Xiaomi Auto’s L3 autonomous driving technology lead, Wang Naiyan, has reportedly left to launch a physical AI venture, becoming the latest core technology talent from China’s auto industry to enter the emerging field. Wang recently left Xiaomi and has been meeting frequently with investors to explore physical AI opportunities, 36Kr reported on Tuesday. 21jingji also […]
Category: Robot
Robot
Sep 8, 2026
Xpeng opens Iron humanoid robot production line, paving way for year-end mass production
Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) has commissioned its humanoid robot production line, with more than 80% of core processes automated, laying the manufacturing groundwork for mass production by the end of this year. The company announced on Tuesday that its Iron humanoid robot had completed assembly and autonomously walked off the line, marking the project’s transition from […]
Robot
Sep 3, 2026
Xpeng Iron reportedly shifts to semi-solid batteries as all-solid-state tech lags
Xpeng(NYSE: XPEV) has reportedly decided to use solid-liquid hybrid, or semi-solid, batteries in the production version of its Iron humanoid robot. The move marks a shift from its previously announced all-solid-state battery strategy and is aimed at reducing supply risks ahead of planned mass production by year-end. Xpeng has selected a second-tier Chinese battery manufacturer […]
Robot
Aug 25, 2026
XPeng robotics business raises over US$ 900 million, production planned for end-2026
XPeng’s robotics business has raised more than US$ 900 million in its first funding round. On 24 August, XPeng said it had signed equity financing agreements with several investors and the post-money valuation reached US$6.3 billion. At the centre of the business is XPeng IRON, a humanoid robot developed around Embodied AI. XPeng says the […]
Robot
Jul 20, 2026
EngineAI’s 1.73-Meter T800 Robot Is the Fighting Machine Joining the World’s First Humanoid Combat League
EngineAI‘s T800 humanoid robot stepped into the ring for the first time on July 16 at the Nanshan Cultural & Sports Center in Shenzhen, kicking off the EngineAI URKL Global Humanoid Robot Free-Fighting League. Standing at 1.73 meters tall and built around a full metal chassis of aerospace-grade aluminum-magnesium alloy, the T800 is not a […]
Robot
Jul 15, 2026
Xpeng aims to build over 1,000 robots a month ahead of 2027 global roll-out
Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) is accelerating mass production of its humanoid robot as it prepares to take the product to global markets next year. The electric vehicle (EV) maker aims to increase monthly capacity for its Iron humanoid robot to more than 1,000 units by the end of this year, paving the way for a global […]
Robot
Jan 19, 2026
Xpeng produces 1st robot prototype developed to automotive standards
Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV, HKEX: 9868) has completed its first ET1 version robot prototype developed to automotive standards, He Xiaopeng, chairman and CEO of the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, said on Weibo Monday. “My colleagues showed me around and discussed it all day — a crucial step toward mass-producing high-level humanoid robots this year,” said […]
Robot
Jan 14, 2026
Kawasaki Moves Toward Production for the Corleo Hydrogen-Powered Robotic Horse
Kawasaki is redefining the future of off-road adventure by bringing the Corleo, its ambitious four-legged robotic vehicle, into a tangible production timeline. Moving beyond its initial status as a distant design study, the Japanese manufacturer has established a dedicated development team to prepare the hydrogen-powered quadruped for commercial reality. By blending motorcycle-inspired stability with advanced […]
Robot
Nov 5, 2025
Xpeng unveils next-gen Iron humanoid robot at 2025 AI Day
Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) unveiled its next-generation Iron humanoid robot, continuing its exploration in this emerging field. The new Iron debuted at today’s 2025 Xpeng AI Day, showcasing a catwalk performance with natural, fluid movements and highly realistic human posture. Xpeng’s R&D team enabled Iron’s light and gentle stride by adding passive degrees of freedom at […]
Robot
Apr 8, 2025
Kawasaki Reveals Horse-Like Mobility Vehicle: The CORLEO
Kawasaki has introduced a bold new chapter in personal mobility with the launch of the CORLEO — a robotic, horse-like, off-road vehicle designed to bring the thrill of motorcycle riding to rugged, natural terrain. Engineered with four independently moving legs and advanced rider-monitoring systems, CORLEO blends Kawasaki’s motorcycle DNA with robotics to offer a new […]
Robot
Mar 24, 2025
CEO of NVIDIA Receives Custom ERL Leather Jacket From Neo Gamma Humanoid Robot
CEO of NVIDIA, Jensen Huang recently received anERL-designed studded leather jacket from1X Technologies— an AI robotics company producing humanoids that are capable of human-like movements and behaviors. The exchange between NVIDIA’s CEO and the humanoid robot comes after 1X Technologies recently announced its research partnership with NVIDIA. 1X’s CEO Bernt Børnich said in a statement […]
Robot
Aug 20, 2024
Tesla Is Now Hiring Robot Trainers
If you have ever wanted to have a career as a robot trainer, Tesla now has a job for you. For $25.25 to $48 USD/hr, Tesla is looking to hire humans to become robot trainers for the company’s Optimus robot. A new job posting recently surfaced and sees Tesla looking for humans between 5’7” and […]
Robot
Aug 11, 2024
BMW Humanoid Robots Complete Successful Production Test
BMW Group has successfully tested the Figure 02 humanoid robot, developed by California-based robotics company Figure, in a real production environment at its Spartanburg plant. This trial marks BMW’s first exploration into the use of humanoid robots in automotive production, with the robot demonstrating its ability to perform complex tasks that are typically challenging for […]
Robot
Dec 28, 2023
LG Unveils AI-Powered, Wheeling Smart Robot for the Home
Ahead of CES 2024, LG has given a first look at some of the new technologies it’s been developing over the past year. As part of its vision for a “zero labor home,” LG created an AI robot with two legs connected to wheels. Capable of roaming one’s home independently, the bot is designed to […]
Robot
Dec 13, 2023
Tesla Shares a Look at Its Latest Optimus Robot
Building on its previous creations, Tesla has now shared a look at its latest Optimus robot. Taking to X, Elon Musk‘s company unveiled the second-generation humanoid machine with enhanced dexterity. The real-time footage exhibits the strides Tesla has made with its robotics with smoother movement thanks to Tesla-designed actuators and sensors. Allow with the actuated […]
Robot
Sep 18, 2023
Agility Robotics Is Building a Factory to Make “Humanoid Robots”
Agility Roboticsis gearing up to break ground in the field of humanoidrobots. Known for creating the bipedal robotDigit, the company has announced it’ll be building the “world’s first” factory for humanoid robots, with the aim of churning out more than 10,000 bots per year. With Digit, Agility aimed to streamline the daily tasks of running […]