Robotics and humanoid robotics & civilian drones discussion

BYD is getting into humanoid robot in a big way this year with 20000 expect to be deployed by end of this year.

Finally they learned to climb stairs

Humanoid and robotic equipment sort out parcels at the Jianggao logistics site under the Guangzhou postal center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, May 29, 2026. The logistics site recently introduced some humanoid robotic sorters to undertake jobs including parcel sorting and identification, capable of processing up to 1,200 parcels per hour.

The Guangzhou postal center has been strengthening its technological capabilities in recent years by upgrading automated sorting equipment including robots, robotic arms and unmanned forklifts. The center processes an average of 6.5 million mails daily, with peaks exceeding 10 million. (All photos by Xinhua/Deng Hua)

AI toy robot export and local market size is growing very rapidly. Until you work on a product, it's hard to just appreciate how dominant China is.

R&D only, but interesting.

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A robot prepares popcorn for visitors in the exhibition hall of the National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2026. The National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications was launched on May 16 in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, which is home to a growing number of robotics makers, including Unitree. The base features more than 130 robots operating in over 30 vocational scenarios, ranging from catering, unmanned retail, and event performances to power line inspections, fruit picking and downhole operations. (All photos by Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)



Robots stage a boxing show in the exhibition hall of the National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2026.



A visitor takes photos of a robot in the exhibition hall of the National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2026.



People visit the exhibition hall of the National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2026.



This photo shows a view of the motion-capture data collection area in the exhibition hall of the National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2026.



A robot serves coffee in the exhibition hall of the National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2026.



A robot demonstrates its ability at the industrial manufacturing training area in the exhibition hall of the National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2026.



A robot dog demonstrates underground operation in the exhibition hall of the National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2026.

Hangzhou based Xynova company is the latest Chinese dexterous-hand company. they have raised Series A funding close to 1 Billion RMB.

It targets 2026 capacity for 10k high-DOF hands and 200k micro electric cylinders, with the new Flex 2 debuting June 2.

Interesting how Xynova Flex 2 has a payload of 12kg down from 30kg for flex 1 hand. Economic value of dexterity is higher than strength, similar to how chimpanzees have stronger grip than humans but are far worse at using tools, even simple tools like a stick. Strength and dexterity will only be needed in industries like construction and health care, far easier to start with manufacturing.

UBTECH teases a "bionic robot" under its sub-brand UWorld 优世界, positioned for "emotional companionship". This robot comes in male and female versions. The official pre-sale starts today, full price is yet to be disclosed; down payment is 3000RMB.

According to the company, this full-size super-bionic humanoid robot is designed for emotional companionship and will be officially announced on June 30th and shipped before September 15th.

Guys the era of Eastworld has come.