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PIA Automation launches embodied AI and humanoid robotics division targeting industrial applications

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PIA Automation, a provider of advanced automation solutions, today announced the launch of a new business segment, embodied AI and humanoid robotics, combining the company’s expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced manufacturing.

The move expands PIA’s automation solutions to include humanoid robots that can physically interact with their environment and adapt to changing production tasks.

As modern factories face growing product variety and unpredictable production demands, flexible and intelligent automation has become essential. [Read more…] about PIA Automation launches embodied AI and humanoid robotics division targeting industrial applications

Chinese automaker Chery begins selling humanoid robot to consumers for $42,000 each

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Chinese automaker Chery has begun selling its self-developed humanoid robot to consumers, marking a notable – and somewhat unexpected – step toward the commercialization of embodied AI systems.

According to a report by CNEVPost, Chery’s robotics brand Aimoga has “officially started selling its latest robot products to ordinary consumers,” with its humanoid model priced at 285,800 yuan (approximately $41,830).

The company has launched online sales through its flagship store on JD.com, allowing consumers to “directly purchase these robots, which are capable of autonomous task execution”. [Read more…] about Chinese automaker Chery begins selling humanoid robot to consumers for $42,000 each

Humanoid robot prices fall from $85,000 to $25,000 as global market splits into tiers

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The humanoid robotics industry may be approaching its first real commercial inflection point – and the signal is not a new product launch or funding round, but a sharp and accelerating decline in prices.

Recent disclosures from Unitree Robotics suggest the average price of its humanoid robots fell from approximately $85,000 in 2023 to about $25,000 in 2025 – a drop of more than 70 percent in just two years. While that figure comes from a single company, broader market data suggests the trend is not isolated.

Across the sector, humanoid robot prices now span a wide range – from around $16,000 for lower-cost platforms to more than $250,000 for advanced industrial systems, with most commercial models clustered between $20,000 and $120,000. [Read more…] about Humanoid robot prices fall from $85,000 to $25,000 as global market splits into tiers

Unitree Robotics files for $610 million IPO as humanoid robot sales surge

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Unitree Robotics, which is believed to be the world’s largest humanoid robot maker, has taken a significant step toward going public, filing for an initial public offering on Shanghai’s STAR Market that could raise up to 4.2 billion yuan ($610 million).

The Hangzhou-based company’s IPO application was formally accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange on March 20, according to Xinhua Finance. Xinhua is the official state press agency of the People’s Republic of China.

The filing comes as Unitree reported explosive growth in 2025, with revenue surging 335 percent to 1.71 billion yuan ($250 million) and adjusted net profit reaching 600 million yuan ($90 million) – its first profitable year [Read more…] about Unitree Robotics files for $610 million IPO as humanoid robot sales surge

Why China’s new humanoid robot standards could change the industry

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By the time you finish reading this sentence, another humanoid robot will have rolled off a production line somewhere in China. That is not hyperbole.

On March 30, 2026, Shanghai-based Agibot announced it had produced its 10,000th humanoid robot – a milestone the company reached after scaling from 5,000 to 10,000 units in just three months. Meanwhile, rival UBTech plans to ramp up output to 5,000 units in 2026 and 10,000 in 2027.

The humanoid robot industry is no longer a futuristic fantasy. It is a mass-production reality unfolding right now – in Chinese factories, logistics centers, and increasingly, commercial spaces like the McDonald’s in Shanghai that recently began testing robot servers. [Read more…] about Why China’s new humanoid robot standards could change the industry

Agibot reaches 10,000 humanoid units built as real-world demand for robots accelerates

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Agibot, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, said it has rolled out its 10,000th humanoid robot, becoming one of the first companies in the industry to reach this milestone at scale. 

More than a production figure, the achievement marks a significant step forward for the robotics industry, signaling a transition from early-stage validation to scalable, real-world deployment.

“Reaching 10,000 units is not simply about producing more robots, it reflects a fundamental shift in our ability to scale,” said Peng Zhihui, CTO of Agibot. [Read more…] about Agibot reaches 10,000 humanoid units built as real-world demand for robots accelerates

Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics as it expands into home humanoid robots

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Amazon has acquired New York-based startup Fauna Robotics, signaling a move beyond its traditional focus on warehouse automation into consumer-facing humanoid robots.

The deal, first reported by Bloomberg and covered by Silicon Republic and Euronews, involves Fauna’s team of roughly 50 employees joining Amazon’s Personal Robotics Group. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Fauna, founded in 2024, developed a humanoid robot called “Sprout”, designed to operate in shared human environments such as homes, schools and public spaces. The machine, approximately one meter tall and built with soft materials, is intended to be approachable and safe for interaction. [Read more…] about Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics as it expands into home humanoid robots

Melania Trump presents humanoid robot at White House, highlights role of AI in education and careers

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First Lady Melania Trump introduced an American-built humanoid robot at the White House this week, marking a rare moment where advanced robotics took center stage in a diplomatic setting.

The demonstration featured Figure 3, a humanoid system developed by Figure AI, and was presented during a global summit attended by representatives from 45 countries.

According to a White House press release, the event formed part of the “Fostering the Future Together” initiative, focused on artificial intelligence, education, and economic development. [Read more…] about Melania Trump presents humanoid robot at White House, highlights role of AI in education and careers

Renault reportedly planning to deploy 350 humanoid robots in manufacturing push

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Automotive giant Renault Group is planning to deploy up to 350 humanoid robots across its manufacturing operations over the next 18 months, in what would represent one of the largest industrial rollouts of humanoid systems to date.

The initiative, developed in partnership with Wandercraft, was outlined during Renault’s recent “futuREady” strategy event, with details reported by Metrology News.

The robots – part of the Calvin platform – are already operating in production environments. At Renault’s Douai plant in France, a humanoid unit is being used for tyre-handling tasks, a physically demanding process traditionally carried out by human workers. [Read more…] about Renault reportedly planning to deploy 350 humanoid robots in manufacturing push

China creates first national standards for humanoid robots to support industry scale-up

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China has introduced its first comprehensive national standard framework for humanoid robots, marking a significant step toward scaling the industry from early experimentation to large-scale commercialization.

The framework – titled the “Humanoid Robot and Embodied Intelligence Standard System” (2026 Edition) – was presented at a technical committee meeting in Beijing on February 28, 2026, bringing together more than 120 researchers, executives, and policymakers. [Read more…] about China creates first national standards for humanoid robots to support industry scale-up