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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.
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.
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.
Figure Robotics Gains Strength After Parting Ways With OpenAI
Figure AI founder Brett Adcock discusses the company's split from OpenAI, the critical role of real-world data in Embodied AI, and why commercial deployment precedes home adoption.
Sunday Robotics CTO Details How $200 Gloves and Pragmatic Hardware Strategy Power Real-World Robot Deployment
Sunday Robotics' CTO Chi Cheng shares insights on data collection, supply chain management, and the company's pragmatic strategy for bringing embodied AI into homes.
What Figure’s System 0 Integration in Helix Means
Figure AI's introduction of System 0 in the Helix 02 model marks a pivotal shift toward embodied AI, enabling seamless loco-manipulation by replacing traditional control code with a learned physical prior.
Unitree's IPO Acceptance Reveals Galbot's RMB 20 Billion Valuation Logic
Unitree Technology's recent IPO acceptance has ignited the robotics industry. A detail in its prospectus reveals that Unitree sold over 15 million yuan worth of robots to Galbot between January and September 2025. This transaction highlights a clear industrial division of labor: while Unitree provides stable hardware platforms, Galbot focuses on advanced AI models and scenario-based applications, driving its valuation beyond 20 billion yuan.
Xiaomi Robots Begin Factory Internships; Magic Atom Founder Departs; PI Unveils Memory Model
Xiaomi robots begin factory internships with 90.2% success rates; Magic Atom founder Wu Changzheng resigns as the company restructures leadership; PI releases MEM to extend robot task duration; Galactic Robotics secures 2.5 billion RMB in new funding.
Figure CEO predicts robot industry consolidation into few giants, claims two-year lead
Figure CEO Brett Adcock discusses the necessity of closed-loop control, vertical integration, and mass production in his first comprehensive interview since releasing the Helix 2 model.
Tesla’s Third-Generation Humanoid Robot to Debut; Figure AI Uses Buttocks to Close Drawers; LimX Dynamics Closes USD 200 Million Series B
This week's highlights include Tesla's Optimus V3 debut, Figure AI's Helix 02 model enabling full-body autonomous tasks, Unitree's open-source UnifoLM-VLA-0, and LimX Dynamics' $200 million Series B financing.