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Unitree Robotics Surges 629% After $904 Million Shanghai IPO, Puts Humanoid Robots in Focus
Unitree Robotics surged 629% in its Shanghai trading debut after raising 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million) in an initial public offering, becoming the first publicly traded humanoid robot maker in mainland China.
Embodied AI - 300 plus AI products set to make their global debuts at WAIC 2026 with strong focus on practical applications
In Shanghai, July 16, 2026, the final countdown to one of the world's largest artificial intelligence (AI) events has entered its last stage.
Embodied AI - How a Magnet Shortage Is Throttling Western Humanoid Ambitions
In April 2025, Elon Musk revealed that Optimus production had stalled over a magnet problem: Tesla was waiting on a Chinese export license for the rare-earth magnets that drive one of the robot's arm actuators. It was an unusually specific admission, and it pointed at a dependency
Embodied AI - Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in Phoenix
June 29 (Reuters) - Uber and Alphabet's Waymo have ended their self-driving partnership in Phoenix, Arizona, as the ride-hailing giant prepares to launch a new autonomous vehicle collaboration in the city.
Embodied AI - What Tesla's Optimus Timeline Really Tells Investors
While Polymarket’s Optimus contracts may be priced accurately, the underlying reasons for these valuations are widely misunderstood. Ahead of the June 30 deadline, Polymarket’s contract on the likelihood of Tesla releasing Optimus sits at just 1%, while the consensus for the December 31 deadline is tilted slightly higher
