MWC 2026 Marks Shift From AI Apps to AI Native Hardware
Mobile World Congress 2026 highlighted a decisive shift as AI moved beyond apps and into physical devices, from humanoid robots and AI glasses to smartphones with...
TCL Unveils Tbot Concept to Turn Kids’ Smartwatch Into a Home AI Robot
At MWC 2026, TCL introduced Tbot, a concept desktop robot designed to pair with children’s smartwatches, extending AI support from outdoor tracking to home routines.
Noetix Robotics Raises $140 Million to Expand Consumer Humanoid Robots
Beijing-based Noetix Robotics has raised nearly $140 million in a Series B round led by a CATL-backed investment fund as it develops humanoid and biomimetic consumer...
Xiaomi Deploys Humanoid Robot on EV Assembly Line
Xiaomi has deployed a humanoid robot on its EV assembly line, marking a step toward large-scale industrial use of embodied AI in automotive manufacturing.
Hefei Metro Deploys Robot Dogs and Drones to Automate Rail Operations
Hefei’s metro system has deployed robot dogs, drones, and humanoid robots to automate inspections, improve safety, and modernize urban rail operations.
German Chancellor Merz Visits Unitree Robotics as Berlin Eyes Deeper Tech Ties with China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz toured Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou, signaling Berlin’s interest in expanding cooperation with China’s fast-growing robotics and AI sector.
Tepco Unveils 22 Meter Robot Arm for Fukushima Nuclear Debris Removal
Tokyo Electric Power Company has introduced a 22 meter robotic arm designed to remove radioactive debris from the Fukushima nuclear plant, marking a key step in...
Google Brings Intrinsic In House to Accelerate Physical AI Development
Google has brought robotics software company Intrinsic fully in house, signaling a major push to integrate its AI models and cloud infrastructure into industrial robotics.
Germany’s Robotics Industry Faces Decline as Global Competition Intensifies
Germany’s robotics industry is projected to shrink again in 2026, raising concerns that Europe’s largest automation hub is losing ground to faster-growing competitors in Asia and...
Wayve Raises Up to $1.5 Billion to Scale Plug and Play Robotaxi Software
U.K.-based Wayve has secured up to $1.5 billion in new funding to expand its AI-driven autonomous driving software, with robotaxi deployments planned in London and integration...
Hyundai Deploys Firefighting Robots as Robotics Expands into Public Safety
Hyundai Motor Group has deployed unmanned firefighting robots with South Korea’s National Fire Agency, signaling robotics’ growing role in safety-critical infrastructure.
China’s Leading Humanoid Robot Firms Gather at AW 2026
China’s top humanoid robot companies will showcase their latest technologies and global expansion plans at AW 2026 in Seoul, highlighting intensifying competition in physical AI.