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As humanoid robots move from research labs to the "robot gig economy" and specialized 7S retail stores, the industry is finding its first sustainable revenue streams through entertainment and rentals.
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Physical Intelligence (Pi) is positioning its foundation models as a universal 'intelligence layer' for the industry, releasing new data that shows significant reliability gains for laundry-folding and industrial-packaging robots.
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MSC Cruises announces a world-first at sea, integrating Unitree humanoid robots and robotic dogs into its 2026 entertainment lineup, reinforcing a global shift toward "dedicated purpose" robotics.
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Following its viral performance at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, Unitree’s G1 humanoid is now available for direct purchase on Amazon, albeit with a significant price markup and strict development limitations.
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada has signed a commercial agreement to deploy Digit humanoid robots across its production facilities following a successful pilot program.
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While pure-play humanoid stocks remain scarce, investors are flocking to component suppliers like Schaeffler, driving a 150% stock rally and highlighting a massive appetite for the "Physical AI" sector ahead of a wave of anticipated 2026 IPOs.
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The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center has completed a significant 700 million yuan financing round, signaling a strategic shift from research milestones to large-scale industrial deployment.
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Shenzhen-based LimX Dynamics has raised \$200 million in Series B funding to accelerate the development of its "Tri-Form" modular robots and the new COSA "Agentic OS," signaling a major push for real-world humanoid deployment.
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A new IDC report crowns AgiBot as the global shipment leader for 2025, but the title remains contested as rivals debate the definition of a "humanoid" robot.
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Following a series of conflicting industry reports and bold claims from rival AgiBot, Unitree Robotics has issued a rare official clarification of its 2025 sales data, asserting it shipped over 5,500 'pure' humanoid units.
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After four years of leading the AI strategy for the OpenAI-backed robotics firm, Eric Jang announces his departure from 1X Technologies, marking the end of an era that saw the company transition from a Norwegian startup to a Silicon Valley humanoid powerhouse.
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The battery giant has integrated Spirit AI''s "Moz" robots into live production lines, targeting a high-risk task that blends dangerous voltage with the robotic challenge of flexible cables.