China

As affordable Chinese hardware like the Unitree G1 floods American labs, security experts and domestic competitors warn of a "Trojan Horse" scenario regarding data privacy and remote hijacking.

Unitree Robotics has unveiled a new dual-arm humanoid series featuring fixed and wheeled bases, positioning the hardware as a low-cost entry point for complex task development.

MagicLab unveils the MagicBot X1 and a new foundational world model at its Silicon Valley summit, signaling a transition from cultural showcases to a global, developer-centric intelligence play.

State Grid Corp. of China has unveiled a landmark 6.8 billion yuan ($994.7 million) procurement plan for 8,500 embodied AI units, signaling the first 10-billion-yuan vertical market for humanoid and quadruped robotics.

After proving its mettle in automotive assembly, Xiaomi’s upgraded humanoid robot makes a public appearance, demonstrating smooth social interaction and refined motor control.