Unitree Unveils AS2 Robot Dog with 143 Pound Payload and 11 mph Speed
Unitree Robotics has introduced the AS2 quadruped robot, combining high-speed mobility, heavy payload capacity, and LiDAR-enabled autonomy for industrial and field applications.
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China Closes Robotics Gap with U.S. as Data and Scale Accelerate Physical AI
China’s robotics technology has reached approximately 98% of U.S. capability, according to MIT Professor Sangbae Kim, highlighting the growing importance of data and industrial scale in physical AI.
Kyoto Researchers Unveil Buddharoid AI Robot Monk for Spiritual Guidance
Kyoto University researchers have introduced Buddharoid, a humanoid robot monk trained on Buddhist scriptures, as AI begins to expand into cultural and spiritual roles.
Xpeng Begins Construction of Humanoid Robot Factory Ahead of 2026 Mass Production
Xpeng has started building a dedicated humanoid robot manufacturing base in Guangzhou, aiming to achieve large-scale production by 2026 using vertically integrated AI and robotics technology.
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.
RLWRLD Raises $26 Million to Build Foundation Models for Industrial Robotics
RLWRLD has raised $26 million in new funding to develop robotics foundation models trained in real industrial environments, accelerating deployment across logistics and manufacturing.
AI2 Robotics Raises $145 Million to Scale AlphaBot and Embodied AI Models
China’s AI2 Robotics has raised $145 million in Series B funding to advance its embodied AI models and scale production of its AlphaBot robots for industrial and service applications.
Sitegeist Raises €4 Million to Scale Construction Robotics
Sitegeist has raised €4 million in pre-seed funding to scale its AI-powered construction robots, targeting infrastructure repair and labor shortages in renovation projects.
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.
AI Robots Could Outnumber Human Workers within Decades
AI robots could surpass the number of human workers within decades, driven by falling costs, rapid automation, and expanding adoption across industries.
Hyundai Plans $6.9 Billion AI and Robotics Hub in South Korea
Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest $6.9 billion in an AI, hydrogen, and robotics hub in South Korea, accelerating its transition into physical AI and advanced manufacturing.
Reception Robots Market to Reach $6.8 Billion by 2032
The global reception robots market is projected to grow from $1.2 billion in 2023 to $6.8 billion by 2032, driven by AI advances and rising demand for automated customer service.
HONOR Plans Humanoid Robot Debut at Mobile World Congress
HONOR will unveil its first humanoid robot at Mobile World Congress 2026, marking a strategic expansion from smartphones into embodied AI and robotics.
EngineAI Showcases PM01 Humanoid Robot with Rapid Recovery
EngineAI has demonstrated its PM01 humanoid robot performing rapid recovery maneuvers, highlighting advances in balance control, dynamic locomotion, and embodied AI resilience.
Unitree CEO Says Humanoid Robots Near 10-Year-Old Capability
Unitree’s CEO says humanoid robots have reached the capability of a 10-year-old child but large-scale deployment remains three to five years away due to technical and manufacturing challenges.