Editor-Curated Robotics Industry Briefing - RobotToday

Xingdong Era Reports 50% International Business, Serving Nine of Top Ten Tech Firms

At CES 2026, Xingdong Era showcased four products: Xingdong L7, Xingdong Q5, Xingdong XHAND 1, and Xingdong XHAND 1 Lite. The company revealed that its international business accounts for 50%, covering key markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Japan and South Korea. Notably, nine of the top ten global tech companies are clients, alongside firms like Skild AI and Humanoid AI, and research institutions such as MIT and Stanford have adopted its products. The Xingdong L7, a full-sized bipedal robot, stands 171 cm tall and weighs 65 kg. It features high degrees of freedom for remote operation, demonstrated at CES through various tasks such as handing out water and picking up objects. The L7 has previously set a world record for vertical jumping at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Conference. Its design allows for multiple configurations, enabling businesses to select between full-sized and half-body forms based on specific needs. The Xingdong XHAND 1, equipped with a pioneering all-direct-drive joint system, is designed for AI applications and mimics human hand functionality. It boasts 12 active degrees of freedom and can perform intricate tasks, achieving a maximum grip strength of 80N. The company’s self-developed end-to-end VLA embodied model, ERA-42, supports various logistics and manufacturing tasks, with a significant order nearing 50 million yuan in the logistics sector. Future developments to watch include the potential for repeat orders and improvements in task completion efficiency in manufacturing scenarios.

leaderobot.com By Leaderobot 12 hours ago Humanoid Robots AI Logistics Automation Robotic Hands

Yushu Robotics Expands International Rental Business with G1 Robots for Events

At a lively private birthday party in the United States, two silver Yushu G1 robots danced on stage, delighting guests. This scene exemplifies Yushu Robotics' overseas rental business, with daily rental fees reaching $3,000, excluding shipping and operator costs. Robonow Global has assembled a fleet of over 50 G1 robots, covering the entire U.S. market. The significance of this rental model lies in its ability to lower ownership costs for businesses and assist in calculating return on investment, as noted by Ethan Qi, Deputy Director at Counterpoint Research. However, the actual tasks performed by these rented robots often focus on entertainment and educational demonstrations rather than industrial applications, indicating a gap in their deployment in manufacturing. Looking ahead, Yushu Robotics' founder Wang Xingxing highlighted the industry's challenge of insufficient embodiment intelligence. He predicts that humanoid robots may achieve capabilities similar to ChatGPT within 2 to 10 years. As of August 25, Yushu's stock price has seen a decline, reflecting market skepticism about the robots' practical applications in production lines, suggesting that significant advancements are still needed before widespread industrial adoption occurs.

leaderobot.com By Leaderobot Aug 26, 2026 Service Robots Entertainment Robotics Robot Rental Research and Development Industrial Automation

Business Breakfast With International Flavour To Open Subsea Expo

As the Subsea Expo exhibition and conference nears, organizers have announced that a few spots are still open for the event's inaugural International Welcome Breakfast. Scheduled to take place this month, the breakfast serves as a networking opportunity for attendees to connect and engage with industry leaders and peers. The limited availability highlights the event's popularity and the growing interest in subsea technologies. Participants are encouraged to secure their places promptly to ensure they do not miss out on this unique opportunity to kick off the conference with valuable interactions.

ROVplanet.com By ROV Planet Feb 10, 2025 subsea expo event business breakfast