Industry Updates
▣ Hikvision Robotics launches articulated robot business
▣ Jaten Robotics releases single-arm unmanned forklift
▣ EF Robotics introduces autonomous forklift POLLUX
▣ Linde launches five Linde MATIC series unmanned forklifts
▣ Delivery starts in Q2! UBTech releases full-size educational humanoid robot
▣ Tianqi Co., Ltd. announces establishment of humanoid robot division
▣ Leapmotor enters robotics field, pre-research team formed
▣ “Xiaomi-backed” humanoid robot startup secures 100 million yuan seed funding
▣ Xpeng’s L3-level Iron humanoid robot achieves preliminary application in factory
【Industry New Products】
Hikvision Robotics Launches Articulated Robot Business
On March 13, Hikvision Robotics announced the launch of its new articulated robot business under its “hand, eye, foot” collaborative strategy.
The company has released multiple six-axis vertical and horizontal articulated robots, along with matching control systems, offline programming software (OLP), and process-specific solutions.
Jaten Robotics Releases Single-Arm Unmanned Forklift
On March 13, Jaten Robotics unveiled an innovative single-arm AGV forklift designed to tackle material cart transportation challenges. With a load capacity of 200 kg, a slim height of 125 mm, and a width of 300 mm, it adapts to various cart sizes and scenarios. The AGV automatically adjusts its clamping width based on cart dimensions to prevent tilting during transport, ensuring safety. Equipped with Jaten’s omnidirectional drive module, it enables flexible movement, including forward, backward, lateral shifts, and in-place rotation.
EF Robotics Introduces Autonomous Forklift POLLUX
POLLUX, EF Robotics’ flagship autonomous forklift, features advanced sensors and 3D cameras, handling loads up to 2,000 kg. Its intelligent navigation system analyzes real-time environmental data to avoid obstacles and precisely locate cargo.
Linde Launches Five Linde MATIC Series Unmanned Forklifts
Linde Material Handling expands its portfolio with five new Linde MATIC automated forklifts. The accompanying MATIC:move software simplifies planning, deployment, maintenance, and servicing of automated vehicles to meet growing market demand.
【Humanoid Robots】
Delivery Starts in Q2! UBTech Releases Full-Size Educational Humanoid Robot
On March 12, UBTech Robotics and the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center jointly launched the full-size educational humanoid robot *Tiān Gōng Xíng Zhě* (Sky Worker). Priced at 299,000 yuan, it offers robust performance and aims to reshape the educational robotics ecosystem. Pre-orders are open, with deliveries starting in Q2.
Tianqi Co., Ltd. Establishes Humanoid Robot Division
Tianqi Co., Ltd. recently announced the formation of a humanoid robot division, led by Chairman and CEO Huang Bin. The division has outlined comprehensive development plans, including industrial strategies, phased goals, key application scenarios, and signed responsibility agreements for 2025 sales and application targets.
Leapmotor Enters Robotics Field, Pre-Research Team Formed
On March 11, Leapmotor founder and CEO Zhu Jiangming revealed that the company has established a robotics team of dozens of members, leveraging its existing AI algorithms and computing resources. The project is currently in the pre-research phase.
“Xiaomi-Backed” Humanoid Robot Startup Secures 100 Million Yuan Seed Funding
On March 10, Amiao Robotics, an embodied AI company, raised over 100 million yuan in seed funding led by Anker Innovations, with participation from Z Fund (Zhipu AI Ecosystem Fund) and Xianfeng Changqing. Post-funding, Amiao will collaborate with Anker and industry partners to deploy robots in B2B scenarios, advancing global manufacturing automation. Founded in September 2024, Amiao specializes in commercial robotics applications, with a core team from autonomous driving and robotics firms.
Xpeng’s L3-Level Iron Humanoid Robot Achieves Preliminary Application in Factory
On March 9, Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng announced that its self-developed L3-level Iron humanoid robot has been preliminarily deployed at its Guangzhou factory, with mass production planned for 2026.
Iron stands 178 cm tall, weighs 70 kg, and features 62 active joints. Its hands utilize “15 degrees of freedom + tactile feedback,” with each finger supporting up to 3 kg. Equipped with Xpeng’s XNGP autonomous driving system, the robot uses 4D millimeter-wave radar and dual Orin-X chips for 360° environmental modeling, enabling obstacle detection and path planning within 0.1 seconds.
