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Unitree G1 Demonstrates Rapid Recovery from Violent Tests with New 'Anti-Gravity' Stability Mode
Unitree recently shared a video of its G1 humanoid robot undergoing violent physical tests, including kicks and surprise attacks. Despite being knocked down repeatedly, the robot demonstrated incredible stability by recovering in under a second using its new 'anti-gravity' mode. This feat has sparked online discussions about AI consciousness and future robotics capabilities.
Tesla Unveils Golden Optimus; Unitree Eyes Q4 IPO; UBTECH Lands RMB 250 Million Contract
Tesla reveals its golden Optimus robot; Unitree plans Q4 IPO after surpassing an RMB 10 billion valuation; UBTECH wins major humanoid robot contract; ZhiPingFang completes A-round financing.
NVIDIA Unveils Jetson Thor With 750% AI Compute Boost; Boston Dynamics Spot Performs Backflips
This week: NVIDIA launches Jetson AGX Thor, boosting AI compute by 7.5x for embodied AI. Boston Dynamics' Spot masters consecutive backflips via reinforcement learning. UBTECH reports H1 2025 revenue growth of 27.5% and secures a $1 billion strategic credit line from Infini Capital.
AgiBot Says Cash Reserves Cover Three Years Without Revenue; Unitree Teases New Humanoid
This week's highlights include AgiBot's CEO stating that cash flow can sustain the company for three years without revenue, Unitree teasing its fourth humanoid robot with high agility and elegance, and Shouxing Technology securing a new funding round led by Shunwei Capital.
500 Humanoid Robots Compete in Games Showcasing Dance, Runway Walks and Speed
The 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games opened on August 14, featuring 500 robots from 280 teams across 16 countries. The event showcases Embodied AI advancements through athletic competitions, cultural performances, and scenario-based challenges.
Lingbao CASBOT Unveils Three Products at WRC, Building a Matrix for Long-Term Deployment
At WRC 2025, Lingbao CASBOT unveiled three core products—CASBOT 02, CASBOT W1, and Handle-L1—emphasizing systematic collaboration and reliability for long-term deployment over short-term novelty.
Skild AI’s Vision-Based End-to-End Model Enables Human-Like Stair Climbing
Skild AI introduces Skild Brain, an end-to-end vision-based motion model that enables humanoid robots to navigate complex terrains like stairs with human-like adaptability, overcoming the Moravec Paradox through real-time visual feedback and proprioception.
PEEK Materials Gain Traction as Humanoid Robots Prioritize Lightweighting for Mass Production
As humanoid robots approach mass production, lightweighting has become a critical challenge. PEEK materials offer significant advantages in weight reduction and performance, making them the preferred choice for next-generation designs like Tesla's Optimus.
Songyan Dynamics Closes Hundreds of Millions in RMB Funding, Delivers 105 Robots in July
Songyan Dynamics has completed a hundreds of millions RMB A++ round of financing led by Jinpu Investment. In July, the company delivered 105 humanoid robots, including 92 N2 and 13 E1 models, marking its highest production and delivery record since inception.
AgiBot Secures Strategic Investment; LimX Dynamics Launches LimX Oli; Zero-Step Completes Hundred-Million-Level Financing
This week's tech roundup covers AgiBot's strategic investment from LG Electronics and Mirae Asset, LimX Dynamics' release of the full-size humanoid robot LimX Oli priced from 158,000 RMB, and Zero-Step's completion of a hundred-million-level angel round. Additionally, Chuan Robot prepares for A-share IPO, and RoboScience raises nearly 200 million RMB.
Tsinghua 00s Team's Zeroth Robotics Closes Yuan-Valued Funding, Targets 500 Robot Deliveries by Year-End
Hefei Lingcifang Robotics completed a combined angel+ and angel++ funding round totaling over 100 million yuan. The team, composed of post-00s from Tsinghua University, plans to mass-produce 500 robots by year-end.
Unitree Unveils R1 Humanoid Robot Starting at RMB 39,900; JD Leads Investments in Three Embodied AI Firms
Unitree launches the Unitree R1 humanoid robot starting at 39,900 RMB. Over 150 domestic humanoid robots debut at WAIC. JD.com leads funding rounds for ENGINEAI, Qianxun Intelligence, and LimX Dynamics.