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Unitree Open-Sources 'Trump Card' Technology, Sending Shockwaves Through the Robot Industry

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.

Aggregated Intelligence Industry Development Conference Arrives

The 1st Aggregated Intelligence Industry Development Conference (2025) will be held in Optics Valley on September 16-17, focusing on the synergistic development of intelligent robots, low-altitude flight, and smart vehicles.

Wang Xingxing regrets not doing AI earlier; Unitree launches 'Star Dog'; iPhone 17 sales hit record | E-wave Weekly Report

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 Legend unveiled the consumer-grade 'Star Dog,' and JD.com reported that iPhone 17 pre-orders surpassed last year's total in just one minute.

Unitree Teams Up with Jay Chou-Linked Company to Create a 'Superstar Dog'

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.

At the Bund Summit, Wang Xingxing Shares New Perspectives on Robots

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's Golden Optimus Debuts; Unitree Eyes Q4 IPO; UBTECH Secures 250M RMB Humanoid Robot Contract | Wave Weekly

Tesla reveals its golden Optimus robot; Unitree plans Q4 IPO after surpassing 1 billion RMB valuation; UBTECH wins major humanoid robot contract; ZhiPingFang completes A-round financing.

Will Consumer-Grade Embodied AI Explode on Quadruped Robots First?

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 'New Brain' for Robots with 750% AI Compute Surge; Boston Dynamics' Spot Performs Back-to-Back Backflips; UBTECH Releases Mid-Year Results | Wave Weekly Report

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.

Zhiyuan: No Revenue Can Still Support Three Years; Unitree's New Robot Exposed; Shouxing Technology Completes New Round of Financing | Electromagnetic Wave Weekly Report

This week's highlights include Zhiyuan Robotics' 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 Sports Games: Dancing, Modeling, and Speed Trials

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.