Humanoid robot developer Apptronik has raised $935 million in a Series A extension, reaching a valuation above $5 billion with backing from Google and Mercedes-Benz.

Fauna Robotics has introduced Sprout, a 29 degree of freedom humanoid developer platform powered by NVIDIA compute, targeting safer and smaller robotics research.

Chinese humanoid robot makers used Lunar New Year performances to showcase mobility, dexterity, and interaction as they court customers, investors, and partners.

AgiBot showcased humanoid robots training Kung fu at the Shaolin Temple, highlighting balance, motion learning, and whole body control relevant to real world deployments.

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Tesla plans to stop Model S and X assembly at Fremont and retool the site to build Optimus humanoid robots, signaling a major manufacturing pivot with regional impacts.

Figure AI detailed the Helix 02 humanoid platform with full body autonomy and fine finger control, as Tesla restated Optimus stance against Chinese competitors.

Two recent milestones show humanoid robots expanding beyond Earth, with a first direct satellite connection and announced plans to launch a humanoid into orbit.

Chinese humanoid robot makers are accelerating pilots and sales in the Middle East and the United States, increasing competition before Tesla Optimus reaches scale.

Chinese companies showcased advanced humanoid robots at CES 2026, signaling plans to enter the US with lower costs, rapid iteration, and improving autonomy.