
Unitree’s $66 billion IPO frenzy masks three major hurdles ahead
Unitree’s spectacular debut has made its founder a centibillionaire, but a tiny free float means the…

Hesai bets on robotics as next growth engine
The LiDAR specialist is expanding beyond autonomous driving as its robotics products begin moving from development…

Chinese manufacturers dominate global humanoid robot shipments
China accounted for over 97% of global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026,…

Robot maker Unitree’s blockbuster IPO tests global AI hardware hype
The company’s roughly $9 billion IPO valuation puts the humanoid robot industry under pressure to prove…

China opens ‘robot kindergartens’ to prepare children and machines for a shared AI future
China is building the infrastructure for embodied AI to learn from real-world experience while preparing students…

Samsung sets up robotics division signalling new phase in humanoid race
New RX division signals strategic shift as tech giant joins global race, with plans to set…

From stunts to the reality of daily grind: China’s robotics industry embraces ‘physical AI’
As the industry moves beyond flashy stunts, more than 200 companies at WAIC 2026 showcased diverse…

China adds 67 unicorns in first half as artificial intelligence and robotics drive startup rebound
A surge in AI and robotics startups has lifted China’s unicorn creation to its strongest half-year…

Ant Group tackles robotic blind spots as the humanoid market faces a reality check
Fintech giant launches new AI vision models as industry abandons viral laboratory demonstrations to focus on…





