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Aishida showcased its advancements in embodied intelligence at the 26th China International Industry Fair from October 12 to 15. The booth featured a wheeled dual-arm robot displaying products, alongside a flexible machining intelligent production line and cantilever robotic arms for welding tasks....
On October 13, Lens Technology announced its investment in the Xiamen Times Shenyuan Venture Investment Fund, which has completed its private fund filing and is now operational. This venture fund, totaling approximately 4.9 billion yuan, includes major industrial players such as CATL, Runze Technolo...
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) has inaugurated the city's first experimental hub dedicated to embodied artificial intelligence. This initiative, launched with the involvement of seven companies from mainland China and Hong Kong, including prominent players like Unitree Robotics and Galbot...
In recent years, numerous new models such as π0, GR00T, and SmolVLA have emerged, frequently changing the state-of-the-art in simulation benchmarks. However, deploying these models onto real robots presents significant challenges, including data format conversions and the need to rewrite engineering...
The QCon Global Software Development Conference, scheduled for October 22 to 24 in Shanghai, will feature a special track titled 'Data-Driven Embodied Intelligence: The Road to Scale.' Dr. Huang Yongtao, Chief Data Scientist at Ant Lingbo Technology, will lead discussions on how to transition embodi...
Dobot has launched the VEGA 7, a seven-axis robotic arm designed for embodied AI applications. This arm features torque sensors and brakes in each joint, ensuring precise control with a force accuracy of 0.15N. It supports a payload capacity of 7kg and offers a reach of 725mm, making it suitable for...
The 2026 International Embodied Intelligence Skills Competition will take place in Shanghai from October 23 to 25, 2026. This event aims to promote innovation and large-scale implementation of robotics and embodied intelligence technologies in China, following directives from the Ministry of Industr...
Two months ago, DeepSeek participated in the IPO strategic placement of Yushu Technology with an investment of approximately 141 million yuan. This investment is seen as a financial strategy, as Yushu's stock closed at 845 yuan on its first trading day, yielding a paper profit of about 648 million y...
Wang Xingxing, founder of Unitree, expressed increased confidence in the potential of embodied AI during a recent roundtable at the China International Industry Fair. He stated that testing GPT-6 on various robots has yielded promising results, suggesting that the technology could reach a tipping po...
Zhejiang-based manufacturer Transfar is initiating over 300 real industrial scenarios, including chemical plants, logistics parks, and farms, to serve as testing grounds for robots. This initiative aims to enhance the training and deployment of embodied AI technologies in various sectors. The signi...
Agibot and Chimelong Group have initiated the first phase of a significant embodied AI deployment at Chimelong Spaceship Park, incorporating over 300 robots into various sectors such as entertainment, education, visitor services, and hotel operations. This deployment represents a shift from standalo...
At the Humanoid Robots Summit 2026 in Stuttgart, FMC³ Robotics, Vector Informatik, and PEM Motion signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a standardized data infrastructure for industrial embodied AI. This collaboration aims to enhance the collection, processing, training, validation, deploy...
AGIBOT has formed a partnership with the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC) to promote the embodied AI industry and talent ecosystem in Vietnam. This collaboration was showcased at the inaugural Vietnam Embodied AI Conference, emphasizing the importance of advancing this technology in the regi...
On September 23, SenseTime introduced SenseMart OS at its Shanghai headquarters, designed as a physical operating system for the retail sector. This innovative system integrates various robots, retail equipment, and commercial operations, providing a deployable and replicable solution for operators,...
AGIBOT and Chimelong Group have launched the first phase of a large-scale embodied AI deployment at Chimelong Spaceship Park, featuring over 300 robots. This initiative marks the delivery of AGIBOT's 20,000th humanoid robot, showcasing advancements in robotics across various sectors including entert...
On September 22, CRRC unveiled the world's first subway train equipped with embodied intelligence technology at the 15th Berlin International Rail Transport Technology Expo. This train, developed on the VELLINK urban rail vehicle platform, incorporates multiple sensors to create an autonomous percep...
SAP recently hosted its inaugural Embodied AI Jam at the Swiss Smart Factory in Biel, where clients experienced firsthand the collaboration between robots and SAP software to tackle real business challenges. Embodied AI refers to AI agents that interact with the world through a physical body, enabli...
Embodied AI, a start-up based in Lausanne, has launched to tackle the pressing automation challenges facing European manufacturing. As high-volume production shifts to Asia, Europe risks losing its competitive edge in manufacturing, leading to a decline in industrial capacity. Embodied AI aims to de...
The Huizhou Zhongkai District has approved the Embodied Intelligence Industrial Park project, which will feature a digital infrastructure platform. The project, with a total investment of 1.031 billion yuan, spans 135,600 square meters and is set to commence on December 1, 2026. It aims to deploy 80...
ZDTaichu 5.0-9B, a 9 billion parameter multimodal model, has achieved remarkable results in spatial embodied intelligence, securing first place in 8 out of 9 international benchmarks. It outperforms competitors like Qwen 3.5-9B and STEP 3-VL-10B in spatial perception and three-dimensional reasoning...
By 2026, the embodied intelligence sector is witnessing a significant shift in focus from 'body' to 'brain'. Data indicates that over half of the funding in the first half of this year has gone to companies emphasizing cognitive systems. Investors are prioritizing the ability of agents to perform in...
Wang Xingxing has advanced the timeline for the development of embodied AI, suggesting that the ChatGPT moment could arrive as early as next year. This marks a significant shift from his previous estimate of two to three years, indicating rapid progress in the field. The importance of this developm...
Following the release of GPT-6, videos showcasing its ability to control robotic arms and dexterous hands have emerged on social media. The technology can manipulate small objects like chopsticks, demonstrating advanced grasping and positioning capabilities. However, Xu Huazhe, founder of Breakthrou...
Xieyue Intelligence has announced the completion of a substantial angel round funding, amounting to hundreds of millions, with investments from Linear Capital, Junshan Capital, Hongyi Capital, and Yingshan Capital. This funding will be utilized to further advance the training of embodied foundationa...
Joyx and Hitch Interactive have established a strategic partnership aimed at developing and deploying embodied AI systems for commercial applications. Joyx will focus on capturing, reconstructing, and verifying human and robot demonstration data, while Hitch Interactive will provide its Hitch Open r...
PHYMI, an embodied AI startup established by Liu Nianqiu, has successfully raised nearly $100 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by IDG Capital, with contributions from several investors including Yunqi Capital, DiDi, Fosun RZ Capital, Glory Ventures, and Hesai Technology. This fund...
AGIBOT presented its newest embodied AI robotics innovations at IFA 2026, including the AGIBOT A3 humanoid and AGIBOT X2 Ultra. These robots are designed for various applications, such as retail, industrial operations, and commercial cleaning. The significance of this showcase lies in AGIBOT's comm...
Chinese startup Direct Drive claims that the primary challenge for embodied robots is not the intelligence of their systems but rather their ability to physically access various environments. By integrating direct-drive actuators with innovative wheel-legged designs, these robots are engineered to n...
TARS has successfully raised $455 million in a Pre-A funding round, marking a significant milestone as it sets a record for the largest single-round financing in China's embodied AI sector. This funding, which is approximately RMB 3.3 billion, highlights the growing interest and investment in advanc...
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have highlighted a critical issue known as the 'edge AI wall' in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This phenomenon arises from computational overload, where decision-making quality deteriorates due to an excessive number of alternatives that the planner...
The surge in embodied intelligence has led to a focus on large models, seen as the 'brain' of robots, expected to understand and plan tasks. However, many projects shortcut by combining purchased chassis with self-developed models, resulting in impressive demos that struggle in real-world scenarios....
By the end of June 2023, China had established more than 70 operational embodied-AI training grounds, as reported by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology. These facilities are crucial for collecting real-world data, training AI models, and testing robotic systems, with indu...
At the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Xinghaitu presented over ten technology demonstrations under the theme of 'Awakening Productivity.' Unlike many exhibitors focusing on motion displays, Xinghaitu's demonstrations centered on 'real work,' showcasing the company's foundational technologic...
X Square Robot is showcasing its complete portfolio of embodied AI technologies at the World Robot Conference 2026 in Beijing. The Shenzhen-based company is presenting applications that include logistics automation, dexterous manipulation, and household robotics, with a focus on its WALL-B embodied...
On August 14, INFIFORCE announced the completion of its Series A and A+ funding rounds, raising nearly 1 billion yuan. The funding was led by Dunhong Asset and major state-owned platforms, with participation from various industrial capital investors. The capital will primarily support the developmen...
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai has launched a global initiative for the 2026 International Embodied Intelligence Skills Competition. This initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State-owned Assets Supervision and...
On August 10, 2026, Daimon Robotics unveiled the world's first Tactile-grounded World Model (Daimon-TWM), showcasing a robot's ability to adapt to unexpected disturbances without stopping or colliding. This demonstration challenges the conventional belief that robots can only execute standardized pr...
The WAIC (World Artificial Intelligence Conference) in Shanghai annually showcases cutting-edge AI advancements. This year, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in collaboration with the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, initiated the '2026 Action Plan for...
The GOAI 'Embodied Future' competition, organized by the Hangzhou Open Source AI Foundation, features a total prize pool of 5 million yuan. This global event aims to encourage participants to present algorithms, models, and system solutions within an open framework, focusing on the real-world intera...
WUWENAI founder Liu Shengxiang has identified data as the primary bottleneck in the development of embodied AI. To tackle this challenge, the startup has developed a closed-loop Real-to-Sim-to-Real pipeline, which Liu claims is ahead of World Labs' SceniX initiative by several months. This advancem...
Xiaomi has announced the open-source release of its embodied-AI foundation model, Xiaomi-Robotics-1, on August 5. This release encompasses the entire process from real-robot post-training to model deployment, along with code for benchmark evaluations. The model was pretrained on over 100,000 hours o...
Kaiwang Data, a Chinese provider of data infrastructure for embodied AI, has successfully raised over RMB100 million in a strategic funding round. This funding round was co-led by the Beijing E-Town Industrial Upgrade Fund, Huafang Capital, and Skyline Capital, with participation from several roboti...
During the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Shanghai Beigao High-tech Group Co., Ltd. partnered with Magic Atom to advance embodied intelligence development. Founded in January 2024, Magic Atom has rapidly become a leading domestic company in embodied intelligence, achieving a 90% auto...
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), the concept of embodied intelligence emerged as a focal point. As attendees engaged with advancements in multimodal large models, a roadmap concerning computing chips, supernode architecture, and AI application deployment began to reshape...
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 in Shanghai, AGIBOT introduced four new hardware products aimed at expanding its embodied AI portfolio. The new offerings include the AGIBOT A3 Ultra, X2 EDU, G2 Max, and OmniHand 3 Ultra-M, reflecting the company's commitment to transition...
At this year's WAIC, embodied intelligence made its debut as a standalone exhibition, with participating companies increasing from over 80 last year to more than 200. Unlike previous years, where robots showcased performances, this year's focus shifted to real operational scenarios, reflecting a con...
Huawei Cloud has introduced CloudRobo, a comprehensive platform for embodied AI development that encompasses data production, model development, simulation, and robot deployment. This initiative is supported by partnerships with over 20 companies, including Youibot. The launch of CloudRobo is signi...
Embodied intelligence emerged as a leading focus at this year's WAIC, attracting significant attention at the Expo Center. Numerous familiar companies showcased their production lines and scenarios, while new entrants like Guanglun Intelligent and Wuwen Zhike displayed data streams and algorithm dem...
AGIBOT unveiled four new embodied AI products at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026, expanding its portfolio with humanoid platforms, industrial robots, and dexterous manipulation systems. The new offerings include the AGIBOT A3 Ultra, G2 Max, and OmniHand 3 Ultra-M, designed t...
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) concluded on July 20, showcasing over 1,100 companies and more than 300 global product launches. Embodied intelligence emerged as a core focus alongside intelligent computing, with over 200 companies presenting 208 embodied intelligence termin...
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