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South China Morning PostUnitree Robotics Releases GD01, a 500kg Transformable Bipedal/Four-Legged Manned Robot
Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics on Tuesday unveiled the GD01, a 500kg high-strength alloy machine capable of switching between bipedal and four-legged modes. The robot, priced from 3.9 million yuan, is described by the company as the world’s first mass-produced transformable mech…
livemint.comOrbbec CEO Howard Huang Targets 3D Vision Sensors for Humanoid Robots
Howard Huang, founder of Shenzhen-based Orbbec, aims to supply advanced 3D vision sensors to humanoid robot makers worldwide. The company, which reported its first profit in 2025, supplies sensors used in the World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing in August 2025. Orbbec has a…
medium.comFigure AI Robots Make Bed in Under Two Minutes
Figure AI released a video showing two of its humanoid robots autonomously cleaning a room and making a bed. The robots coordinated through visual cues such as head nods without any explicit messaging. The company is developing general-purpose humanoids and faces competition from…
New ScientistHonor Humanoid Robot Finishes 21.1 km Half-Marathon Course in Over 50 Minutes at Beijing Event
A robot developed by Chinese company Honor completed a half-marathon faster than the men's record time during the 2026 Beijing E-Town event. Another robot from Unitree approached the men's 100-meter sprint record this month. Advances in components and technology have driven rapid…
japantimes.co.jpJapan Airlines Launches Humanoid Robot Trial for Baggage Handling at Haneda Airport
Japan Airlines has started trialing Chinese-made humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to handle baggage and clean aircraft cabins. The initiative addresses Japan's labor shortages amid an aging population and rising tourism. The trial, which began at the start of May, is set…
ecns.cnFoundation Startup Deploys Humanoid Robots in Ukraine for Supply Transport Pilot
Foundation, a robotics startup, deployed two Phantom humanoid robots to Ukraine in February for a pilot demonstration of supply pickup in a warzone. CEO Sankaet Pathak highlighted potential military applications, including reconnaissance and logistics. The company also secured a…
technode.comXpeng Expects Large-Scale Production of Flying Cars in 2027 and Robots in 2026
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng anticipates beginning large-scale production of its flying cars next year, with full-scale deliveries planned for 2027. The company also expects to start production of humanoid robots in the fourth quarter of 2026. Additionally, Xpeng sees pot…
ecns.cnChinese Humanoid Robot Startups Outpace U.S. in Shipments Amid Valuation Gap
Chinese startups are producing and shipping more humanoid robots than U.S. counterparts, despite lower valuations. Investors view U.S. firms as AI platforms and Chinese ones as industrial hardware. Geopolitical tensions have reduced cross-border investments, creating opportunitie…
ecns.cnHonor-Developed Humanoid Robot Completes Beijing Half-Marathon in 50 Minutes, Surpassing Human World Record
A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by Chinese company Honor, completed the Beijing E-Town Robot Half Marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds on April 19, 2026, surpassing the human world record. The event featured over 100 robots racing on parallel tracks alongside 12,000…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewChina Reports Four Companies Producing Over 10,000 Humanoid Robots Annually
China currently has four domestic companies each producing more than 10,000 humanoid robots per year, according to a report. One of these companies assembles a new robot every 30 minutes. All four companies are based in China.
EuronewsChinese Companies Showcase Over 100 Humanoid Robots at Hong Kong Tech Fair
More than 100 humanoid robots are on display at the InnoEx technology fair in Hong Kong, demonstrating capabilities such as boxing, dancing, and visitor interaction. Exhibitors include four of the world's five best-selling humanoid robot manufacturers from 2025. The event runs un…
koreatimes.co.krHumanoid Robots Demonstrate Language and Physical Skills at Hong Kong Exhibitions
More than 100 humanoid robots were displayed at two exhibitions in Hong Kong starting on April 13, 2026. The robots showcased abilities including speaking in multiple languages, answering questions, and performing physical tasks such as boxing and flips. The events highlight adva…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewChinese Factory Begins Mass Production of Humanoid Robots at Rate of One Every 30 Minutes
A factory in China, operated through a partnership between Leju Robotics and Dongfang Precision Science & Technology, has started producing humanoid robots at a rate of one every 30 minutes, equating to approximately 10,000 units annually. The production process includes 24 assem…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKAIST Humanoid Robot Demonstrates Running, Moonwalking and Ball Kicking in Field Test
Engineers at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology developed a humanoid robot that sprints, moonwalks and kicks a soccer ball on a field, using custom motors and AI for controlled movements. The robot, standing five feet five inches tall and weighing 165 pounds, achi…