EVs
California Regulators Halt Human-Robot Combat Events
California regulators have halted a series of human-versus-robot cage fights organized by startup REK, citing violations of state combat sports laws.
October 5, 2026, 03:23 PM·cnBeta.COM
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Hardware
California Regulators Halt Human-Robot Combat Events
California regulators have ordered robotics startup REK to stop hosting human-versus-robot fights after a recent event involving a YouTuber.
Tom
AI
Figure Unveils Helix 2.5 for Autonomous Household Robotics
Figure has unveiled its Helix 2.5 model, which enables humanoid robots to perform household tasks in unfamiliar environments with a 56% success rate.
IT之家
Hardware
Xiaomi CEO Tests Unitree Robot Stability in Sparring Session
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun tested the stability of a Unitree humanoid robot during a visit to the robotics firm's headquarters.
iXBT
Money
Unitree Faces Market Challenges Following IPO
Unitree’s aggressive cost-cutting and micromanagement have fueled its growth in the humanoid robotics market, yet the company now faces cooling investor interest and US import bans.
Ars Technica
Hardware
GMO Air Launches Mobile Repair Service for Humanoid Robots
GMO Internet Group has launched a mobile repair service in Tokyo to provide on-site maintenance and replacement units for humanoid robots.
IXBT.com
EVs
EcoPro Targets Humanoid Robot Market With Next-Gen Batteries
South Korean battery maker EcoPro Co. is developing high-nickel and solid-state batteries to enter the humanoid robot market as a new growth driver.
IT之家
Hardware
GMO AIR Launches Specialized Repair Vehicle for Humanoid Robots in Japan
GMO AIR has launched Japan's first humanoid robot ambulance to provide on-site diagnostics and repair services for humanoid robots.
IT之家
Hardware
Chinese Robotics Firms Slash Humanoid Prices
Chinese manufacturers are driving humanoid robot prices down to $6,000 and below, leveraging domestic supply chains to dominate global shipments.
Crypto Briefing
Hardware
China's Humanoid Robotics Industry Shifts Toward Large-Scale Deployment
The 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing showcased over 3,000 robotics products as the industry shifts from exhibition floor demonstrations toward large-scale practical application.
TechNode
EVs
BYD to Integrate PaXini Robots Into Production Lines
BYD and PaXini Tech have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to deploy industrial robots in auto manufacturing.
CnEVPost
Hardware
Qianxing Intelligence Brings Humanoid Robot Combat to Public Venues
Qianxing Intelligence is deploying humanoid boxing robots in entertainment venues, with overseas clients now accounting for nearly half of its customer base.
TechNode
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