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Unitree and UBTech move from hardware to robotic brains and AI
In a major move for the robotics industry, two of China's leading humanoid robot companies, Unitree and UBTech, are changing strategy from focusing on hardware to focusing on developing core AI models and robotic operating systems, known as "robot brains."
UBTech: revenue of the humanoid robots division grew by 2200%
On March 31, 2026, UBTECH Robotics released its 2025 results, marking a turning point for the industry. While some players, including AgiBot and Unitree, have already achieved notable success with fast sales cycles, it is UBTECH's audited numbers that for the first time provide a holistic view of the massive financial shift towards two-legged industrial work.
The autonomous equipment billing problem that no one is solving
82% of fleet operators still rely on manual inventory of their vehicles. This statistic should raise red flags for anyone watching the autonomous systems market accelerate. We implement machines that operate 24/7 without human intervention, but their economic output is still documented through spreadsheets, phone calls and quarterly reconciliations.
From cobots to autonomous solutions: how agentic AI is changing industrial robotics
From factory floors to distribution centers, robots are moving from simply repeating instructions to making decisions on their own—and it is this transition that holds the biggest source of ROI for managers in the coming years. Over the past ten years, collaborative robots have been perceived as efficient, tireless assistants performing strictly programmed, repetitive tasks, while all significant decisions were left to humans.
Airbus is betting on humanoid robot Walker S2
UBTech and Airbus announced a partnership to introduce Walker S2 humanoid robots into aircraft manufacturing. A service agreement signed in January 2026 targets the particular demands of aircraft production, including precision assembly and quality control in confined spaces. The article examines the robot's autonomous battery replacement system and its intended role on the factory floor.
Semiconductor supply for robotics
As robotics adoption accelerates globally, procurement and engineering teams are being forced to rethink how they manage delivery times, component lifecycles, and supply risks in an increasingly volatile semiconductor market. If previously the development of robotics was hampered mainly by mechanical complexity, software integration and safety requirements, today one of the main limiting factors is the availability of electronic components.
Neura Robotics reportedly in talks to raise $1.2 billion for humanoid development
Neura Robotics GmbH is reportedly in talks to raise €1 billion (about $1.2 billion) in a new funding round. These funds should accelerate the development of the humanoid robot platform and the expansion of the portfolio of intelligent robotics solutions.
LimX COSA turns humanoids into autonomous partners
LimX Dynamics introduced COSA, an agentic operating system for humanoid robots, on January 12, 2026. The architecture combines whole-body control, learned skills and higher-level cognition. The article explains how semantic memory and concurrent reasoning and movement are intended to help the Oli humanoid respond proactively and carry out longer tasks without repeatedly stopping to think.
Streets of Tomorrow
The bustle of a modern city intersection is a chaotic symphony of engines, hurrying pedestrians and shrill whistles. But in cities like Wuhu and Hangzhou, a new conductor has taken the helm. On January 10, 2026, China's People's Police Day, AiMOGA Robotics officially launched its ZhiJing R001 (Intelligent Police Squad) to the forefront of urban traffic management.
A new era of robot assistants begins with the advent of Figure 03
Creating a universal humanoid robot capable of freely existing in unpredictable conditions at home or in a complex factory site has long been a dream of artificial intelligence. Now, with the announcement of Figure 03, the Figure AI company is not just presenting another piece of equipment - it is setting a completely new vector for the development of robotics, shifting the focus from unique industrial installations to mass-produced unified machines that can become an assistant to everyone.
TITAN: An industrial giant quietly redefining hard work
While the world of robotics was experiencing heated discussions around the household humanoid model NEO from the company 1X, focused on household cleaning and folding laundry, a completely different giant entered the scene. During the key presentation at the NVIDIA GTC 2025 conference, the flagship RoboForce, the industrial robot TITAN, was presented.