In 2022, a Florida workshop was making furniture. 4 years later, 8 rail-mounted robots were printing boat hulls up to 130 feet long in just 9 days, turning digital designs into giant vessels without costly moldsA Florida workshop now uses robotic systems for 3D printing large composite boat hulls. This innovative process eliminates expensive tradit...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Global Market: Unitree’s 45% share slump raises bubble concerns after blockbuster Shanghai debutUnitree shares have plunged 45% since their blockbuster Shanghai debut, raising concerns over speculative excess and retail investor risks....
25 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
China robot maker Unitree's post-listing slump sparks bubble fearsThe post-listing selloff in the company, one of the world's largest producers of quadruped and humanoid robots, has also led to soul-search...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
In 1999, local government of Fujian started low-budget robotics sport competitions for college teams, decades later Beijing's Robot Olympics is making global headlines. Investment, innovation to government policies - Here's what have gone behind the doorsBeijing's 2021 five-year blueprint for the robotics sector had promised subsidies, research tax breaks and financing, setting a goal for Ch...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Xpeng's robotics unit valued at over $6.3 billion after record funding roundThe proceeds will be used to develop robotics hardware and software, train and refine physical AI models, collect high-quality data, build...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Humanoid robots are beating human records. Now comes the hard partChina's humanoid robots are competing in sports and factory simulations. These robots demonstrated impressive speed, surpassing human world...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record at Beijing gamesA Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds. This impressive speed surpassed Usain Bolt's previous world r...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China's robot gamesChina's robot games have transformed from academic contests to national showcases. These competitions now highlight commercial product deve...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Missed the AI rally? After bumper 600% market debut, Chinese robot maker Unitree's CEO still feels a software leap is years awayChinese humanoid robot maker Unitree made a spectacular stock market debut in Shanghai, with shares soaring 600% over the IPO price. Howeve...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscleChina’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global r...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO saysThe global AI boom that has reshaped the world economy was sparked in late 2022 by ChatGPT's breakthrough large language model, a watersh...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Humanoid-maker Unitree surges more than 600% on Shanghai debutShares in Chinese robotics pioneer Unitree soared more than 600% on its debut in Shanghai on Wednesday, after raising more than $900 millio...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
China robot makers flock to Beijing show, seek path to mass adoptionMore than 300 companies are attending the World Robot Conference which runs through Sunday, displaying over 2,000 exhibits and launching m...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Global Market: Unitree shares soar nearly six-fold in Shanghai debut as robotics boom gains momentumUnitree shares surged nearly six-fold in their Shanghai debut, marking a landmark listing for China’s rapidly expanding robotics industry. ...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial testThe economic potential of humanoid robots manufactured in China is becoming increasingly evident. Investors are focusing on robots that can...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogsThe rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US mi...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
China's Lumos eyes fresh funding, potential listing as factory robot sales growLumos has raised about 1 billion yuan ($147 million) across seven funding rounds, the company said. Founder and CEO Yu Chao told Reuters fr...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST