Chinese Robotics — Hardware and Sensing

Industry Major Events

1、YuShu Technology showcases humanoid robot combat at IFA, releases G1+ upgraded version

4th, during IFA 2026, YuShu Technology demonstrated full autonomous humanoid robot combat, equipped with UnifoLM-X2-1.0 world model, achieving real-time attack and defense decision-making without pre-programming. On September 14th, YuShu Technology officially released the upgraded G1+ humanoid robot, completing 6 upgrades in three dimensions: motion performance, environmental perception, and intelligent interaction. The standard version has a tax-inclusive price of 95,000 yuan.

2、MagicAtom debuts at IFA 2026 with three new robot products and embodied large model

4th, MagicAtom (MagicLab) showcased at IFA 2026 Berlin International Electronics Exhibition, displaying MagicBot X1 flagship full-size humanoid, MagicBot D1 industrial wheeled humanoid, MagicDog T1 industrial lightweight quadruped three new products, and simultaneously presented Magic-VLA K02 embodied large model. At the exhibition site, MagicAtom launched two industrial-level solutions for Europe: flexible handling and logistics sorting, demonstrating flexible clothing organization, stacking boxes, and labeling, with a success rate exceeding 90%.

3、Yuejiang Technology Debuts at IFA 2026 Berlin Exhibition, Collaborative Robots and Panda Quadruped Robots on Display

4th, Yuejiang Technology attended the exhibition in Germany. The exhibition site showcased industrial collaborative robots and the panda-shaped quadruped robot PandaBo. The biomorphic quadruped robot completed dynamic demonstrations such as walking, jumping, and dancing, attracting a large number of overseas professional visitors. Yuejiang Technology has a full-stack self-researched technology system, possessing the Kongsai VLA embodied large model and the

4、Cloud Depth Technology Exhibits at IFA 2026, Displaying Industry Solutions for Four-Legged Inspection Robots

4th day, Cloud Depth Technology showcases at IFA 2026 exhibition, being included in the list of Chinese embodied intelligent enterprises participating overseas exhibitions. The company fully displays the complete industry solution for four-legged inspection robots on-site, with products targeting industrial scenarios such as power inspection, pipeline tunnels, emergency rescue, and metal smelting. At the same time, the company introduces its technical achievements in humanoid robots. Cloud Depth Technology's four-legged robots possess adaptive mobility on complex terrains and full-process autonomous operation capabilities, with products already implemented in real projects both domestically and internationally, such as Singapore's power grid and the Gobi wind farm in Ningxia.

5、Zongqing Robotics T800 Makes Debut at IFA2026, High-Dynamic Martial Arts Demonstrations Attract On-Site Attention

4th, Zongqing Robotics made its first participation in the Berlin IFA 2026 exhibition, bringing the full-size T800 humanoid robot and PM01 lightweight embodied intelligent agent to the stage, participating in the exhibition's official 'Robots on the Runway' robot runway show activity. T800 is 173 cm tall, with a maximum joint torque of 450 N·m, completing high-dynamic martial arts demonstration such as rising dragon punch, spinning kick, and self-recovery after falling on the spot.

6、Songyan Dynamics releases Scalabot technology brand, launching two embodied intelligent models

8th, Songyan Dynamics officially released the general-purpose embodied intelligent technology brand Scalabot, and simultaneously launched the first world model under the HERON architecture, HERON-World Model, marking the company's extension from robot body development to

15 days mark the third anniversary of Songyan Power's establishment, during which the company officially released the second model of the HERON architecture, Context Reinforcement Action (CRA) Reinforcement Action Model. This came just one week after the debut of the first world model. The two models focus on environmental understanding and simulation, and action experience learning, respectively, to build robots' autonomous decision-making and continuous evolution capabilities. In September, Songyan Power continued to advance the integration of technology and scenarios, with its general-purpose humanoid robots and consumer-level biomorphic robots expanding into industrial and consumer markets simultaneously, and the range of application scenarios continued to expand.

7、Japanese Six Major Industrial Robot Giants Jointly Exhibit at IMTS2026

On the 14th, the IMTS2026 Chicago International Manufacturing Technology Exhibition was held, with the six major Japanese industrial robot companies—FANUC, Yaskawa Electric, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, Nachi-Fujikawa, and Omron—collectively exhibiting. Each company showcased new generations of industrial robots, collaborative robots, and vision perception solutions integrated with AI capabilities.

FANUC demonstrated an AI agent guiding a robot to complete part picking; Yaskawa Electric showcased an AI force-controlled assembly solution; Kawasaki Heavy Industries displayed an 8-degree-of-freedom physical AI robot platform; Mitsubishi Electric, Nachi-Fujikawa, and Omron respectively exhibited AI vision inspection, collaborative robots, and smart controller products.

8、UR Robots launches Gen7 seventh-generation platform at IMTS Chicago exhibition, introducing three new collaborative robotic arms

14th, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, USA, UR Robots officially launched the Gen7 seventh-generation industrial automation and physical AI deployment platform, with the CB7 Core controller's computing power increased by 40% compared to the previous generation, and hardware size reduced by 30%. The platform also introduced three new g-series collaborative robotic arms, UR10g-1750, UR17g-1300, and UR18g-950, with native power supply and data communication links integrated into the tool flange, optimized wrist camera and AI sensor integration capabilities, and adapted for physical AI industrial deployment.

The platform is equipped with PolyScope X operating system, featuring built-in force-torque sensing and impedance control, capable of completing precision assembly, flexible grinding and other force-controlled tasks. The CB7 controller supports multiple network communications, can directly connect to PLC, MES, and vision systems, reducing the integration threshold for AI robots in industrial environments, and creating a unified software and hardware platform for industrial physical AI applications.

9、Agility Robotics releases fifth-generation Digit humanoid robot, real-world operational hours exceed 70,000 hours

On the 15th, Agility Robotics officially released the fifth-generation Digit humanoid robot, Digit 5. Compared to the previous generation, the robot has a 20% increase in load capacity, and a 30% extension in continuous operation time, with optimized leg structure and human-robot collaboration safety mechanisms, allowing it to operate in close proximity to humans without physical protective barriers. As of September, the Digit series robots have exceeded 70,000 hours of operational time in real warehouse and factory scenarios, with customers including Amazon, Toyota, and GXO, among global leading enterprises.

This model is developed for warehouse logistics material handling and factory loading and unloading scenarios, equipped with a fleet management cloud platform, capable of connecting with conveyor belts, mobile robots, and factory MES systems. The fifth-generation model has an early access trial channel open, with commercial release planned for the end of 2027, and the company is also simultaneously advancing the production line transformation of the RoboFab factory in Oregon to support the mass production of the new product.

10、Figure AI releases Helix2.5 embodied model, Figure03 deepens deployment in BMW factory logistics sorting

On the 17th, Figure AI announced the release of the Helix 2.5 embodied model, which can achieve zero-shot full-body autonomous operation in previously uncollected data unfamiliar home environments. Testing was conducted in 30 new residential scenarios, with the robot completing full-process household tasks such as home organization and item transportation, verifying the model's cross-environment generalization capability.

At the same time, the Figure 03 humanoid robot has deepened its deployment in the BMW Spartanburg factory in the United States, upgrading from basic sheet metal loading tasks to executing more complex material sorting and logistics sorting tasks. The robot relies on the Helix model to achieve coordinated full-body movement and dual-hand operation, capable of handling dynamic changes such as material position deviation and occlusion, continuously collecting automotive manufacturing scenario data, and iterating the model's industrial scenario operation capabilities.

11、Xingjian Robotics Exhibits at the Hefei World Manufacturing Conference Robot Exhibition, Displaying Industrial Welding and Inspection Robot Solutions

On the 20th, Xingjian Robotics participated in the 2026 World Manufacturing Conference Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Exhibition. The exhibition booth showcased a suspended dual-robot collaborative welding robot and an industrial equipment AI intelligent diagnostic system, offering automation welding and equipment inspection solutions for heavy industry manufacturing and the broad semiconductor industry.

The company demonstrated robot collaborative welding, workpiece defect recognition, and other functional demonstrations on-site, introducing robot implementation projects in heavy equipment manufacturing production lines. During the exhibition, the company connected with equipment manufacturing enterprises and automation integrators. The company also demonstrated its full-process delivery capabilities for industrial robots, including robot bodies, vision positioning, offline programming, and production line integration services.

12、Qiyuan Robotics Hosts New Product Launch Event in Shanghai, Launching Two Humanoid Robot Products

On the 20th, Qiyuan Robotics, under the umbrella of Shangwei New Materials, hosted a new product launch event in Shanghai themed 'Me and My Personal Robot,' officially launching the Q1 consumer-grade humanoid robot and the T1 wheeled service robot, both with a starting price of 19,999 yuan. This launch event adopted a 'Shanghai main venue + multiple city sub-venues' model, linking up with offline channels nationwide, with the first batch of authorized experience stores covering 7 cities across the country.

13、Deta Intelligent Releases Delta-0 Humanoid Base Model, Setting New Records for Task Execution Efficiency

On the 28th, Deta Intelligent released the native humanoid robot base model Delta-0. This model adopts a three-tier coordination architecture of 'brain-cerebellum-force-position,' capable of planning 32 steps within 210 seconds and continuously completing 9 common household tasks, setting new industry records for the number and quality of tasks completed within a unit of time. The model reuses existing upper-limb operation data, combining human full-body motion data to supplement lower-limb movement information, achieving synchronized movement and operation, providing a universal full-body intelligent capability for humanoid robots.

14、NVIDIA Introduces Open Agent Safety Platform for Robotics, Isaac GR00T Adds Over Ten New Whole Machine Ecosystem Partners

28日，英伟达正式推出Open Agent Safety Platform开放智能体安全平台，平台由OpenShell开源软件与Sentry参考系统组成，对AI智能体、机器人实施全栈安全管控。英伟达同步与Gecko Robotics达成合作，依托该平台强化工业机器人运行过程中的安全控制与行为隔离。

Isaac GR00T人形机器人开发平台在9月新增十余家整机企业生态合作，合作企业接入GR00T具身大模型、仿真工具链，用于人形机器人感知、决策与全身控制算法开发。平台打通仿真训练、模型微调、真机部署全链路，持续扩大全球机器人产业生态，助力物理AI模型在工业、物流场景安全落地部署。

15、Zhu Ji Dynamics jointly releases a full-stack domestically-produced electronic architecture humanoid robot with Dongtu Technology

28日，逐际动力联合东土科技在湖北宜昌发布全国首个搭载全栈国产电子架构的人形机器人。该方案实现操作系统、实时通信总线、AI芯片、工具软件全链路国产化，涵盖鸿道Intewell工业操作系统、AUTBUS确定性总线、MaVIEW工具软件及全国产AI处理器芯片，为国内首次以整机系统形式落地国产机器人“神经系统”方案。测试显示，该架构通信周期缩短至0.2秒，在网络攻击等场景下仍可安全运行。

16、中国移动灵犀双臂机器人斩获2026年度MUSE设计奖产品设计类金奖

In September, the 2026 MUSE Design Awards (MUSE Design Awards) results were announced, and the self-developed Lingxi wheeled dual-arm robot from China Mobile Hangzhou Research Center won the Gold Award in the Product Design - Robotics category, marking the third time a domestic robot product has won this award.

This robot's design is inspired by the mythological figure Erlang Shen. It features a 48 million pixel ultra-high-definition camera on its forehead, responsible for tasks such as target recognition and environmental perception. The body supports folding and lifting. The product is equipped with multimodal interaction capabilities, with an expression screen on its head, enabling voice and human-machine expression interaction, and can perform fine operations such as making coffee and brewing tea. This robot has been showcased multiple times at domestic large-scale industry exhibitions, including the 2026 World Manufacturing Conference Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Exhibition, where it demonstrated capabilities such as dual-arm grasping and human-machine interaction in front of professional audiences.

17、Galbot General Debuts at IFA 2026 to Advance European Cultural and Tourism Retail Scene

9月，Galbot General Debuts at IFA 2026 Berlin International Electronics Fair, showcasing the Galbot ET-1 bipedal humanoid robot

18、Boston Dynamics launches Robot Meta Factory Application Center in September, expanding Atlas humanoid robot in North American logistics scenarios

In September, Boston Dynamics officially launched the Robot Meta Factory Application Center (RMAC) at the Hyundai Motor Group's U.S. Georgia Meta Factory campus, used for industrial scenario training of the Atlas humanoid robot. Inside the center, Atlas robots perform tasks such as component sorting and material handling for manufacturing training, completing iterative operations in a factory environment.

The mass-produced Atlas humanoid robot also expands into the North American logistics sector, collaborating with 5 major North American logistics companies to advance pilot implementations of material transportation and goods sorting within warehouses. This center serves as an on-site training base for Atlas in manufacturing, continuously collecting real factory environment data to optimize the robot's perception, grasping, and mobility coordination capabilities.

19、Cross Dimension Intelligent humanoid robot deployed on 3C production line to undertake precision machining operations

9月，跨维智能DexForce W1 Pro人形机器人落地富士康、立讯精密等3C产线，承担零部件质检、打螺丝等精密作业。该机器人为国内首款实现“AI引擎－视觉－大脑－本体”全链路自研的人形机器人，采用Sim2Real技术路径，可自主完成多类高难度灵巧任务。

20、千寻智能轮式机器人落地商业综合体承担导购巡检服务

In September, Qianxun Smart's Moz1 wheeled robot was deployed in multiple shopping malls under Wanda and China Resources, taking on tasks such as guidance and inspection. The robot is equipped with its self-developed Spirit v1.6 embodied intelligent model, which can receive natural language instructions to autonomously decompose tasks, plan movement paths, and complete long-range complex operations. Previously, this model topped the industry rankings in the RoboArena evaluation, and the Moz1 robot participated in the second World Humanoid Robot Championship, winning the gold medal in the office scenario competition.

21、Skild collaborates with NVIDIA and Foxconn to deploy physical AI models for precise assembly of Blackwell chips

September, Skild joined forces with NVIDIA and Foxconn to deploy the Skild S1 physical AI foundational model onto dual-arm robotic arms, used in Foxconn's production lines for NVIDIA Blackwell chip system precision assembly. The model supports single-video demonstration learning, allowing the robotic arm to master multi-step precision assembly tasks with just one demonstration video, completing bus bar installation, limit block installation, and multiple screw fastening. It can autonomously adjust its actions in response to on-site disturbances, without the need for large-scale retraining for the task.

Skild has over 60 paying customers, with business scenarios covering factory precision manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, and end-of-line delivery. The model is pre-trained on the NVIDIA Isaac simulation platform, enabling rapid migration from simulation to real-world machines, addressing the demand for flexible self-adaptive operations in semiconductor precision assembly scenarios.

22、Theker9月柔性通用工厂机器人斩获LVMH奢侈品工厂订单，落地高端制造场景

In September, Spanish robotics company Theker disclosed that its flexible universal factory robot has secured an order from LVMH Group's luxury factory, officially entering the scene of high-end luxury manufacturing. This flexible factory robot is suitable for fine processing, material transportation, and semi-finished product sorting of luxury leather goods and accessories, and can meet the demand for small-batch, multi-product flexible production.

Enterprise initiates the on-site debugging of prototype machines, completing customized adaptation to meet the requirements of precision, cleanliness, and flexible operations for the luxury goods workshop, and conducting line integration testing. The enterprise simultaneously advances customer expansion in the European high-end manufacturing sector, engaging with luxury brands and high-end precision consumer factories, continuously refining the force control and visual perception capabilities of flexible robots.

23、Cognibotics9月欧盟EIC资助项目落地，HKM1800物流机器人平台启动工业测试

9月，瑞典Cognibotics公司获得的欧盟EIC欧洲创新理事会资助项目进入落地实施阶段，HKM1800物流与制造机器人平台正式启动工业现场测试。HKM1800平台经过现场实测，每小时可完成超过2000次抓取作业，整机能耗相比传统工业机器人降低三分之一。

该平台面向仓储物流、离散制造场景开发，集成自适应抓取、快速换件能力，适配多品类物料分拣、装箱任务。企业在欧洲多家工厂、仓库搭建试点环境，持续采集真实工况数据，优化抓取稳定性与动态响应性能。

24、奇瑞墨甲机器人海外市场拓展启动IPO筹备工作

In September, Qiche's subsidiary Moke Robot continues to expand its overseas business, with the Mokein humanoid robot adding new orders in the Southeast Asia and Middle East markets. The number of countries where the overseas business has been implemented has exceeded 35, covering more than 100 application scenarios such as exhibition halls, government affairs, and education. At the 2026 World Robot Conference, Qiche's Executive Vice President Zhang Guibing stated that Moke Robot is making relevant preparations for IPO listing, discussing multiple potential listing locations, and plans to increase global delivery volume to 10,000 units by 2027.

25、Motion9月HaaS人形机器人即服务新增2个比利时工业试点，覆盖装箱分拣任务

In September, the Belgian robotics company Motion's "Humanoid Robot as a Service (HaaS)" business added two new pilot projects in Belgium's local industrial scenarios. The pilot scenarios cover two typical operational tasks: factory material packaging and warehouse goods sorting. The robots are delivered to factories using the HaaS leasing model, eliminating the need for customers to bear the full hardware procurement cost upfront.

Enterprises rely on the HaaS platform to provide an integrated solution for robot hardware, model iteration, and operation and maintenance services, continuously expanding the number of pilot factories within Belgium. On-site long-term continuous operation tests are conducted to optimize the robot's grasping, mobility, and obstacle avoidance capabilities, collect real operational data from industrial scenarios, and iterate the robot's base model.

26、Vesoma launches European humanoid robot joint project, focusing on industrial humanoid robot R&D

New robotics company Vesoma has announced a European joint R&D project for humanoid robots. The company was founded by former executives of Synapticon and Easybrain, with a core focus on the R&D of industrial humanoid robots. The team consists of seasoned professionals in motion control, embodied AI, and robot hardware, aiming to develop a general-purpose industrial humanoid robot suitable for European factory environments.

The project officially launched in September, with the simultaneous release of the product technology roadmap. The focus is on developing lightweight joint modules and edge embodied reasoning solutions, with the development of operational capabilities for automotive components and electronic assembly scenarios. The company collaborates with multiple European research institutions and component manufacturers to jointly develop, building simulation and real-scenario training platforms, conducting robot prototype design and component selection, advancing prototype development, simulation testing, and early customer pre-engagement work.

27、Toyota Motor Corporation increases R&D investment in humanoid robots in September by collaborating with Japanese automakers

In September, Toyota Motor Corporation disclosed that it is collaborating with multiple Japanese automakers to increase investment in humanoid robot research and development, aiming to explore the scalable application of humanoid robots in automotive manufacturing scenarios. Toyota is leveraging its own automotive production lines as test environments, optimizing the operational capabilities of humanoid robots for tasks such as component handling, interior assembly, and quality inspection.

Enterprise joint R&D team conducts production line real-scenario testing, collects automotive manufacturing scenario dataset, optimizes robot dual-arm coordination, force control assembly capabilities. Joint R&D projects share production line scenario resources, parts supply chain and simulation platform, reducing individual enterprise R&D costs.

28、Kawasaki Robotics upgrades 8-axis physical AI robot platform in September, adding support for welding and assembly industrial scenarios

In September, Kawasaki Robotics completed an iterative upgrade of the 8-axis physical AI robot platform, achieving scenario adaptation and optimization for industrial welding and precision assembly applications. The 8-degree-of-freedom platform is equipped with a physical AI perception and decision-making module, supporting adaptive operation under dynamic conditions such as workpiece position offset and occlusion. It can perform weld seam tracking and precision assembly tasks of components.

The platform conducts on-site testing at automotive parts factories to optimize motion control algorithms, visual recognition, and force control coordination capabilities. The company simultaneously launches配套的离线编程、数字孪生 tools to reduce the deployment and debugging cycle of production lines. The platform opens sample machine testing to automotive and heavy industry manufacturing customers, continuously collects field operating conditions feedback to iterate the product, and promotes the落地 of the 8-axis physical AI robot platform in welding and assembly industrial scenarios.

29、NTN9月推出新一代人形机器人腕关节模组，向本土整机企业开展送样联调经

9月，日本NTN对外推出新一代人形机器人腕关节模组iWRIST迭代版本，该模组集成精密轴承、力矩传感、驱动单元，对腕部负载能力、轻量化水平、力感知性能完成升级优化。该产品针对人形机器人末端作业需求开发，可实现高速平滑的多维度姿态调节，适配装配、检测、柔性抓取等操作工况。

NTN将该腕关节模组向日本本土多家人形机器人整机企业交付样品，进入客户整机联调测试阶段。企业同步完善模组配套技术文档与测试套件，配合整机厂商开展可靠性、耐久度验证工作。

30、清水建设推进建筑喷射机器人RoboSprayⅡ工地试点

9月，日本清水建设的耐火被覆喷射机器人RoboSprayⅡ持续开展建筑工地现场试点测试。该建筑喷射机器人面向建筑施工场景，可自动完成混凝土、防火防护材料自动化喷射作业，能够适配工地复杂地形环境，替代高危的人工喷涂作业。

The device has conducted on-site construction verification in multiple public building engineering projects in Japan, collecting real-world site operation data to verify the equipment's construction efficiency, spray uniformity, and overall operational stability. Shimizu Corporation simultaneously collected feedback from frontline construction personnel to iteratively refine the robot's operation logic and mobility performance.

31、Modern Robotics, Doosan Robotics deepen collaboration with NVIDIA, building a robot intelligent agent operating system based on the Isaac platform

In September, South Korean Modern Robotics and Doosan Robotics simultaneously deepened their technical collaboration with NVIDIA, leveraging the NVIDIA Isaac Robotics Platform to jointly develop an intelligent agent operating system for humanoid and industrial robots. Both parties based on the Isaac Sim simulation environment and GR00T embodied large model,打通 simulation training, model fine-tuning, and real machine deployment pipeline, developing a unified robot底层 system, achieving integration of robot perception, planning, and full-body motion control.

The joint team completed multiple rounds of simulation verification and real machine integration, optimizing the intelligent agent's autonomous decision-making capability in factory environments. Modern Robotics focuses on the development of humanoid robots for automotive manufacturing scenarios; Doosan Robotics focuses on industrial collaborative robots and mobile robots.

32、LG Group accelerates R&D of bipedal humanoid robot in September, planning to release mass-produced model in Q1 2027

In September, South Korean LG Group disclosed an accelerated R&D progress of bipedal humanoid robots, and announced the product timeline, planning to release a mass-produced humanoid robot in Q1 2027. This bipedal humanoid robot is equipped with NVIDIA's computing platform, with NVIDIA providing edge-side computing chips and embodied AI-related technical support.

LG completed multiple rounds of prototype machine gait and dual-arm grasping tests, optimizing the robot's motion stability, environmental perception, and multi-modal interaction capabilities. The product is positioned for manufacturing factories and commercial service scenarios, capable of performing tasks such as material handling, equipment inspection, and simple assembly.

Main financing events

1、Songying Technology continuously completes A round and A1 round hundreds of millions of yuan financing to iterate physical AI operating system

1 day, physical AI operating system enterprise Songying Technology announced the completion of several hundred million yuan A round and A1 round financing consecutively, which is the third round of financing within half a year. This round was led by CICC Capital and Wuhan Hongshan Capital, with Shangrong Capital, Auson Technology, Gaixin Capital, Shanghai Angel Club, and other institutions participating, and Zhongneng Fund and other old shareholders over-subscribed. Songying Technology was founded in 2021, with its core product being the ORCA OS physical AI training and deployment platform, which possesses full-stack independent intellectual property. This round of financing will focus on the continuous iteration of the ORCA OS system, deep adaptation to domestic chip ecosystems, developer ecosystem construction, and the large-scale implementation of key industry scenarios.

2、Zeno Robotics completes several hundred million yuan seed round financing focusing on the development of foundational models for physical intelligence

15th, Hangzhou Zeno Future Technology Co., Ltd. (Zeno Robotics) announced the completion of several hundred million yuan seed round financing, with investors including Shunyu Optics, Muxi Shares, Zhongwang Yinxin, SAIYI Industrial Fund, and Li Capital.

Zeno Robotics was founded in 2025, and it is a physical intelligence company centered on foundational models, dedicated to building reliable and dexterous robot systems. It has released the 3B parameter collaborative intelligent foundational model Zeno-1, which adopts a decentralized architecture, enabling robots to autonomously make decisions based on vision and interaction history without a central controller. This round of financing will primarily be used for the development, training, and deployment infrastructure of embodied intelligence foundational models, as well as global expansion. The company has already conducted PoC tests in Australia and New Zealand and other overseas regions, and is expected to start large-scale implementation in the first half of 2027.

3、Paxini Intelligent completes several hundred million yuan B++ round financing, cumulative financing amount exceeds 4 billion yuan

16th, the embodied perception technology enterprise Paxini announced the completion of several hundred million yuan B++ round financing, bringing the company's cumulative financing amount to over 4 billion yuan. This round of financing was jointly invested by Guangxin Fund, Sichuan Science and Technology Investment Group, Shandong Guohui Fund, CITIC Capital, Senma Fangdao, and other institutions, with Jingming Capital and Hexiong Fangce, among other old shareholders, over-subscribing.

Paxini Intelligent specializes in 6D Hall array tactile sensors, building a full-chain hardware product matrix of 'tactile sensor - dexterous hand - humanoid robot', with customers covering all top domestic humanoid robot manufacturers. This round of financing, which is only about one month after its 100 million yuan strategic round of financing in August, will be used for tactile sensor production capacity expansion, technological iteration, and scenario implementation, to continuously consolidate its leading position in the embodied perception sector.

4、Digua Robotics completes a 400 million USD C round financing

17th, Digua Robotics officially announced the completion of a 400 million USD C round financing. This round of financing was led by Future Assets, with Meituan Strategic Investment, Hefei Guotou,南山 Strategic New Investment, Jingquan Capital, and other government investment platforms, as well as Kaihui Fund, Huamei International Investment Group, and other institutions jointly participating, with Gao Ling Venture Capital, Wuyuan Capital, Xianxing Capital, and other old shareholders continuing to add investment.

This round of financing aims to strengthen the full-range product layout of the Xuyu chip, build a full-chain software platform covering data collection, model training, simulation verification, and inference deployment, and provide a soft-hard integrated embodied intelligence infrastructure to meet the full-scenario development needs from mature products to general-purpose humanoid robots. Digua Robotics was founded in 2024 and is a subsidiary of Horizon, focusing on the universal bottom layer of robot software and hardware. Its Xuyu series chips have already exceeded 8 million units in cumulative shipments.

5、Fangqi Technology completes a million-level angel round financing, with a Tsinghua team developing a semantic world model

21st, the general-purpose brain developer for embodied intelligence, Fangqi Technology, announced the completion of a million-level angel round financing, with investors including Qidizhixing Venture Capital, among other institutions. Fangqi Technology was founded in February 2026, with its core team members all coming from Tsinghua University, and its founder, Dr. Wang Xinzhou, had deeply participated in the design of Tencent's Huan Yuan 3D model and physical AI algorithm architecture.

The company was the first in the industry to propose the 'semantic world model + Turing learning' combined architecture, integrating embodied large models with world models to solve the problem of weak generalization ability in robots, and building a universal skill operating system that can continuously learn and migrate across different bodies. This round of financing will be used for core technology development, team expansion, and accelerating typical scenario verification and commercialization implementation.

6、Cognex announced in September that it will invest approximately 500 million USD to acquire RealSense, expanding its 3D depth perception business for robots

22nd, Cognex announced an acquisition agreement, intending to acquire the RealSense 3D depth camera business for approximately 500 million USD in cash, with the transaction expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. The acquisition target only includes the 3D depth camera business, and the RealSense facial recognition certification business will be split off and independently operated before the closing. Cognex also simultaneously launched an employee retention incentive plan, setting up a three-year cash retention plan and restricted stock incentives.

RealSense was originally incubated by Intel and completed its business split in 2025. Its 3D depth perception technology can be used for robotic arm guidance, autonomous mobile robots, and environment reconstruction and autonomous navigation for humanoid robots. This acquisition will strengthen Cognex's capabilities in 3D machine vision and depth perception for robots, and complete a full-stack vision solution from 2D code reading to 3D depth perception, expanding its business in the fields of physical AI, humanoid robots, and industrial automation.

7、Dahuhu Zhiyuan completes thousands of thousands of yuan Pre-A round financing

24th, Beijing Dahuhu Zhiyuan Technology Co., Ltd. announced the completion of thousands of thousands of yuan Pre-A round financing, exclusively invested by the Old Eagle Fund. Dahuhu Zhiyuan was founded in 2023, focusing on the intelligent replication, standardization production, and unmanned implementation of intangible cultural heritage cuisine, building a matrix of intangible cultural heritage intelligent catering robots, with its core product being the Yuanhu AI Pancake Robot, which can make pancake and egg, intangible cultural heritage noodles, and Chinese stir-fried dishes.

Company independently develops machine vision, multi-dimensional intelligent perception, adaptive temperature control and dynamic algorithm models, converting intangible cultural heritage manual craftsmanship into precise AI intelligent programs that can be replicated. The product has been adapted to multiple scenarios such as scenic spots, commercial areas, and campuses. This round of financing will be used for AI algorithm iteration, intangible cultural heritage food technology R&D, product matrix upgrades, national market expansion, and core talent team building.

8、Libpet completes $3 million seed round financing focusing on airport shuttle robot scenarios

On the 27th, Hong Kong startup Libpet announced the completion of a $3 million seed round strategic financing round, with the investor being the global airport lounge operator, Ring Asia Group. Libpet focuses on airport shuttle and elderly care assistance scenarios, with core products including APS autonomous passenger service robots and climbing wheelchair robots.

Among them, APS terminal shuttle robots are positioned for low-speed autonomous driving, integrating multi-source perception fusion technology to address the mixed human-machine scenarios in the terminal, solving the pain point of long-distance walking. This round of financing will be invested in core patent R&D, mass production of multiple robot products, and promoting commercialization in Hong Kong, the UK, and France. The company team has previously visited over 200 elderly care institutions and airports domestically and internationally, forming a complete practical path from research to implementation.

9、Benmo Technology listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange main board on September 29th as the first global direct drive company

29日，本末动力（北京）科技股份有限公司（简称“本末科技”）正式在港交所主板挂牌上市，股票代码为6731.HK，被业内称为“全球直驱第一股”。公司本次全球发售5000万股H股，发行价为每股21.60港元，上市首日开盘价22.48港元，较发行价上涨4.1%，首日总市值突破60亿港元。

This company, Benmou Technology, was founded in 2020, with direct-drive technology as its core, mainly engaged in direct-drive power modules and legged robots, building a full-chain technical system of

10、TEKEVER completes $580 million D-round financing, valuing at $6.4 billion, officially entering the embodied robotics field

9月，欧洲自主系统企业TEKEVER正式完成5.8亿美元D轮融资，交易后企业估值抬升至64亿美元。本轮由UC Investments与Baillie Gifford联合领投，Merlyn Advisors作为战略投资者入局，原有股东持续加注。

TEKEVER was founded in 2001, with its early core business concentrated in the AI drone field, having achieved profitability for six consecutive years. This round of financing will be entirely invested in robot technology R&D, production line scaling manufacturing, and global business expansion. The company will simultaneously include all three types of mobile robot platforms—wheel, biped, and quadruped—into its development plan, aiming to deploy products in industrial, logistics, security, and high-risk operation scenarios, officially expanding from the drone field to the embodied robot sector.

11、Neura Robotics advances C-round financing, accelerating the mass production of humanoid robots and expanding industrial clients in the automotive and electronics sectors

In September, German company Neura Robotics continued to advance the work of securing its C-round financing, accelerating the mass production of humanoid robots. The company announced its C-round financing in June 2026, with a potential total funding amount of up to 1.4 billion USD, with funds gradually arriving in September, to be used for expanding the production lines of humanoid robots, iterating physical AI algorithms, and expanding industrial clients in the automotive and electronics manufacturing sectors. The company is headquartered in Muehlhausen, Germany, and has developed a full-stack physical AI platform, with a product portfolio that includes humanoid robots, collaborative mechanical arms, and autonomous mobile robots.

In September, the company conducted sample machine tests and on-site pilots with European automotive component and consumer electronics factories, advancing the on-site deployment of multiple robots, and simultaneously reached a cooperation with SECO to jointly promote the industrialization of physical AI in Europe, providing cognitive robot solutions to manufacturing clients, and continuously expanding the global industrial client order reserves.

12、First Hydrogen acquires RoboticsCo equity, establishing a wholly-owned subsidiary for humanoid robots

In September, the Canadian hydrogen company First Hydrogen announced the acquisition of RoboticsCo equity, establishing a wholly-owned subsidiary for humanoid robots after the acquisition, to layout in the intersection field of energy and humanoid robots. The new subsidiary focuses on developing humanoid robots for hydrogen factories, energy storage stations, and energy operation and maintenance scenarios, used for equipment inspection, material transportation, and simple equipment maintenance tasks.

The equity transaction and subsidiary organizational structure were completed, and the demand research and solution design for energy scenario humanoid robots were initiated. The company leverages its own hydrogen industry resources, prioritizing the planning of scenario pilots in hydrogen production workshops, hydrogen refueling stations, and energy storage power stations, advancing the adaptation of robots to special working conditions in the energy industry such as explosion-proof and environmental resistance, breaking through the application scenarios of humanoid robots in the energy industry, and exploring the commercialization model of energy plus robots.

Orders and Deliveries

1、Xingdong Jiyuan logistics sorting robots increase the peak capacity of new landing points

In September, Xingdongjinyuan Logistics' four-legged sorting robots added three new provincial logistics centers, with the total number of operational sites exceeding 15; the peak sorting capacity was upgraded to 2100 pieces/hour, and the operational efficiency reached over 85% of that of human workers, with the cooperation scenarios with SF Express and China Post continuing to expand. In the second quarter of 2026, Xingdongjinyuan started large-scale delivery of thousands of robots, with a delivery growth rate of 300%. This solution is the first in the industry to complete product-market matching verification for embodied logistics solutions, capable of running continuously and stably for 24 hours.

2、Zhisen Technology released explosion-proof four-legged robots, with order expansion in multiple scenarios

In September, Zhisen Technology launched the SP1 explosion-proof four-legged inspection robot, targeting high-risk environments such as petrochemicals and energy stations, and made its debut at the Shanghai Chemical Exhibition and China Goods Fair. The fire rescue robot added two provincial fire headquarters bulk procurement orders; the four-legged inspection robot was deployed in Baosteel, Angang, and other steel plants, expanding the high-risk inspection scenarios in heavy industry. By June 2026, Zhisen Technology's embodied intelligent robots had exceeded 15,000 units in mass production, with products entering over 300 business scenarios of ecological partners, covering fields such as power, fire fighting, and security.

3、New Song's multi-robot collaborative system expands semiconductor mechanical hand batch delivery

In September, New Song Robot's OneHub Yi Zhu multi-robot collaborative system added new customers in the automotive and electronics industries. This system adopts a three-level architecture and can collaborate with multiple forms of robots to complete complex industrial tasks. In the semiconductor field, two-axis and three-axis vacuum direct-drive mechanical hands have been batch imported into downstream wafer factories' mature production lines, and four-axis vacuum direct-drive mechanical hands have completed client-side on-site verification and entered the small-batch delivery phase. In September, New Song showcased its full range of products and solutions, including embodied intelligence and industrial robots, at the Shanghai Industrial Fair's forward-looking release.

4、UBTech's Zigong production line continues to ramp up, with new automotive customers for industrial humanoid products

In September, UBTech's first Southwest humanoid robot assembly line in Zigong, Sichuan, continued to ramp up, landing one year ahead of the original 2027 plan; the first batch of orders for the U1 consumer-grade humanoid robot entered the delivery preparation phase, with deliveries expected to start around mid-September. The industrial humanoid Crazr series added new automotive customers such as GAC and BYD, and was deployed in the welding workshop for material handling scenarios. On September 12, UBTech's Liuzhou million-unit industrial humanoid robot super smart factory officially started production, with an annual planned production capacity exceeding 10,000 units.

5、Zhiyuan Robotics showcased at IFA 2026, and the Serbian factory entered the production ramp-up phase

In September, Zhiyuan Robotics showcased at IFA 2026 Berlin International Electronics Exhibition, displaying the精灵 G2 and远征 A3 mass-produced models, and demonstrated industrial scene operations such as 3C quality inspection and logistics sorting on-site. The A3 humanoid robot participated in the AI industry parade in Warsaw, Poland, showcasing technical capabilities to the European market. The Serbian Sabac factory entered the production ramp-up phase in September, with a planned annual production capacity of up to 20,000 units, covering the European and global markets. In terms of domestic mass production, Zhiyuan models have achieved routine implementation in 23细分 industries, among which the精灵 G2 achieved a success rate of 99.99% in the Dragon Flag Technology tablet quality inspection line.

6、Leju Industrial Solutions Implemented at Midea Hefei Production Line, Adding New Home Appliance and Communication Industry Orders

In September, Leju Robotics' Taskor industrial deployment solution was implemented at Midea Hefei production line, completing tasks such as box unloading and material box transportation; the Qufu 5W industrial body added new home appliance and communication industry customer orders. This solution adopts a graphical drag-and-drop orchestration mode, reducing the deployment cycle of a single robot from months to hours, and supports one-click batch replication of standardized actions. Currently, this industrial solution has been pre-ordered by over ten industry-leading customers including FAW, Hisense, and China Logistics, covering multiple types of industrial scenarios.

7、Zhi Fang Ping Lovebao Robot Added 5 New Cities, First Entering Transportation Hub Scenarios

In September, Zhi Fang Ping Lovebao coffee robot added 5 new cities, cumulatively covering 17 provinces and cities across the country; the product first entered transportation hub scenarios such as high-speed railway stations and airports, expanding public service scenarios. The robot is equipped with the self-developed NeuroVLA brain-like architecture embodied large model, capable of autonomously completing the entire process of coffee and ice cream production. The same hardware can seamlessly adapt to different scenarios such as retail services and industrial manufacturing. Previously, the product has been operating routinely in commercial streets and parks.

8、Jiangxing Intelligent Inspection Robot Added Central Government Enterprise Orders, Cumulative Service Sites Exceed 1800

In September, Jiangxing Intelligent Ling Cun C1U inspection robot added State Grid and Sinopec orders, with cumulative service industrial sites exceeding 1800; Qingshun X1U heavy-duty operation robot was deployed in mine scenarios. Both robots are equipped with self-developed JX-Phi Brain physical AI brain, supporting cross-body and cross-scenario technology reuse.

Jiangxing Intelligent showcased at the China International Big Data Industry Expo, demonstrating the physical AI technology system and industrial scenario implementation results, and was selected as a global embodied intelligent commercial implementation case.

9、Shiyuan Shares Industrial Quadruped Robot Implemented at Southern Power Grid Patrol Operation Integrated Scale Application

In September, the MAXHUB X7 industrial-grade four-legged robot from Viewsonic Corporation was deployed in multiple substations of China Southern Power Grid, achieving the large-scale application of the