Recently, Shenzhen introduced a humanoid robot that attracted a large audience while strolling on the streets and quickly gained popularity overseas. This robot, named SE01, has a walking style, speed, and stability that closely resembles that of a human, even moving as gracefully as a model on a runway over a distance of several meters. Nvidia scientist Jim Fan expressed skepticism, suggesting that its gait seemed to be artificially generated, but upon verification, it was proven that this robot is indeed real. Zhongqing Robotics' emergence in the robotics field is remarkable.

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

GAC Group unveiled the third generation of its embodied intelligence humanoid robot GoMate at the 2024 China Robotics Network Annual Conference, showcasing the automaker's new expansion into the robotics field. The robot's standout feature is its industry-first variable wheeled and legged mobility structure, allowing for seamless switching between four-wheeled and two-legged modes, significantly enhancing environmental adaptability. It is equipped with GAC's self-developed pure vision autonomous driving algorithm and the FIGS-SLAM algorithm architecture, achieving a breakthrough from planar to spatial intelligence. In terms of endurance, it benefits from GAC's all-solid-state battery.

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.

Today in Chengdu, a significant breakthrough in technological innovation has been achieved! According to the official Chengdu WeChat account, the Chengdu Humanoid Robot Innovation Center has unveiled the country's first ultra-lightweight humanoid robot - 'Gongga No. 1'. This robot is not only lightweight and agile but also equipped with powerful intelligence, making it a proud 'Chengdu creation'. 'Gongga No. 1' is one of only three humanoid robots globally to possess the 'strongest brain', with a total weight of just 25 kilograms, well below the industry standard of 60 to 250 kilograms.

Recently, exciting news has emerged from the art world: the renowned auction house Sotheby's will hold a unique auction at the end of this month, featuring a humanoid robot artist! This robot artist, named Ai-Da, will present her latest work titled 'AI God: Portrait of Alan Turing.' The artwork is inspired by Alan Turing, the father of modern computer science, and measures 64x90.5 inches, created using various media.