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Shanghai-based Kepler Robotics has begun mass production of its K2 "Bumblebee" humanoid robot, openly acknowledging its design is based on Tesla’s Optimus architecture. While the move signals rapid commercialization, some experts question the strategy of cloning a design that Tesla itself may be evolving beyond.

Two major robotics events, the Humanoids Summit in London and the Embodied Intelligence Developer Conference in Shanghai, are taking place simultaneously on May 29-30, 2025. London focuses on mass production and investment with key industry leaders, while Shanghai highlights strong policy support, talent development, and practical applications, underscoring a global acceleration in the humanoid robotics field.