Ant Group Drops Complete AI Stack for Robots—And It’s Free
Ant Group has released LingBot, a suite of open-source models for robotic perception and action, trained on 20,000 hours of real-world data.

XPENG Robotics unveils Iron, a bionic humanoid using a biomimetic spine and lattice structures to master fluid, lifelike …





Shanghai’s DroidUp debuts Moya, a customisable humanoid built on the marathon-tested Walker 3 skeleton, blending endurance with social interaction.

HUN-REN SZTAKI researchers have developed an autonomous security system pairing Husky ground robots with drones for collaborative patrolling.

Robotics firm Asimov Inc. releases CAD files and simulation models for its 6-DOF bipedal legs, using off-the-shelf parts to democratise humanoid development.

Galbot’s S1 humanoid is here, lifting 50kg and working 8-hour shifts at battery giant CATL. Industrial automation just got a massive power boost.

Tesla is ending production of its flagship Model S and X to turn its Fremont plant into a mass-production hub for the Optimus humanoid robot.

AI startup Waabi has secured $1bn to accelerate its autonomous truck rollout and launch a fleet of 25,000 robotaxis on Uber’s network.

THEMIS Gen2.5, a humanoid from UCLA spin-out Westwood Robotics, boasts 120% more torque and 80% less heat, enabling it to work while on the move.

Defence tech firm Anduril launches the AI Grand Prix: an autonomous racing league where code, not humans, competes for a $500,000 prize.

Fauna Robotics launches Sprout, a 1-metre-tall humanoid platform designed to move robotics development out of the lab and into real-world human spaces.

In a world first, the Tiangong humanoid robot has completed a task via low-orbit satellite, cutting the cord to terrestrial networks.

NVIDIA unveils Alpamayo, an open AI ecosystem bringing reasoning to self-driving cars. A major leap towards Level 4 autonomy through explainable AI.

EngineAI and InterstellOr partner to launch a bipedal robot into suborbital flight, joining the high-stakes race to put humanoids in space.

NavFm is the first 'cross-embodiment' AI model designed to give any robot, from quadrupeds to drones, a master key to autonomous urban navigation.

Inspired by the T-1000, EPFL researchers have built a robotic hand that melts and reforms its palm to grip any object with perfect precision.

Hyundai’s plan to trial Boston Dynamics’ all-electric Atlas robot in its car factories has triggered job displacement fears within its powerful labour union.
Robohorizon takes a look at Limx Dynamics, the Shenzhen firm crafting bipedal and quadrupedal robots. Can their motion AI truly shake up the big players?
A deep dive into XPeng's audacious pivot from smart EVs to a full-fledged AI and robotics company, tackling everything from autonomous driving and flying cars to humanoid robots.

A comprehensive look at 1X, the OpenAI-backed firm creating humanoid robots like EVE and NEO. Can they truly bring androids into our daily lives?