sunday launches home robot Memo, and PI's π*0.6 model achieves a breakthrough in Visual-Language-Action (VLA) capabilities.
π*0.6 VLA Model May Enable Fully Autonomous Coffee Shops
Physical Intelligence (PI) released the π*0.6 model, using a novel 'Recap' training method to help Visual-Language-Action (VLA) models break through imitation learning bottlenecks.
Figure Founder Questions UBTECH, Highlighting the Unvarnished Reality of Robotics Competition
Figure AI founder Brett Adcock publicly questioned UBTECH's Walker S2 mass production video, sparking debate over authenticity and highlighting the urgent need for industry collaboration as robot manufacturers race toward commercialization.
Unitree Unveils First Wheeled Humanoid Robot
Unitree has launched the G1-D, its first wheeled humanoid robot, alongside a full-stack solution for data collection and model training. Designed for service, commercial, and industrial applications, the G1-D features enhanced stability, adjustable height, and up to 6 hours of battery life, marking Unitree's accelerated push into practical robotic tasks.
Tesla Optimus Latest Progress Emerges as Musk Celebrates
At the Tesla shareholder meeting, Musk danced with Optimus V2.5 after his compensation plan passed. The latest progress of Optimus has come to light, including details on its dexterous hand and production line.
Unitree Robots Begin Household Tasks After Learning to Move
Unitree has released a new teleoperation platform video showcasing its G1 humanoid robot performing household chores like cleaning and organizing. While the demos highlight improved dexterity and motion control, all tasks are currently conducted via teleoperation rather than autonomous decision-making.
XPeng Unveils Gendered IRON Humanoid Robot, Targets Mass Production by 2026
XPeng unveiled the new generation IRON robot at its 2025 Technology Day, introducing gender options and a more human-like design. Equipped with all-solid-state batteries and advanced AI, XPeng aims to mass-produce high-end humanoid robots by late 2026.
Unitree to Launch New Quadruped; 1X Robot Home Price at RMB 140,000; Leju Eyes A-Share IPO
This week in robotics: Unitree previews a high-performance new quadruped robot; 1X launches the NEO home humanoid robot starting at $20,000 (approx. 140,000 RMB); Leju Intelligent completes Pre-IPO financing and files for A-share listing; Dobot secures over 80 million RMB in embodied AI robot orders.
Unitree H2 priced at RMB 199,000; Tesla Optimus V3 expected in Q1; Songyan Dynamics Bumi robot launches at RMB 9,998
This week's highlights include Unitree's release of the humanoid robot H2, Tesla's plan to launch Optimus V3 next quarter, and Songyan Dynamics launching a consumer-grade humanoid robot for under 10,000 RMB.