Xiaomi humanoid robot completes full factory shift
At the opening of the World Internet Conference on November 3, 2026, Xiaomi announced that its CyberOne 02 humanoid robot completed a full 8-hour work shift at its electric vehicle factory for the first time. The company also revealed a field trial of home robots in Xiaomi youth apartments and plans to invest 200 billion yuan in research and development.
China’s smart robotics investments reach $13 billion
A new Reuters investigation revealed a shift in China’s robotics sector from showy displays toward developing embodied artificial intelligence capable of practical tasks. Data showed the injection of approximately 93.5 billion yuan ($13 billion) across 322 deals in the first half of 2026, roughly 5 times the previous year.
Meta and China’s Fourier reportedly develop humanoid robot prototype
Meta has developed a humanoid robot prototype with the internal codename Max in collaboration with Chinese robotics company Fourier, according to an exclusive report by The Information. Standing 1.5 meters tall, the robot relies on the Nvidia Jetson Thor chip and aims to perform interactive tasks in home environments as part of embodied artificial intelligence research.
Chery opens pre-orders for Mobo home robot
Aimoga Robotics, the robotics brand affiliated with Chinese automaker Chery, is preparing to officially unveil Mobo, the first consumer-facing humanoid robot designed as a family companion, in Wuhu, Anhui province, on Wednesday, October 21, alongside the launch of global pre-orders.
Xiaomi launches open-source AI model for autonomous driving and robotics
Xiaomi has announced the launch of its new open-source MiMo-Embodied model, the first to integrate autonomous driving and embodied AI (robotics) tasks. This step strengthens Xiaomi’s AI capabilities and supports its ambitions in the electric vehicle and robotics markets.
China’s Aimoga robots achieve a new global milestone
Aimoga Robotics, a subsidiary of the Chery Group, has announced that its total global deliveries have crossed the 2,000-unit mark across more than 60 countries worldwide. This milestone highlights the transition of China’s robotics sector from experimental validation to comprehensive and sustainable commercial expansion in international markets.
When will we get a ChatGPT equivalent for the world of robotics?
Following the massive success of smart text applications, there is widespread discussion about “general-purpose robot models” capable of performing field tasks with flexibility and intelligence similar to conversational models. Are we close to achieving a true revolution in the world of robotics?