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Automaker Chery unveils humanoid robot for showroom presentation work

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Chinese automaker Chery has unveiled a new humanoid robot named Mornine, developed by its robotics arm AiMOGA Robotics, to act as an intelligent customer assistant in showrooms and promotional events.

The robot made its debut at the 2025 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China, where it performed live demonstrations that included greeting guests, giving product introductions, and explaining vehicle functions.

Chery says the robot integrates AI large-model technology with gesture recognition and multimodal interaction, enabling lifelike conversations in multiple languages. [Read more…] about Automaker Chery unveils humanoid robot for showroom presentation work

Unitree unveils new ‘Destiny Awakening’ humanoid robot

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Chinese robotics company Unitree has introduced its latest humanoid robot, the H2, described as a “graceful rebirth” of industrial design and motion control.

Standing 182 cm tall and weighing around 70 kg, the H2 features a streamlined metallic frame built from aircraft-grade aluminum, titanium alloy and high-strength plastics.

It is powered by low-inertia, high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motors that deliver up to 360 N·m of joint torque in the legs and 120 N·m in the arms, giving the robot impressive mobility and balance. [Read more…] about Unitree unveils new ‘Destiny Awakening’ humanoid robot

Chinese humanoid robot maker Leju Robot secures $207 million in pre-IPO funding

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Leju Robot, a Chinese company developing humanoid robots, has completed a major pre-IPO funding round of 1.5 billion yuan (approximately $207 million) to fuel its mass production plans and prepare for a public listing.

According to a report from the financial news agency Cailianshe, the substantial round was led by Beijing-based Greenwoods Asset Management.

The investment was secured directly by the Leju Robot entity rather than its parent company Suzhou Lean Technology, indicating a corporate restructuring ahead of its anticipated market debut. [Read more…] about Chinese humanoid robot maker Leju Robot secures $207 million in pre-IPO funding

Inovance Technology targets humanoid robot components and bolsters core PLC business

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Chinese automation specialist Inovance Technology is “actively developing key components for humanoid robots”, with plans to launch some products within the year, according to German investment advice website Gronewy. 

This strategic move by Inovance into the advanced robotics field signals the company’s ambition to be a supplier for the next generation of automation.

While humanoids represent a future frontier, Inovance’s immediate foundation is its growing strength in industrial control systems. [Read more…] about Inovance Technology targets humanoid robot components and bolsters core PLC business

UBTech unveils ‘world’s first’ humanoid robot to autonomously swap its own battery

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UBTech Robotics has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, Walker S2, which can autonomously replace its own depleted battery pack – allowing near‑continuous operation around the clock – without requiring human assistance or interruption. (See video below.)  [Read more…] about UBTech unveils ‘world’s first’ humanoid robot to autonomously swap its own battery

Humanoid robot combat tournament broadcast live on Chinese national TV

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Organizers say the event kicks off a ‘new era in humanoid robot combat sports’

On May 25, 2025, at 8.30pm, the Unitree-sponsored CMG World Robot Tournament – Mecha Combat Arena, co-hosted by CMG’s Education & Science Channel, Zhejiang Station, and CMG’s Technology Bureau, was officially launched in Hangzhou. (See video below for extended highlights.)

As the world’s first combat competition exclusively featuring humanoid robots, the tournament showcased Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot as the sole competing model.

The entire event was broadcast live nationwide via CCTV-10 with simultaneous streams on social media platforms, including CCTV News and Yangshipin. [Read more…] about Humanoid robot combat tournament broadcast live on Chinese national TV