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Beyond Mechanical Chatbots: Galbot Unveils RoboGesture to Tackle Real-Time Nonverbal Communication
September 6, 2026
Galbot and researchers from Tsinghua University introduce RoboGesture, a streaming diffusion-based system that aligns speech with expressive, collision-free humanoid gestures.
Galbot Opens Pre-Orders for ET1 Bipedal Humanoid Aimed at Entertainment and Performance
September 5, 2026
Galbot has opened pre-orders for the ET1, a compact 1.25-meter bipedal robot designed for dynamic stage performance and interactive commercial venues, stepping directly into competition with Unitree and AGIBOT.
From AlphaGo to AstraTennis: Galbot Humanoids Complete 100+ Consecutive Rallies in Live Tennis Match
August 30, 2026
During the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games, Galbot showcased autonomous humanoids completing over 100 consecutive tennis rallies against and alongside human athletes.
Global Humanoid Shipments Surpass 22,000 in H1 2026 as AGIBOT Leads and Form-Factor Debates Intensify
August 20, 2026
A new report from Counterpoint Research reveals global humanoid shipments surged nearly 300% in the first half of 2026, with AGIBOT capturing top market share while the industry grapples with how to define humanoid form factors.
Galbot Teases ET1 Bipedal Humanoid Ahead of WRC 2026 Debut
August 18, 2026
Beijing-based Galbot has released a cinematic teaser of its first bipedal humanoid, the ET1, showcasing athletic tennis capabilities ahead of its official unveiling at the World Robot Conference.
The $1.4 Billion Sprint: Inside China’s Post-Gala Humanoid Funding Frenzy
March 3, 2026
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.
The Spring Festival Gala Effect: Humanoid Orders Surge as Unitree Eyes 20,000-Unit Year
February 21, 2026
Following a high-profile demonstration at China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala, consumer interest in humanoid robotics has hit a fever pitch, with Unitree Robotics setting ambitious shipment targets for the year ahead.
The "Robot Super Bowl": Humanoids Dominate China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala
February 16, 2026
From drunken boxing martial arts to family-oriented comedy skits, China’s leading robotics firms transformed the world’s most-watched television event into a massive public stress test for humanoid viability.
Galbot Reportedly Eyes $4 Billion Hong Kong IPO, Joining China’s Humanoid Rush
December 13, 2025
The Beijing-based startup, backed by battery giant CATL, is reportedly working with UBS and Citic Securities on a 2026 listing—though the company claims its current restructuring is merely for private financing.
Humanoid Robots Approaching Cost Parity, Poised for Wider Adoption Within 5 Years, Bain Suggests
April 15, 2025
A Bain & Company analysis suggests humanoid robots are rapidly approaching cost parity with human labor, driven by advances in AI, dexterity, and easier training. Combined with labor shortages and reshoring trends, these factors could lead to significant adoption across industries within five years.
