The Unlikely Rise of Wang Xingxing’s Unitree Robotics
Wang XingXing’s Unitree Robotics is on the verge of becoming a household name as its humanoid and quadrupedal robots grow ubiquitous in the age of embodied AI.
Month: April 2025
Figure AI CEO Calls Fortune’s Article ‘Downright Lies,’ Threatens Lawsuit
Figure AI founder Brett Adcock is threatening to sue Fortune over claims that the startup overstated what its robots are actually doing at BMW’s Spartanburg factory.
Trade War Undermines Tesla Bot as Rival XPeng Flexes IRON
Tesla has acknowledged that evolving trade policies and rising tariffs are creating uncertainty and affecting its global supply chain.
Physical Intelligence Claims General-Purpose Robotics Breakthrough with π0.5 AI Model
Physical Intelligence says its new AI model is a big step toward robots that understand instructions, adapt to unfamiliar homes and get real work done.
SAIC-GM Tests Kepler Humanoid Robots at Shanghai Factory
Kepler’s AI-powered humanoid robots have begun real-world testing at the SAIC-GM automotive plant in Shanghai.
Mira Murati, Thinking Machines, and the Coming Technological Singularity
Mira Murati’s new company is already one of the highest valued AI startups in the world without a product.
The Highs and Lows of the World’s First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon
The city of Beijing just hosted the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon, during which 21 bipedal robots raced alongside roughly 12,000 human runners.
AI Robocops Arrive in Thailand, China, and US
Around the world, police departments are increasingly deploying AI-powered robots amid rising threats and staff shortages.
Hugging Face Acquires Pollen Robotics to Bring Humanoids to the Masses
One of the most influential companies in artificial intelligence just took a big step toward bringing robotics to the masses.
Figure AI Under Scrutiny for BMW Factory Claims as It Seeks $40B Valuation
Figure’s controversy could ripple beyond the company itself, fueling investor fears that hype is outpacing reality and intensifying concerns that an AI bubble may be forming.
US-China Trade War Heats Up Humanoid Robotics Race
Amid an escalating trade war, robotics firms in China and the US are accelerating their efforts to mass deploy their AI-powered humanoids.