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Ainos, the leader in AI-powered odor digitization, announces the successful integration of its proprietary AI Nose olfactory module into a humanoid robot developed by Japan's leading service robotics company, ugo, Inc. Completed on April 9, 2025, this installation marks the world's first robot with a functional sense of smell, ushering in a new era for robotics, AI, and human-robot interaction. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provider MidjourneyAinos' AI

According to the latest data from TrendForce, 11 major Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers have launched mass production plans for 2024. Six leading companies, including Unitree Robotics, UBTECH Robotics, Zhiyuan Robotics, Galaxy General Robotics, Cloudminds Robotics, and LEJU Robotics, plan to produce over 1,000 units in 2025. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing service provider Midjourney. TrendForce predicts that the market value of humanoid robot bodies in China will exceed 4.5 billion yuan in 2025.

From May to June 2025, Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou will host the world's first humanoid robot fighting competition. This exciting event will bring an unprecedented visual feast to the field of robot fighting. Unitree's technical team has reportedly undergone intensive algorithm training and hardware debugging in recent weeks to create the strongest competing robots for this competition. The competition will be broadcast live nationwide through platforms affiliated with China Media Group, giving viewers the chance to witness the peak duel of robot fighting and the powerful confrontation of these "Iron Fists." For...

Hugging Face announced the launch of the open-source humanoid robot, Reachy2, through the acquisition of French startup Pollen Robotics. This news sparked significant discussion on social media and within the AI community, considered a major milestone in the convergence of humanoid robotics and generative AI. Designed as a lab partner for AI research and education, Reachy2's open-source nature, advanced capabilities, and human-centric design have quickly made it a focus for top labs globally.

Beijing, April 19, 2025 — Today, the world's first humanoid robot half marathon officially started in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (Yizhuang), marking a historic step in the innovative integration of robotics technology and sports competition. This event attracted nearly 20 humanoid robot teams from around the globe, competing alongside human runners in the 21.0975-kilometer half marathon. The "Tiangong" robot crossed the finish line first with an excellent time of 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 42 seconds, winning the championship and sparking widespread attention and discussion. Event overview 20

Pollen Robotics has launched its latest open-source humanoid robot, Reachy 2, with a price tag of $70,000. Already adopted by Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University, and several top AI labs, Reachy 2 is a leading platform for robotics research and education. Its modular design, open-source architecture, and powerful AI capabilities have attracted significant attention from research institutions and developers worldwide, making it a key player in the field of humanoid robotics.

Hugging Face, a leading AI development platform, recently announced the acquisition of Pollen Robotics, a French humanoid robotics startup, marking its strategic foray into the robotics sector. While the financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, the acquisition has generated significant attention. Founded in 2016 by engineers Matthieu Lapeyre and Pierre Rouanet, Pollen Robotics' flagship product, Reachy2, is an advanced humanoid robot already utilized at Cornell...

Hugging Face, the AI development platform, has announced the acquisition of French robotics startup Pollen Robotics for an undisclosed sum. This marks Hugging Face's first foray into hardware and aims to promote the global adoption and development of open-source robotics. Pollen Robotics, founded in 2016 and based in Bordeaux, France, is known for its open-source humanoid robot, Reachy2. Priced at approximately $70,000, Reachy2 has been adopted by institutions such as Cornell University.

Tesla is accelerating its plans for mass production of its Optimus humanoid robot. Recent reports indicate a significant hiring surge at Tesla, adding dozens of Optimus-related positions across manufacturing engineering, production management, and technology development. This signifies Tesla's commitment to achieving its goal of producing the first batch of Optimus robots by 2025, while simultaneously strengthening collaborations to commercialize humanoid robot technology. Currently, Tesla's recruitment...

RobotLAB, a leading global robotics integration and AI automation company, officially launches its first humanoid robot, BroBot™. This first-generation robot is designed for scalable real-world deployments across multiple industries including education, logistics, and hospitality, marking a significant advancement in humanoid robot capabilities. BroBot™ is engineered to operate in dynamic and unpredictable environments, employing a hybrid analog-digital interface, automated task protocols, and a context-aware system, enabling it to perform crucial tasks with minimal supervision.

Last night, Unitree G1, a humanoid robot launched by Unitree Technology in May 2024, made its debut as the first AI robot anchor, successfully livestreaming and selling products on Taobao Live via 'Friends' channel. Standing approximately 127 centimeters tall, the G1 boasts agile movement and AI intelligence. This innovative e-commerce application achieved remarkable results, exceeding 1.28 million yuan in sales within just five minutes of the broadcast. During the livestream, the Unitree G1 robot, using a human-like approach, explained and promoted Unitree Technology's GO2 robot dog, priced at 9997 yuan and above.

Recent reports indicate that vivo has established a Robotics LAB, focusing on the incubation and R&D of robotic products, particularly in the home robotics sector. This has drawn significant industry attention. While responding to inquiries from the Daily Economic News, vivo confirmed the news as a normal business adjustment, hinting that more details on their robotics business will be unveiled at the upcoming Boao Forum for Asia. In fact, vivo has shown a strong interest in the robotics industry for some time. In December 2023, vivo...

Recently, the Shanghai Pudong New Area held a municipal government press conference, where Deputy District Mayor Li Hui stated that Pudong will make an all-out effort, focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as humanoid robots, large models, and biomanufacturing, to build a number of characteristic industrial park landmarks. This move not only demonstrates Pudong's strategic vision in the global investment environment, but also lays a solid foundation for future technological innovation. Li Hui pointed out that Pudong will strengthen communication with enterprises, understand market needs, and strengthen support for various elements. To better serve emerging industries, Pudong plans to...

Midea Group has publicly showcased its first prototype of a humanoid robot. An 11-second video demonstrates the robot's ability to dance, make a heart shape with its hands, and respond to voice commands. Midea's Vice President and CTO, Wei Chang, announced the establishment of a humanoid robot innovation center, signifying increased investment in R&D and a focus on developing commercially viable products in the near term. Wei stated that Midea's embodied intelligence team is concentrating on three key areas: core components for humanoid robots, overall machine development, and the robotization of home appliances. Currently, their focus includes components such as reducers, motors, sensors, and controllers.