During a technical workshop in Beijing, XPENG's Mi Liangchuan revealed that while robotic AI is scaling rapidly, hardware reliability and a lack of clear data strategies remain significant hurdles for the 'Iron' humanoid.
The electronics giant plans to use humanoids running NVIDIAs GR00T foundation model on its production lines, marking a significant test for the "simulation-first" approach to robotics.
UK startup Humanoid and industrial giant Schaeffler have successfully completed a proof-of-concept for bin picking. The trial used a pre-alpha robot and will now move to a second phase with the new HMND 01 Alpha platform.
Following its Q3 2025 earnings, Tesla has detailed its ambitious manufacturing plan for Optimus, targeting a production line capable of 1 million units annually. CEO Elon Musk also confirmed a 'production-intent' V3 prototype for Q1 2026 and stressed that a non-existent supply chain requires deep vertical integration.
Tesla's Q3 2025 update confirms 'first generation production lines' for its humanoid robot are being installed, while CEO Elon Musk teased a 'quite remarkable' Optimus V3 unveiling for Q1 2026.