UBTech’s U1 is a full size social humanoid with lifelike skin, emotional interaction claims, four hours of autonomy and September deliveries planned.

Mitsubishi Motors plans to build Highlanders humanoids on an unused Kyoto engine line, with capacity projected at up to 1,000 units a month from 2027.

The FCC plans import restrictions covering Chinese humanoid robots, with cybersecurity and supply chain risks at the center of the move.

Figure says its Figure 03 humanoid climbed a ladder autonomously, but the company has not yet released technical details or outside verification.

BYD says it will show its first humanoid robot at a Di Space venue in August, with messaging focused on interaction rather than specs.

UBTech says its U1 consumer humanoids have drawn 13,361 orders, with September deliveries planned and companionship placed well ahead of household chores.

Tau Robotics is charging $30 an hour for selected San Francisco home cleaning jobs, with humans operating humanoids remotely with AI assistance.

The FCC barred new foreign humanoid and quadruped robots, citing security risks as China widens its deployment lead over US rivals.

The FCC has barred new imports of foreign built humanoids just as Unitree and other Chinese robot makers prepare public listings in China.