Robotics

While competitors chased autonomy, Mowrator stood out early with remote-controlled models.

Describing VLA models as “relatively dumb,” he outlined an alternative approach to embodied intelligence.

Spirit AI is playing to win in China’s embodied AI race.

Commercialization and global expansion are now central to the humanoid robotics race.

The latest exits add to a string of leadership changes, raising questions about Agibot’s readiness to scale.

These three Chinese robotics firms are tapping public markets to bankroll their next phase of international growth.

Through JoyInside and Tairos, both firms are angling to control the software layer of embodied intelligence.

More countries, more buyers, and more cross-border deals marked this year’s conference, with Chinese companies making tech exports a top priority.