Robotics
Robotics, embodied intelligence and real-world applications.
Experts Predict Robots Will Reach 'EV Moment' in Five Years at First Aggregated Intelligence Conference
At the 2025 Aggregated Intelligence Industry Development Conference in Wuhan, industry leaders discussed the convergence of robotics, autonomous driving, and eVTOLs. Experts predict robots will reach an 'EV moment' within five years, while electric aviation could utilize 80% of automotive supply chains.
Unitree Open-Sources UnifoLM-WMA World Model for General Robot Learning
On September 15, Unitree announced the open-source release of UnifoLM-WMA-0, a world model-action architecture designed for embodied AI. This move aims to advance global industry development by providing solutions for cross-robot general learning.
Unitree Unveils 'Superstar Dog' as Founder Wang Xingxing Reflects on AI Strategy
At the 2025 Bund Summit, Unitree's Wang Xingxing expressed regret over not entering AI sooner, citing current hardware sufficiency but model limitations. Meanwhile, Unitree and Star Plus Legend unveiled the consumer-grade 'Superstar Dog,' and JD.com reported that iPhone 17 pre-orders surpassed last year's total in just one minute.
Unitree and Star Plus Legend to Unveil 'Superstar Dog' Companion Robot at Shanghai Tourism Festival
Unitree and Super Star Legend launch the 'Superstar Dog' at the Shanghai Tourism Festival, combining embodied AI with IP-driven design for consumer-grade quadruped robots.
Unitree's Wang Xingxing: AI for Robotics Is in a 'Desert' Stage, Hardware Is Sufficient
At the 2025 Bund Summit, Unitree Robotics CEO Wang Xingxing discussed the current state of robot models, data, and hardware, describing the field as a desert with only a few small plants before explosive growth.
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.
Why Quadruped Robots Are Leading the Consumer Embodied AI Boom
Despite humanoid robots dominating online traffic, quadruped robots are outselling them significantly due to lower costs, standardized hardware, and clearer consumer applications. This article analyzes why quadrupeds are the optimal entry point for embodied AI in the consumer market.
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.