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China dominates global humanoid robot shipments in 2025, outpacing US rivals

China dominates global humanoid robot shipments in 2025, outpacing US rivals

Chinese humanoid robot makers shipped most of the roughly 13,000 units delivered worldwide in 2025, far surpassing U.S. rivals such as Tesla and Figure AI, according to research firm Omdia.
Elon Musk praises China’s Unitree dancing humanoid robot as ‘impressive’

Elon Musk praises China’s Unitree dancing humanoid robot as ‘impressive’

Humanoid robots move with human-like precision

Humanoid robots move with human-like precision

China's Unitree debuts $5,900 humanoid robot that flips, fights, and runs

China's Unitree debuts $5,900 humanoid robot that flips, fights, and runs

Chinese robotics firm Unitree has launched its most affordable humanoid robot, the R1, capable of cartwheeling, hand-walking, running, and performing martial arts, priced from 39,999 yuan (US$5,900).
July 27, 2025 | 06:46 pm PT
Tesla’s humanoid robot delights guests by serving popcorn

Tesla’s humanoid robot delights guests by serving popcorn

A new video posted by Elon Musk on X shows a Tesla Optimus robot expertly serving popcorn to customers.
July 24, 2025 | 12:26 am PT
China’s UBTech to launch $20,000 ‘home companion’ robot rivaling Tesla Optimus

China’s UBTech to launch $20,000 ‘home companion’ robot rivaling Tesla Optimus

Chinese robotics firm UBTech plans to release a US$20,000 household humanoid robot later this year, positioning itself as a direct competitor to Tesla’s Optimus.
May 28, 2025 | 05:50 am PT
Musk says Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots affected by China's export curbs on rare earths

Musk says Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots affected by China's export curbs on rare earths

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the production of its Optimus humanoid robots had been affected by China's export restrictions of rare earth magnets.
April 23, 2025 | 07:24 pm PT
China robotics firms ramp up humanoid mass production

China robotics firms ramp up humanoid mass production

China’s humanoid robot industry is accelerating toward commercial-scale manufacturing, with the market value projected to hit 4.5 billion yuan (US$616 million) this year, according to a new report.
April 22, 2025 | 01:26 am PT
Polish startup Clone Robotics unveils humanoid robot with 1,000 muscles

Polish startup Clone Robotics unveils humanoid robot with 1,000 muscles

Polish startup Clone Robotics has unveiled a video showcasing Protoclone, its first musculoskeletal android modeled after the human skeletal system.
April 16, 2025 | 08:51 pm PT
Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas shows off lifelike breakdancing moves

Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas shows off lifelike breakdancing moves

Boston Dynamics has unveiled a new version of its Atlas humanoid robot, showcasing lifelike breakdancing moves in a recently released video.
April 15, 2025 | 08:12 pm PT
US startup Figure's humanoid robot walks naturally like a human

US startup Figure's humanoid robot walks naturally like a human

U.S. robotics startup Figure has unveiled a video featuring its robot Figure 02 showing human-like movements with heel strikes, toe-offs, and synchronized arm swings.
April 10, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT
China’s UBTech unveils $41,000 humanoid robot in bid to make AI more affordable

China’s UBTech unveils $41,000 humanoid robot in bid to make AI more affordable

China’s UBTech Robotics has introduced the Tien Kung Xingzhe, a life-size humanoid robot for research purposes, priced at 299,000 yuan (US$41,200), as the country’s robotics industry pushes for more affordable advanced machines.
March 13, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
 
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