Tokyo Robotics showcased a prototype bipedal humanoid robot
On April 2, Tokyo Robotics released a demonstration video showcasing a prototype bipedal humanoid robot. This move signifies that the Japanese company, renowned for its wheeled humanoid robot “Torobo,” has officially entered the bipedal robotics competition. Established in 2015, the company is now wholly owned by industrial robotics giant Yaskawa Electric.
VLAI Robotics unveiled an L1 wheeled mobile dual-arm robot
On April 1, VLAI Robotics announced the launch of its L1 wheeled chassis robot with adjustable dual arms, priced starting at ¥28,800. As a major upgrade to the X-series dual-arm robots, the L1 retains the core strengths of its predecessor while achieving three qualitative breakthroughs: bionic dual arms, precise manipulation, and replication of human movements.
LindenBot released an industrial-grade embodied AI general robot
On April 16, LindenBot unveiled the world’s first new-generation embodied AI general robot LDB01. Designed with industrial-grade specifications, its computing power, perception systems, and functional safety modules are optimized for harsh industrial environments, making it a truly embodied AI robot that meets the MTBF and lifespan requirements of industrial applications. To date, LindenBot has completed validation with leading clients in logistics, automotive, and 3C electronics sectors, with rapid deployment expected within three weeks.
AGIBOT launched four new robotic products
On April 17, AGIBOT unveiled four new robotic products at its Global Partners Conference. The AGIBOT A3 is positioned as a flagship full-size humanoid robot designed for industrial manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics applications, featuring highly sensitive dexterous hands and multi-dimensional sensing components capable of performing complex tasks.
EncoSmart released humanoid robot Nico
On April 16, EncoSmart launched its innovative humanoid robot Nico alongside a comprehensive embodied system solution covering all hospitality scenarios. As the world’s first humanoid robot solution dedicated to cross-scenario services in the food service industry, Nico delivers 12 types of end-to-end service capabilities spanning “from kitchen to front desk,” setting a new benchmark for highly flexible, multi-skilled intelligent service agents that drive intelligent upgrades in commercial spaces such as restaurants and hotels.
Honor unveiled new humanoid robot “Lightning”
Recently, Honor introduced its new humanoid robot “Lightning.” Featuring a red exterior and sporty design, the robot emphasizes high explosive power and rapid response, making it ideal for speed-and agility-intensive scenarios like marathon events. Its chest armor displays small blue lights resembling eyes alongside the HONOR logo, giving the robot a dynamic appearance. At the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon, “Lightning” from the Monkey King team claimed the championship with a time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds (net time).
Kinetix AI launched KAI, the world’s most free-DOF humanoid robot
On April 26, Shenzhen-based embodied AI company Kinetix AI held a press conference to officially launch its first full-size humanoid robot, “KAI.” The robot features 115 degrees of freedom across its entire body, achieving near-human full-body motion range. Its hands are equipped with a dexterous single-arm system offering 36 degrees of freedom, including 22 primary control degrees and 14 compliance degrees. Powered by a 1.7 kWh semi-solid-state battery, it supports approximately three hours of dual-arm operation, while its customized compliant actuators enable each arm to carry loads of up to 20 kilograms. The robot’s entire surface is covered with a tactile skin system featuring around 18,000 contact points, capable of detecting and responding to even minimal touches exceeding 0.1N.
MagicLab released the humanoid robot MagicBot X1
On April 29 at the GEIS Conference in Silicon Valley, MagicLab unveiled several new products. Its flagship humanoid robot, the MagicBot X1, stands 180 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, featuring 31 active degrees of freedom with a maximum joint torque of 450 N·m. For battery endurance, it incorporates a dual-battery hot-swappable system enabling 24/7 continuous operation.
China Mobile launched a wheeled dual-arm robot
On April 29 during the 9th Digital China Summit, officially introducing the Lingxi robot family, which includes this wheeled dual-arm robot. The robot features industry-leading high-performance specifications, with an operational range covering ground to 2.2 meters and 360° flexible waist rotation capability. Its dual arms employ full-joint force control with a precision of 0.1N, an end-effector speed of 2 m/s, and a repeat positioning accuracy of 0.2 mm. The head is equipped with a 48-megapixel ultra-high-definition camera, while the body integrates multimodal sensors for gas, temperature, light, tactile, and spatial balance detection. An optional IP66-rated waterproof manipulator is available, featuring full-palm tactile feedback, palm-mounted vision, quick-release cleaning mechanisms, and standardized plug-and-play interfaces.
Unitree unveiled dual-arm humanoid robot starting from ¥26,900
On April 30, Unitree officially launched the R1 series of dual-arm humanoid robots, with a starting price of ¥26,900. The series focuses on lightweight upper-body arm operations and is available in two configurations: a fixed base and a mobile chassis. Each arm offers either 5 or 7 degrees of freedom, with the total degrees of freedom ranging from 15 to 31. Equipped with dual 8-core CPUs and a 10 TOPS head computing module, the robots can rapidly switch between various dexterous grippers. Each arm supports a load capacity of 2 kg, with a clamping precision of ±0.1 mm, and offer full-stack open-source secondary development support. Designed primarily for applications in light industrial assembly, laboratory research, and service assistance, the series significantly lowers the adoption threshold and costs for humanoid robots.
Pudu Robotics launched the new generation of PUDU D9
On April 30, Pudu Robotics unveiled the PUDU D9, a full-size bipedal humanoid robot that epitomizes its three core technological stacks: embodied mobility, embodied manipulation, and embodied interaction. This milestone marks the company’s pivotal transition from specialized service robots to general-purpose embodied intelligent robots. Measuring 170 cm in height and weighing 65 kg, the robot boasts 42 degrees of freedom and 275 TOPS computing power. It features an innovative ” large brain model + large cerebellum model” architecture, equipped with a self-developed 11-degree-of-freedom five-finger dexterous hand and a multimodal perception system. Capable of reaching speeds up to 2 m/s and handling loads of 20 kg, the robot performs precise operations and natural language interaction, with potential applications across commercial services, industrial manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics sectors.
From May 21 to 22, 2026, the Second Global Unmanned Forklift Application Scenario Competition & the Material Handling and Sorting Challenge for Embodied Wheeled Humanoid Robots 2026 will be held in Hangzhou by China Mobile Robot Industry Alliance (CMRA) and Humanoid Robot Scene Application Alliance (HRAA) Building upon the existing unmanned forklift category, this event introduces a dedicated wheeled humanoid robot track for the first time, addressing the industry’s practical needs for embodied intelligence applications and further bridging technological innovation with industrial implementation.
