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LG plans NVIDIA-based humanoid debut in early 2027
LG and NVIDIA signed a memorandum covering robotics, AI factories and next-generation mobility. LG plans a bipedal humanoid debut in the first quarter of 2027, factory validation of CLOiD and robot data infrastructure. Further plans include a Vera Rubin reference site and an 80 MW AI factory in Cheonan.
Sony robotic hand patent points to continuing humanoid research
Sony filed a US patent application describing a robotic hand with an opposable thumb and three distinct rotation axes. Drawings also show a wheeled humanoid, but do not establish a product announcement or commercialization plan. The article places the mechanism in the context of Sony's continuing robotics research and QRIO history.
Study ranks China first in autonomous vehicle readiness
An eCarsTrade study ranked 15 countries on robotaxi deployment, infrastructure, regulation and public opinion, placing China first and the United States second. The report highlights commercial passenger operations rather than announcements and excludes driver-assistance systems. It also compares Singapore, Germany and the UAE, including roads, 5G and charging infrastructure.
MenloAI presents compact Asimov 2 humanoid
MenloAI presented Asimov 2, a compact humanoid prototype for developers, researchers and education teams. The 120 cm platform combines Raspberry Pi 5 and Radxa CM5 computing with Asimov OS and LLM integration. Its early skill profile centers on obstacle avoidance and goods sorting, with a stated price of $35,000.
PrimeBOT presents compact Q1 personal humanoid
PrimeBOT presented Q1 at CES 2026, a 50 cm personal humanoid for homes, classrooms and laboratories. The 4 kg robot combines customizable panels and behavior with open SDK and HDK tools. Its listed capabilities include fine tabletop tasks, and the stated price is $12,000.
Unitree humanoid robot IPO values manufacturer at $9 billion
Unitree priced its Shanghai STAR Market IPO at CNY150.8 per share, implying a valuation of about $9.04 billion. The company plans to raise around CNY6.1 billion for robot development and manufacturing expansion. The article reviews revenue growth, profit pressure, US market restrictions and comparisons with competing humanoid businesses.
UBTech U1 humanoid companion targets older and single people
UBTech presented U1 under its UWorld brand as a social companion rather than a general household assistant. The report describes conversation, reminders and claimed stress recognition, with a Lite price of CNY119,800 and deliveries planned for September. Independent evidence for health-related capabilities and privacy safeguards remains an important gap.
WUJI Tech presents HAND 2 robotic hand
WUJI HAND 2 is a five-fingered robotic hand aimed at dexterous manipulation, teleoperation and research. It combines biomimetic mechanics, direct-drive actuators and fingertip force sensing with SDK, ROS 2 and simulation support. The device is in production with a quoted $16,000 price, emphasizing development workflows over raw strength.
How autonomous robots are changing Arctic and Antarctic science
British Antarctic Survey researchers use autonomous gliders, underwater platforms, surface vessels and drones to extend polar observation beyond human access and ship endurance. Examples include glacier monitoring, penguin counts, krill surveys and geological mapping. The systems complement scientists, while AI may help coordinate data and direct future missions.
Robotera presents M7 upper-body humanoid
Robotera presented M7, an upper-body humanoid focused on embodied AI research, teleoperation and manipulation. The 119 cm platform has 43 degrees of freedom, including 24 in its hands, and uses Linux and ROS. Robotera states it is in production at $100,000, with early capability ratings and no navigation focus.
Paris-based UMA presents Northstar humanoid that learns by observing people
Paris robotics company UMA presented Northstar, a lightweight humanoid prototype intended to learn practical tasks by observing people. The 165 cm robot weighs 40 kg and targets goods sorting and clothes folding. Its developing skill profile and stated $70,000 price position it as a research direction rather than a mature mass-market product.