China’s Eyou has opened the world’s first automated production line for humanoid robot joints, aiming to scale actuators ahead of rising demand.

Advances in AI, sensing, and motion control are pushing humanoid robots toward early production, with Tesla and Asian suppliers signaling 2026 as a key commercialization milestone.

Major automakers are using international auto shows to debut humanoid robots, signaling a strategic push beyond vehicles into general purpose robotics.

Hyundai and Boston Dynamics outline how the Atlas humanoid is being engineered for industrial automation, with a focus on endurance, safety, and repeatable factory tasks.

Zoomlion is using humanoid robots on factory lines today, assembling heavy excavators every few minutes and signaling a shift toward flexible automation.

Tesla says early Optimus humanoid robot output will be very low before scaling, setting expectations for a gradual production ramp and delayed commercial availability.

Asia Optical says it has entered US humanoid robot supply chains, positioning optical modules and sensing components as a new growth pillar beyond consumer electronics.

The Data Gold Rush: Unlocking the Next Era of Humanoid Intelligence The global humanoid robotics industry has reached a pivotal juncture. As development shifts toward AI-first systems, the availability of high-quality humanoid training data has become the primary bottleneck to commercial viability. While the past decade focused on mechanical stability and actuator performance, 2026 is…

Unitree Robotics received two humanoid robot design patents in China and reported shipping more than 5500 units in 2025, signaling growing commercialization.

Labor shortages, falling costs, and better perception are pushing humanoid robots into pilot deployments, though scale, safety, and ROI remain open questions.