XGSynBot launched the wheeled humanoid robot XG Z1
On March 5, the Explorer Forum on Embodied Intelligent Mobile Robot (EIMR) 2026, co-hosted by China Mobile Robot Industry Alliance (CMRA) and Humanoid Robotics Scene Application Alliance (HRAA), was held in Beijing, with XGSynBot serving as the title sponsor. During a key event at the forum, XGSynBot officially unveiled its new embodied intelligent wheeled humanoid robot, the XG Z1. The XG Z1 wheeled robot features a “central brain” as its core propulsion system, integrating ultra-light force-controlled robotic arms, omnidirectional chassis, and multi-channel vision systems to achieve versatile embodied intelligence across workstations, scenarios, and tasks.

Honor unveiled its first humanoid robot
On March 1 in Barcelona, Honor unveiled its highly anticipated ‘Robot Phone’ at the MWC 2026 global launch event, showcasing its first consumer-grade humanoid robot. The company also simultaneously released its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the Magic V6 series.

Noble Machines released humanoid robot Moby
Noble Machines, a Sunnyvale-based startup formerly known as Under Control Robotics, has recently unveiled its humanoid robot Moby. The company announced that within just 18 months of establishment, it deployed its first batch of humanoid robots to a Fortune Global 500 client. Founded in 2024 by seasoned professionals from SpaceX, Apple, NASA, and Caltech, Noble Machines specializes in developing robust tool robots for heavy industries including construction, mining, and energy sectors. With its “anti-human” pragmatic design philosophy, the company is pioneering a new frontier in industrial humanoid robotics.

Asimov launched a $15,000 DIY humanoid robot kit
Recently, Asimov, an open-source humanoid robotics project developed by Menlo Research, announced the launch of a DIY hardware kit titled “Here Be Dragons Edition.” The kit is priced at $15,000 on its official website. Interested buyers can place orders with a $499 deposit, with shipments expected to begin within months.

ZEROTH unveiled N1 at AWE
On March 12, ZEROTH, a embodied intelligence brand under JoyIn, officially launched its new home-scenario robot, N1, at the inaugural AWE event. The N1 features a heterogeneous robotic arm configuration: its left arm with telescopic structure handles routine tasks like gripping, while the right arm, equipped with a dexterous three-finger gripper, enables precise operations including holding, grasping, and pinching. Weighing 30kg and occupying just 0.2 square meters, the robot boasts a zero turning radius and a battery life of 2-3 hours.

Hisense’s all-scenario robot matrix made its debut at AWE2026
On March 12, AWE 2026 kicked off in Shanghai. Hisense made a grand debut with its groundbreaking “Home Without Housework” immersive smart ecosystem, unveiling three flagship products: the Savvy butler robot, Moii companion robot, and humanoid robot Harley. These innovations form a comprehensive robotic solution that seamlessly integrates AI technology with smart home appliances, transforming smart homes from passive control systems into proactive service platforms.

Haier Smart Home also launched its latest family robotics
At AWE2026, Haier Smart Home unveiled three innovative categories of household service robots: the “Haiwa Cleaning Robot” that autonomously performs cleaning tasks without user commands; the “Haiwa Companion Robot” which reminds seniors to take medication and assists in post-fall recovery; and the “Haiwa Household Robot” designed for collaborative chores with smart appliances. Haier Smart Home’s integrated “robot + smart home appliances” system now recognizes diverse household scenarios and assists users in managing daily tasks, bringing unmanned home automation closer to reality.

Westlake Robotics unveiled its humanoid robot “Titan o1”.
On March 23, Westlake Robotics unveiled its humanoid robot “Titan O1,” equipped with GAE—the world’s first action generalization large model in robotics. Measuring 134 cm in height and weighing 34 kg, Titan O1 features 29-69 degrees of total freedom, a maximum knee joint torque of 165 N·m, and a single-arm payload capacity of 3 kg. The GAE model developed by Westlake Robotics represents the industry’s first universal action pre-training large model for robotics. Independent of hardware constraints, it enables cross-brand compatibility across robotic platforms. By understanding human movements, generalizing actions, and performing real-time motion planning, Titan O1 demonstrates autonomous balance control, smooth motion execution, and action transfer capabilities. This breakthrough supports remote real-time operation of multiple geographically dispersed robots for synchronized complex task execution.

CRPROBOT released wheeled humanoid robot
On March 23 at the Third Global Partners Conference in Chengdu, CRPROBOT unveiled its next-generation collaborative palletizing robot series and made its debut public presentation of the second-generation wheeled humanoid robot. Standing 1.9 meters tall with a foldable waist structure, the robot combines wheeled mobility with human-like operational mechanisms. Equipped with 33 flexible drive joints, it adapts to complex industrial environments while achieving sub-millimeter-level motion control precision. The system has been successfully deployed for industrial inspection, sorting, and material handling operations in factories, ports, warehouses, and other challenging settings.

Limx Dynamics unveiled its new humanoid robot Luna
On March 26, Limx Dynamics officially unveiled its new humanoid robot Luna at the “Taobao Influencer Festival.” The product, named Luna, features a sleek silver design with refined contours and rounded lines. Its appearance stands in stark contrast to the company’s previous industrial-style flagship model Oli, adopting a more lifestyle-oriented approach. During its debut at the festival, Luna demonstrated advanced motion control capabilities, executing complex gymnastic maneuvers like phantom turns and single-leg standing, vividly showcasing its agile gait and joint flexibility.

Guohua Intelligent released two humanoid robots
The Zhishu No. 2 wheeled robot is specifically designed for indoor flat environments, serving as an integrated “mobile + operational” intelligent assistant. With adjustable height ranging from 153 to 183 cm, 30 degrees of freedom across the entire body, a single-arm load capacity exceeding 3 kg, and repeat positioning accuracy superior to ±0.05 mm, it incorporates voice interaction, depth vision, LiDAR navigation, and bionic robotic arm control systems. Live demonstrations showcased its seamless interaction capabilities and operational tasks. Meanwhile, Guohua Intelligent will provide the Zhishu No. 2 robot body and R&D environment free of charge to universities and ecosystem partners, facilitating rapid implementation of operational control algorithms.

The Yunyi No. 2 bipedal robot is the first universal bipedal robot body developed by Guohua, with a height of 178 cm and a weight of 65 kg, featuring 43 degrees of freedom throughout its body. It is equipped with advanced perception and interaction hardware including depth vision, auditory interaction, facial expression interaction, and customized movements, demonstrating Guohua’s profound expertise in complex motion mechanisms and human-like interaction.

The Second Global Unmanned Forklift Application Scenario Competition & the Material Handling and Sorting Challenge for Embodied Wheeled Humanoid Robots 2026 will be held by CMRA in Nantong Jiangsu from May 21-22, 2026. Building upon the existing unmanned forklift category, this event will introduce a wheeled humanoid robot track for the first time, addressing the industry’s practical needs for embodied intelligence implementation scenarios and further bridging technological innovation with industrial applications.




