South Korean electronics giant LG Electronics recently announced at CES 2025 that it will increase its investment in the development of humanoid robots, aiming for breakthroughs in this field using its AI model technology Q9. In recent years, LG has launched a series of service robots, such as the LG CLOi ServeBot and GuideBot, which primarily rely on wheeled mobility and possess limited flexibility and dexterity. LG Electronics CEO Kwon Bong-seok stated at the press conference that robots are the future of humanity.

OpenAI recently announced the launch of its robot project to further explore the development of robotics technology. On January 11, Caitlin Kalinowski, the director of OpenAI's hardware department, revealed on social media that OpenAI would begin developing robots equipped with custom sensors and published related job openings on its official website. This recruitment covers three key positions: Electronic Perception Engineer, Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer, and Technical Project Manager. The primary responsibility of the Electronic Perception Engineer is to design and develop...

At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES), NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered an ambitious speech about the future of artificial intelligence and robotics. He stated that the robotics industry is facing a 'trillion-dollar' market opportunity, with rapid growth expected in the coming years. Huang emphasized the application of AI models in various types of robots, particularly humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles. He mentioned that NVIDIA's collaboration with Toyota will advance autonomous driving technology.

In the context of rapid development in the global AI industry, Nvidia made a significant launch of a series of new products and services at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), aimed at helping businesses build AI assistants and robotic work teams. CEO Jensen Huang showcased the powerful capabilities of these AI agents, including the ability to automate task completion, during his keynote speech. He presented animated depictions of himself in various roles, indicating that AI agents can handle.

In a personal investment note released on January 3, 2025, Zhou Yahui, Founder of Kunlun Wanwei, discussed the impact of the Robot Era on social structure. He pointed out that Kunlun Wanwei's mission is to gradually achieve General Artificial Intelligence (AGI) after 2030, with the aim of enabling everyone to better shape and express themselves. Zhou Yahui stated that despite numerous predictions about the realization of AGI both domestically and internationally, he firmly believes that AGI will gradually be realized starting in 2030, at which point robots will officially enter human society. Image source note: image generated by AI.

According to reports from Lei Feng Network, BYD's fifteenth business unit has officially launched a humanoid robot project, codenamed 'Yao Shun Yu'. Currently, the project team is continuously recruiting related technical talent, but BYD has not yet made any public response. On December 13, BYD officially released specialized recruitment information for the intelligent research team. This recruitment covers multiple technical fields, including senior algorithm engineers, senior structural engineers, senior simulation engineers, senior robotic engineers, and senior perception algorithm engineers, with work locations primarily distributed in

According to technology media The Information, ChatGPT developer OpenAI is exploring the development of its own humanoid robots. Although OpenAI closed its robotics division in 2021, the company has actively engaged in the robotics field through investments in recent years. Currently, OpenAI has invested in three robotics companies: Figure, 1X, and Physical Intelligence. Among them, Figure AI, founded in 2020, focuses on autonomous general-purpose robotics.

Google DeepMind and robotics company Apptronik have announced a collaboration to combine their technical expertise in developing AI humanoid robots capable of operating in complex dynamic environments. This partnership aims to advance the deep integration of robotic hardware and artificial intelligence, exploring broader possibilities for robots in both industrial and everyday applications. Apptronik has been independently operating since 2016, spun off from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin, and has developed 15 different robot models to date, including the...

On December 16, ZhiYuan Robotics announced the official launch of commercial mass production of general-purpose robots, marking the company's transition from the startup phase to industrialization. Since its establishment in February 2022 in the Shanghai Lingang New Area, ZhiYuan Robotics has rapidly grown and released its first humanoid robot, 'Yanzheng A1'. This year, the company plans to achieve large-scale production of robots by 2024 and has built Shanghai's first humanoid robot mass production facility in Lingang Fengxian. Founder Peng Zhihui expressed on social media: 'In two years, we've forged a sword, from inspiration to blueprint, from prototype to mass production, ZhiYuan.'

Addverb Technologies, backed by the Reliance Group, is rapidly catching up with the global robotics industry. The company recently announced that it will launch its first humanoid robots in 2025, with an initial plan to roll out 100 units. Sangeet Kumar, the co-founder and CEO of Addverb, stated in an interview that these robots will be utilized across various sectors including energy and retail. Addverb has a strong background.

The technology company 'Accelerated Evolution', dedicated to humanoid robot research and development, has completed hundreds of millions in pre-A funding, with investors including Bianshi Times, Minyin International, Zhongguancun Science City, and iCANX Fund, along with follow-up investment from Inno Angel. The funds will primarily be used for the development of a general ontology and enhancement of software development capabilities. CEO Cheng Hao pointed out that the AI-driven humanoid robot boom, especially the demand for vehicles of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), is driving the transition of humanoid robots from specialization to generalization. The company's phase one commercial positioning is to provide developers with general biped robots.

Noted robotics expert David Hanson has joined WorkFar Robotics as Chief Executive Advisor, focusing on innovations in human-robot collaboration technology. WorkFar is dedicated to providing intelligent humanoid robot solutions for the warehousing and manufacturing industries, aimed at addressing labor shortages. Hanson, along with his team, developed the 'Syntro' synthetic robot, which combines artificial intelligence with remote human control technology to ensure safe operation in high-risk tasks. Additionally, Hanson plans to send his created robot 'Sophia' to Mars.

NAVIAI 2.0, independently developed by the Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, is a humanoid robot that stands 1.65 meters tall, weighs 60 kilograms, boasts 41 degrees of freedom, and has an AI computing power of 275 Tops. It showcases exceptional performance and a highly anthropomorphic design, with the ability to execute smooth and natural movements. It can perform complex tasks such as giving speeches, making tea, and playing chess, demonstrating a very high level of anthropomorphic motion mapping execution ability. At the exhibition, it not only served as the host but also displayed its ability to quickly learn new movements and perform high-precision tasks in industrial settings.

Figure AI is an emerging humanoid robotics company that has surpassed a valuation of $2.6 billion within less than two years of its founding. The company's team includes top talent from Silicon Valley's tech scene, including Jerry Pratt. Its core technology is based on the coupling capabilities of collaborative robots, utilizing generative AI technology for human-machine interaction. The investor lineup is strong, with their investments acting more like orders for the company, demonstrating the immense potential within the industry. The emergence of Figure AI is viewed as the dawn of a new era for humanoid robots, garnering significant attention.

CES 2024 has become a feast for domestic robots, showcasing humanoid, wheeled, bipedal, and quadrupedal robots. Microsoft CEO Nadella visited the domestic humanoid robot created by Kepler, highlighting the competitive strength of domestic technology. The robotics industry demonstrated improvements in practicality, including innovative products for home assistance, healthcare, education, and industrial applications. In home scenarios, Samsung's Ballie patrols and monitors while also having projection capabilities, and LG's AI butler achieves intelligent interaction through emotion analysis. There are also widespread applications in industrial and medical fields, with Kepler showcasing its general humanoid robot.

{1:BYD invested nearly 2 million yuan in Zhiyuan Robotics, becoming its 7th largest shareholder and making its debut in the humanoid robot field. 2:Zhiyuan Robotics plans to deploy its first expedition A1 robot in factories, enabling automatic assembly and other functions by adjusting the large model. 3:The humanoid robot field is booming, with numerous tech companies and academic institutions actively making moves.}