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According to Qichacha APP, Hangzhou Unitree Robotics Co., Ltd. recently published a patent for "a robot and a robot control method." The abstract shows that this invention includes a robot body and a rotating performance component; the robot body is equipped with an arm for assembling the rotating performance component and an ejection motor for throwing performance props; the rotating performance component is assembled at the end of the arm, and the ejection motor provides the ejection power and kinetic energy for the outward flight of the performance props, allowing the robot to perform at least rotating and throwing dance movements, resulting in rich movements and impressive demonstrations.

X-ORIGIN-AI (Xuan Yuan Technology), a consumer-grade AI robot company, recently announced it has completed a Pre-A round of financing totaling nearly 100 million yuan. The round was led by Oriental Fortune Capital, with participation from Kingtop Capital and Lenovo Star, and Renchen Capital served as the financial advisor. This funding accelerates X-ORIGIN-AI's development in AI hardware and affective interaction, showcasing its breakthroughs in the development of emotionally intelligent AI products. X-ORIGIN-AI is dedicated to breaking the limitations of traditional AI tools and pushing human-computer interaction from a 'tool-based' to an 'emotionally intelligent' approach.

ABB Group announced plans to spin off its robotics business as a 100% independent entity, intending to submit the proposal to the 2026 Annual General Meeting. The plan aims to launch ABB Robotics as an independently traded public company in the second quarter of 2026. This move is designed to provide ABB Robotics with a more focused capital structure and governance, enhancing its growth potential. ABB Chairman, Peter Voser, stated that the board believes that spinning off the robotics business will better optimize both companies for their customers.

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.

Scout AI, a startup focused on autonomous vehicle manufacturing and autonomous software development, has emerged from stealth mode after announcing a successful $15 million seed funding round. Founded in August of last year by Colby Adcock and Collin Otis, the company aims to apply AI and robotics to defense missions. On the same day as the funding announcement, Scout AI proudly revealed that they have secured multiple contracts with the US Department of Defense and launched their

Qichacha APP shows that recently, Shanghai Zhiyuan Xinchuang Technology Co., Ltd., an affiliated company of Zhiyuan Robotics, has undergone a business registration change. Guangxi Tencent Venture Capital Co., Ltd.'s stake has increased from approximately 2.06% to approximately 2.7%. Qichacha information shows that the company was established in 2023, with Deng Taihua as the legal representative, and is currently jointly held by Sangpeng (Shanghai) Technology Partnership (Limited Partnership) and others.

On April 15th, Hugging Face, the renowned open-source large language model platform, announced its acquisition of Pollen Robotics, marking its official entry into the physical robotics field. While specific transaction terms remain undisclosed, the acquisition will bring approximately 20 Pollen Robotics employees to Hugging Face. This represents the company's largest personnel acquisition to date, signifying its ambition in expanding its business areas. Hugging Face's co-founder...

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...

XPeng Motors announced that its self-developed Turing AI chip, designed to support Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities, is slated for mass production in 2025.

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.

Toronto-based startup Xaba, focused on developing 'synthetic brains' for industrial robots via a no-code approach, announced a $6 million seed funding round led by Hitachi Ventures. The funding will accelerate deployment of its AI-powered robots and cognitive industrial control systems. Image note: Image generated by AI, licensed from MidjourneyX.

XPeng Motors held an AI technology sharing session in Hong Kong yesterday, unveiling its newly developed 720-billion-parameter large-scale autonomous driving model – the "XPeng World" base model. This model features a multi-modal architecture, integrating visual understanding, chain reasoning, and action generation capabilities. It aims to be deployed to vehicle-end devices via cloud distillation technology and simultaneously empower ecological products such as AI robots and flying cars.

As robotics technology advances, industries are increasingly adopting robots to automate various strenuous tasks. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), over 540,000 new industrial robots were installed globally in 2023, bringing the total number of active industrial robots to over 4 million. While traditional industrial robots excel at repetitive tasks, they still face challenges in performing delicate tasks, handling fragile materials, and adapting to changing conditions. For example, robots in restaurant kitchens may cause more disruption than assistance.

According to a recent market research report, the industrial robot market is projected to reach $291 billion by 2035, a significant increase from the current market value of $55.1 billion. The report cites automation, advancements in artificial intelligence, and the rise of Industry 4.0 as key drivers of this growth. The automotive and electronics industries will capture major global market share, with East Asia identified as a particularly strong growth area, currently holding two-thirds of the market. The report also notes that growing global labor shortages and consumer demand for faster, more efficient product delivery are contributing factors.

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...