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With craftsmanship rooted in the culture of the Central Plains, Songmont has built a global following.

As Western luxury slows, Chinese brands like Songmont set the new standard

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Priced just under USD 30,000, Unitree’s H2 reflects a maturing humanoid robotics market where accessibility may determine the winner.

Unitree’s new H2 brings “streamlined elegance” to humanoid robotics

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The new robot uses AI-driven analytics to proactively deliver personalized, intuitive experiences, the company said.

Buttons launches Solemate, a luxury robot powered by Terminus’ Hali AI agent

The startup’s tech could enable more dexterous, adaptive, and efficient robots.

Xense Robotics bets on touch as the next frontier of embodied intelligence

Each of the startup’s robots advances a distinct aspect of embodied intelligence, from speed and industrial use to emotional interaction.

After breaking Boston Dynamics’ record, China’s Mirror Me targets new frontiers in robotics

DR02 is said to be the first humanoid robot to achieve IP66 certification for dust and water resistance.

Deep Robotics unveils DR02, the world’s first IP66-rated humanoid robot

After pool cleaning, the startup is expanding into AI-driven robotics for lawn care and other outdoor applications.

Beatbot secures funding from Meituan and co to take premium pool cleaning robots global

The venture marks the latest move by automotive industry leaders into robotics.

Li Auto’s former CTO launches embodied intelligence startup with USD 50 million backing

Used in everything from humanoid robots to pool cleaners, RobStride’s modules are becoming the unseen foundation of China’s embodied intelligence wave.