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Monday 24 November 2025

When EV know-how meets humanoid robots: Chinese automakers' pivot to 'physical AI'

China's electric vehicle (EV) makers are shifting more of their R&D toward humanoid robots, betting the next phase of AI competition will centre on physical-world applications...

Monday 24 November 2025

NSK develops humanoid robot actuators, targets 2028 launch

Japan-based NSK has announced the development of actuators capable of enabling agile movements in humanoid robots. These drive products include rotary actuators for joints such as...

Monday 24 November 2025

Foxconn unveils bipedal robot with dexterous hand, targets 1Q26 factory deployment

At Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD25), the spotlight fell on the debut of Foxconn's bipedal humanoid robot. Due to venue constraints, the robot was showcased statically, focusing on its advanced...

Saturday 22 November 2025

Foxconn trains factory robots with AI and digital-twin simulations

Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD25) focused on the role of physical AI in future factories, featuring humanoid, task-specific, and service robots...

Friday 21 November 2025

Toyota and Volkswagen quietly wage an invisible robot war

Global attention is currently fixated on the humanoid robots unveiled by upstart automakers: Tesla's Optimus and BMW-backed Figure 02...

Friday 21 November 2025

From cars to robots: How automakers are using industrial scale to dominate humanoid AI

Roughly 20 automakers worldwide have now announced plans to enter the humanoid-robot arena—from Tesla and Germany's automotive...

Friday 21 November 2025

Humanoid robots enter carmakers' factories, but key barriers slow wider adoption

The global race to deploy humanoid robots in the automotive industry has moved decisively from the laboratory into commercial reality in 2025. Yet behind high-profile demonstrations—from...

Thursday 20 November 2025

Taiwan's precision components drive humanoid robot development

Hon Hai (Foxconn) is set to unveil its humanoid robot, developed in collaboration with Taiwanese suppliers, at its Hon Hai Technology Day (HHTD) event scheduled for November 21–22,...

Wednesday 19 November 2025

Meta Platforms accelerates robotics efforts with leadership changes and expanded hiring

Meta Platforms is intensifying its robotics initiatives by appointing Li-Chen Miller, formerly head of its smart glasses division, as the first product manager for its Reality Labs...

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Tesla unveils three-phase blueprint to scale Optimus robot

The head of Tesla's artificial-intelligence division recently warned employees that 2026 will be the most demanding year of their lives, urging the AI organization to brace for an...

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Tesla AI VP Ashok Elluswamy emerges as key figure in firm's ambitious robotics and FSD plans

Tesla has outlined an aggressive roadmap targeting mass production of its Optimus humanoid robot and expansion of its Robotaxi service, with CEO Elon Musk's trillion-dollar compensation...

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Taiwanese suppliers target lightweight components as humanoid robots prioritize endurance

Debate has recently emerged regarding whether the prospects for humanoid robots are more hype than reality, with recent reports from industry insiders in China noting that US investors...

Monday 17 November 2025

Reducer demand rises as humanoid robot competition intensifies across Taiwan and China

As the integration of production technology advances, the demand for humanoid robots and robotic dogs is growing, with the reducer—a key component known for its high gross margin...

Monday 17 November 2025

Taiwan's humanoid robot race heats up beyond Foxconn

Transmission component maker Hiwin Technologies has positioned itself as a key player in Taiwan's humanoid robot supply chain, with its robotics business expected to exceed 10% of...

Thursday 13 November 2025

BenQ Medical eyes 2026 growth with 3 key product lines, targets China surgical robot market

BenQ Medical Technology, a subsidiary of Qisda Corporation, remained profitable through the first three quarters of 2025. The company's president, Michael Guan, said BenQ Medical...

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