Robotics
Robotics, embodied intelligence and real-world applications.
Oakfruit Robotics Unveils 'Instinct-Driven' Bottom-Up Approach for Embodied AI
Oakfruit Robotics has released its 'instinct-driven' technical route for Embodied AI, adopting a bottom-up approach where robots acquire operational instincts at the foundational level and autonomously emerge with intelligent manipulation through interaction with the physical world.
X Square Robot’s WALL-OSS-0.5 Enables Zero-Shot VLA Deployment on Its Native Robot Embodiment
X Square Robot has open-sourced WALL-OSS-0.5, an Embodied AI foundation model that achieves strong zero-shot generalization on real robots directly after pre-training, challenging the industry norm that VLA models require post-training for deployment.
Early adopters bring Vbot's 'Big Head BoBo' robot dog home
As embodied AI products begin to enter households, early adopters share their experiences with 'Big Head BoBo', revealing that emotional value and continuous OTA updates are key drivers for consumer acceptance.
Vita Dynamics Raises Nearly RMB 500 Million in Pre-A Round to Fund Humanoid Robot Development
Vita Dynamics has completed a Pre-A round of financing totaling nearly 500 million RMB, marking the largest single investment in the consumer-grade Embodied AI sector to date. The funds will support mass production and the R&D of next-generation humanoid robots.
Figure Demonstrates Multi-Robot Collaboration in Bedroom Tasks with Helix 02
Figure AI demonstrates multi-robot collaboration with two Figure 03 units using the Helix 02 model to perform complex bedroom tasks, highlighting advancements in embodied AI and scalable deployment.
Genesis AI Unveils GENE-26.5, a Full-Stack Embodied AI System for Dexterous Manipulation
Genesis AI releases GENE-26.5, a full-stack Embodied AI system enabling robots to perform complex dexterous tasks like cooking and piano playing, proving that hardware and control systems are as critical as the model itself.
Figure delivers 350 robots, targets 100,000 in four years
Figure AI has delivered over 350 Figure 03 robots, boosting production capacity 24-fold to one unit per hour. While trailing competitors like Unitree and Agibot in volume, Figure leverages scale to enhance its Helix 02 model through real-world data, setting the stage for intense industry competition in 2026-2027.
Xiaomi Open-Sources Post-Training Pipeline for Xiaomi-Robotics Embodied AI Model
Xiaomi releases the full workflow for post-training its Xiaomi-Robotics-0 embodied model on real hardware, using only 20 hours of data to master fine-grained tasks. The open-source release addresses critical challenges in action continuity and perception robustness.
Tesla Delays Optimus V3 Reveal to Protect IP, Targets July-August Mass Production
Elon Musk reveals Optimus V3 is ready for movement but delayed to protect IP. Mass production targets July-August, with Fremont and Texas factories scaling up.
One Year After the Robot Half-Marathon: Where Are the Top Three Teams Now?
Last year's top three humanoid robots in the half-marathon have diverged into distinct paths: industrial applications, consumer-grade companionship, and bionic emotional support. As the 2026 race approaches with stricter autonomy rules, the competition intensifies.
AgiBot Coolta Unveils All-Terrain Quadruped Platform, Targets 300,000 Units by 2030
AgiBot Coolta unveiled its all-terrain intelligent mobile and operation platform strategy, aiming for 300,000 units shipped by 2030. The new quadruped robot series leverages full-stack AGI technology to enhance adaptability and autonomy in extreme environments.
AgiBot Unveils GO-2 Model to Bridge the Semantic-Motor Gap in Robotics
AgiBot released its next-generation VLA foundation model, Genie Operator-2 (GO-2), introducing 'Action Chain of Thought' and an 'Asynchronous Dual-System' architecture to address the long-standing gap between perception and execution in robotics.