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AgiBot Unveils World Model Platform and Next-Gen Robot at WAIC
At the 2025 WAIC, AgiBot unveiled 'Genie Envisioner,' an open-source world model platform for dual-arm robots. Partner Yao Maoqing discussed the company's embodied AI flywheel, the upcoming Genie G2 robot with hot-swappable battery capabilities, and commercialization progress in industrial and service sectors.
Unitree Unveils New Humanoid Robot Priced at RMB 39,900
Unitree has released its third humanoid robot, the R1, priced from 39,900 yuan. Weighing only 25 kg with 26 joints and integrated multimodal AI, it demonstrates advanced mobility including flips, running, and boxing.
Tsinghua-Linked Robot Startup Accelerating Evolution Closes Over RMB 100 Million in New Funding
Beijing-based Embodied AI startup Accelerated Evolution completes over 100 million yuan A+ round, backing its Booster T1 humanoid robot that helped a Tsinghua team win the RoboCup adult size category championship.
Tsinghua Embodied AI Team Unveils 55-DOF Humanoid Robot Following RMB 500 Million Funding
L7, a full-size humanoid robot with 55 degrees of freedom driven by the VLA model ERA-42, has been released by RobotEra. The team recently completed an A-round financing of nearly 500 million RMB.
Unitree Files for IPO; UBTECH Wins Nearly RMB 100 Million Order
Unitree files for IPO after breaking 1 billion RMB in annual revenue; UBTECH secures major procurement contract and unveils Walker S2 with autonomous battery swapping; Langyi Robotics raises angel funding for embodied AI navigation.
JD.com Leads Investments in Three Embodied AI Firms in Single Day
On July 21, three embodied AI companies—ZQRobotics, Qianxun Intelligence, and LimX Dynamics—announced financing rounds led by JD.com, highlighting the tech giant's aggressive expansion into the robotics sector.
AgiBot to Take Control of Shangwei New Materials; Magic Atom Unveils Z1 Humanoid; xAI Launches Grok 4
AgiBot aims to acquire control of Shangwei New Materials, while Magic Atom releases the new bipedal robot MagicBot Z1. xAI officially launches Grok 4, and Meituan invests in Galaxea.
AgiBot's RMB 2.1 Billion Takeover Bid Sends Target Shares Up 107% in Four Days
AgiBot plans to acquire control of Shangwei New Materials for up to 2.1 billion RMB, causing its stock to surge 107% in four days. This move reflects the booming investment in Embodied AI and marks a significant milestone for humanoid robot manufacturing.
1X AI VP: Dancing Robots Are Cool, But Useless in the Home
In an interview with The Humanoid Hub, 1X AI Vice President Eric Jang discusses why dancing robots lack utility in home environments, highlights 1X's hardware-first strategy, and emphasizes the critical role of world models in embodied AI.
AgiBot Unveils Lingxi X2-N Hybrid Robot; Tesla Pauses Optimus Production; Hong Kong Robotics Secures RMB 300 Million Order
This week's tech roundup covers AgiBot's new switchable wheel-leg robot, Tesla pausing Optimus production for design adjustments, Genesis AI raising $105M in seed funding, and Hubei launching a 10 billion RMB humanoid robot investment fund.
RobotEra Raises Nearly RMB 500 Million in Series A, Has Delivered Over 200 Robots
RobotEra announces completion of nearly RMB 500 million Series A funding led by CDH VGC and Haier Capital. The company has already delivered over 200 humanoid robot units this year and is expanding its global commercial footprint.
Tesla Halts Optimus Production, Casting Doubt on This Year's Mass Manufacturing Plans
Tesla halts procurement of Optimus parts to refine hardware and software, casting doubt on Musk's goal of 5,000 units this year.