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With over 10 billion yuan poured into the sector in just two months, China’s humanoid industry is shifting from "showbiz" spectacles to a brutal race for industrial commercialization and survival.
Beyond the Bot: Agility Robotics Rebrands to "Agility" to Signal Broader Ambitions
Agility Robotics has officially dropped "Robotics" from its name, unveiling a new brand identity that emphasizes industrial durability and a long-term vision for redefining labor.
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Noble Machines Exits Stealth: The "Anti-Human" Approach to Industrial Humanoids
Formerly known as Under Control Robotics (UCR), Sunnyvale-based Noble Machines has officially launched with a focus on heavy-duty, general-purpose industrial robots that prioritize payload and durability over biomimicry.
Asimov Launches $15,000 "Here Be Dragons" DIY Humanoid Kit
Menlo Research’s open-source project, Asimov, moves from GitHub repository to physical hardware with a bipedal kit designed for rapid iteration and "Processor-in-the-Loop" development.
Xiaomi Reports 90.2% Success Rate in Humanoid "Internship" at Beijing EV Factory
New data from Xiaomi shows its humanoid robots hitting production-speed cycle times and high reliability in complex nut-installation tasks, signaling a shift from lab prototypes to factory-ready labor.
BMW Brings "Physical AI" to Germany with Hexagon’s AEON Humanoid
Following a successful pilot in the US, BMW is launching its first European humanoid robotics project at Plant Leipzig, featuring Hexagon’s multifunctional AEON robot.
Tracking the Rise of Humanoid Robotics
Humanoids Daily covers the fast-moving world of humanoid robots — from research labs to factory floors. We report on the companies, technologies, and breakthroughs shaping the next generation of intelligent machines.
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Industrial giant Schaeffler has signed its first Chinese humanoid partnership with Leju Robotics and opened a specialized innovation factory in Taicang, even as leadership prepares investors for a conservative 2026 fiscal year.
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Menlo Research’s open-source project, Asimov, moves from GitHub repository to physical hardware with a bipedal kit designed for rapid iteration and "Processor-in-the-Loop" development.
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New data from Xiaomi shows its humanoid robots hitting production-speed cycle times and high reliability in complex nut-installation tasks, signaling a shift from lab prototypes to factory-ready labor.
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With the launch of a new Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform and a global online store, AgiBot is attempting to bridge the "utility gap" by turning high-end humanoids into accessible, short-term rentals.
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A new technical critique from Origami Robotics argues that high-ratio gearboxes are the "foundational" bottleneck for robotic dexterity, prompting a rare hardware reveal from 1X CEO Bernt Børnich.