NVIDIA introduced an open academic humanoid platform that combines a Unitree H2 Plus, Sharpa hands, Jetson Thor compute and Isaac GR00T software stack.

OpenAI has listed 11 robotics jobs in San Francisco, signaling a more direct embodied AI push and higher competitive pressure across humanoid startups.

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.

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.

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.

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, tying a robot AI startup to its humanoid technology effort and deepening its push into embodied systems.

1X has opened a 58,000 square foot California plant to build the Neo humanoid, with shipments due later this year and a 10,000 unit target in its first year.

Japan Airlines will test Unitree humanoids at Haneda from May, using them to move luggage and cargo as labor shortages tighten airport operations in Tokyo.

Hexagon and Schaeffler plan to deploy at least 1,000 AEON humanoids by 2032, extending a 2025 pilot into multi-site factory rollout and actuator supply deal.

Leader Harmonious Drive Systems said profit climbed last year and in the first quarter as demand strengthened across China’s wider humanoid robot market.