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Eastmoney Releases the World's First Fully Nationalized Electronic Architecture Embodied Robot
Eastmoney unveiled the world's first embodied robot with a fully nationalized electronic architecture on September 28. The development highlights advancements in robotics and national technological self-reliance.
Research
Eastmoney Releases the World's First Fully Nationalized Electronic Architecture Embodied Robot
On September 28, Eastmoney unveiled the world's first embodied robot equipped with its fully nationalized electronic architecture. The architecture integrates AI decision-making and physical execution, achieving deterministic communication and control with performance metrics surpassing conventional solutions. It has passed rigorous safety tests and is being adopted by industry partners, aligning with national policy goals for 2026 deployment.
FANUC Collaborates with Hitachi to Boost Embodied Intelligence; Listed Companies Plan to Invest 840 Million Yuan in Industrial Robots and High-End Equipment Base | Market Observation
The article compiles several key developments in the robotics industry in China and globally from late September to early October, including FANUC and Hitachi Group signing a strategic cooperation agreement to promote the commercialization of embodied intelligence; multiple listed companies announcing investments in the construction of industrial robot and high-end equipment bases; the release of multiple new types of dexterous hands, collaborative robots, and humanoid robots; as well as the simultaneous release of several industry reports and event forecasts, demonstrating the industry's ongoing growth and technological breakthroughs.
Guidelines for Building an Embodied Intelligence Lab at the University: From Hardware Selection to Data Closed-Loop
This guide addresses the challenges of building a functional embodied intelligence lab in academia, emphasizing the importance of data pipelines over hardware procurement. It covers hardware selection, sensor configuration, data collection, simulation platforms, and software architecture, offering practical advice for avoiding common pitfalls in lab setup and operation.
Half a Year of Winning Millions in Orders, Shipyard Production Scheduled Until 2030: Shipbuilding Welding Robots Enter the 'Golden Age'?
The article discusses the surge in welding robot orders in the shipbuilding industry, driven by the need for automation and efficiency. It highlights the growth of the market, key players like Fao Robot and Zhongxun Technology, and the technological advancements in AI-driven systems and collaborative robots. The text also addresses challenges in complex welding scenarios and the importance of adaptability and reliability in robotic solutions.
Diffusion models in robotics: a comprehensive review
This paper presents a comprehensive review of diffusion models in robotics, focusing on their application in robot learning, data scaling, reinforcement learning, and imitation learning. The authors conducted a systematic literature review, selecting peer-reviewed articles and high-impact preprints to analyze the current state of diffusion model research in robotics. The paper discusses various applications of diffusion models, including semantic-level data augmentation, cross-view and morphology synthesis, automated simulation asset and task generation, trajectory optimization, policy representation, hierarchical planning, and real-time deployment. It also addresses the challenges and limitations of current approaches, such as computational cost, inference latency, and data efficiency, while highlighting promising future directions for research and development in the field.
IROS 2026 On-Site Observations: Long-Term Tasks, Failure Recovery, World Models
The IROS 2026 conference focused on robot performance in long-term tasks, failure recovery mechanisms, and the application of world models. The conference demonstrated robots' ability to perform continuous operations in complex tasks, such as connector insertion and block stacking, and emphasized the synergy between perception, prediction, and execution. Additionally, exhibitors showcased a variety of new sensing devices and dexterous hands, advancing the development of embodied intelligence.
Can Embodied Intelligence Be Trusted? Sergey Levine Points the Way
At the 2026 World Robotics Conference, Sergey Levine pointed out that the robotics industry is undergoing a shift from controlling the body to developing decision-making capabilities. He emphasized that robots need to combine prior knowledge with real-world experience to achieve true intelligence. Although robots are still in the foundational technology stage, through data flywheels and scaling, they may eventually enable broader applications.
Innodata opens motion-capture AI lab to help humanoids move like humans
Innodata has launched a new R&D lab equipped with high-precision infrared cameras to generate 3D motion data for training humanoids and validating robot performance. The lab, developed in collaboration with Vicon, provides sub-millimeter accuracy and millisecond latency, addressing the need for high-quality training data in physical AI.
Robots & Hardware
Sharpa Releases Three New Haptic Robots, Lowering the Threshold for General Humanoid Robots to Enter Real-World Scenarios
At the 2025 IROS conference, Sharpa released three new haptic robot products: D01, W02, and AE01. D01 features high-speed movement and precise control capabilities, W02 achieves full-hand haptic perception and lightweight design, and AE01 provides high-fidelity haptic feedback and remote operation data collection. The three products together build a hardware closed-loop system for robots to enter real-world scenarios, aiming to lower the deployment threshold for general humanoid robots in commercial and home environments.
Deployments
China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone: Humanoid Robots Accelerate 'Onboarding', Pudong's Embodied Intelligence Industry Ecosystem Booms with Energy
Pudong is accelerating the formation of an embodied intelligence industry ecosystem, driving the deployment of humanoid robots in commercial, public services, and rehabilitation medical scenarios. Companies such as Zhiyuan, Furuiyi, and Mifeng Technology have showcased multiple robot products and data platforms, promoting embodied intelligence technology from laboratories to large-scale applications.
Optimus Production Surges 10-Fold! Industry Commercialization Accelerates, Humanoid Robots May Enter Validation Window
The article reports that Tesla's Optimus production has increased tenfold weekly.
Amazon Invests US$100 Million in a Robot Factory: A Cross-border Logistics Arms Race?
Amazon announced an investment of $100 million to build a high-end robot manufacturing plant in Indiana, USA, expected to start production in 2028, focusing on automated equipment production. At the same time, Chinese logistics giants such as Cainiao and JD Logistics are accelerating their robot automation layouts in overseas warehouses, using self-developed technology to improve cross-border logistics efficiency. The article analyzes the demand for robotic automation in the cross-border logistics industry, as well as how major companies are enhancing their competitiveness through technological upgrades and self-research and self-production models.
China's Robotics Deployment Exploration: Physical AI Starts with Robotic Arms
Before humanoid robots mature, Physical AI is attempting to enter industrial scenarios still reliant on manual operations by deploying on mature robotic arms. Companies like Sanctuary AI and Skild are integrating AI models into robotic arms from different manufacturers to perform complex tasks such as wire insertion.