GENE-26.5 is an advanced general-purpose world model developed by Genesis AI with the ability to predict environmental changes over time. Released in May 2026, this foundation model is designed to recognize patterns within large-scale datasets and forecast outcomes in diverse scenarios. By helping AI systems to plan actions and adapt to alterations in conditions, it…
Xpeng says its Iron humanoid robot sits at the center of a wider physical AI strategy, linking robot R&D with cars, autonomy and long term growth plans.
Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, adding a team focused on dexterity and manipulation AI as it builds out its humanoid robotics work inside Meta.
Honor’s Lightning won the Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon robot field, highlighting stronger humanoid endurance while also drawing scrutiny over autonomy.
CT-Unite says its CT-21X encoder chip targets humanoid robot joints with higher heat tolerance, compact packaging and planned 2026 production in China.
Lightning finished the 2026 Beijing E-Town race in 50:26, as more than 100 teams tested humanoid autonomy, cooling, and battery swaps.
Linkerbot, a major supplier of dexterous hands for humanoids, plans to seek a $6 billion valuation as investor interest in China’s sector accelerates further.
1X has offered a detailed look inside its Hayward production site, where NEO humanoid robots are assembled and early units already support factory work.
Kinetix AI has introduced the KAI humanoid robot, a service focused platform with 115 DoF, tactile skin, dexterous hands and a late 2026 production target.
Omni is a humanoid robot developed by the China-based company X-Humanoid. This versatile robot is designed to manipulate real-world environments by combining mobility, artificial intelligence-driven interaction, and an overall degrees of freedom of 32. With an estimated height of 165cm and weight ranging from 55 to 75 Kg, Omni is built for strength, capable of…
