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China Deploys 100 Humanoid Robots to Employee Homes

China Deploys 100 Humanoid Robots to Employee Homes

A Chinese company is placing humanoid robots in workers' homes this month in what appears to be one of the first organized domestic deployments at scale.

By Casey Wren|May 23, 2026|2 min read
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China Deploys 100 Humanoid Robots to Employee Homes
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China Deploys 100 Humanoid Robots to Employee Homes

A Chinese company is placing humanoid robots in workers' homes this month in what appears to be one of the first organized domestic deployments at scale.

By Casey Wren·May 23, 2026·2 min read
Khgears to Enter Humanoid Market, Eyes Japan Alliance
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Khgears to Enter Humanoid Market, Eyes Japan Alliance

The industrial robot gear maker plans to expand into humanoid components in 2026 while pursuing a strategic partnership with a Tier 1 supplier connected to Japan's major robotics groups.

By Casey Wren·May 23, 2026·2 min read
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August Robotics Raises $30M for Construction Automation
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August Robotics Raises $30M for Construction Automation

The robotics startup will use the funding to scale its precision construction automation systems, targeting industrial and construction applications with Big Pi Ventures leading the round.

By Casey Wren·May 22, 2026·2 min read
XTEND Opens UK Factory After £1.93M Defense Contract
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XTEND Opens UK Factory After £1.93M Defense Contract

Israeli AI robotics firm establishes sovereign manufacturing in Britain to supply autonomous defense systems for NATO operations, following validation by U.S. DoD and British Forces trials.

By Casey Wren·May 21, 2026·2 min read
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Yamaha Robotics exec details PLC integration approach
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Yamaha Robotics exec details PLC integration approach

Chris Elston of YRG Robotics outlines how manufacturers can bridge the gap between programmable logic controllers and industrial robots, while addressing AI's emerging role in factory automation.

By Casey Wren·May 23, 2026·2 min read
GE Vernova Acquires Robotech Automation for Integration
AI & Autonomy

GE Vernova Acquires Robotech Automation for Integration

The energy technology spinoff is buying the systems integrator it already partners with on supply chain automation projects, signaling deeper commitment to robotics-enabled manufacturing.

By Casey Wren·May 22, 2026·2 min read
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The global robotics industry by the numbers — 2026

Our annual data report covers investment flows, geographic adoption, and the companies to watch in 2026.

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$214B
Global robotics market size, 2026
34%
YoY growth in humanoid investment
4.2M
Industrial robots operating worldwide
127
VC-backed robotics startups funded in Q1
Companies to WatchFull Directory →
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Figure AI
Sunnyvale, CA · $754M raised
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Boston Dynamics
Waltham, MA · Hyundai subsidiary
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Agility Robotics
Salem, OR · Amazon subsidiary
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ABB Robotics
Zurich, Switzerland · Public (ABBN)
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FANUC Corporation
Oshino, Yamanashi, Japan · Public (TSE: 6954)
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Yamaha Robotics exec details PLC integration approach
AI & Autonomy

Yamaha Robotics exec details PLC integration approach

Chris Elston of YRG Robotics outlines how manufacturers can bridge the gap between programmable logic controllers and industrial robots, while addressing AI's emerging role in factory automation.

By Casey Wren·May 23, 2026·2 min read
Khgears to Enter Humanoid Market, Eyes Japan Alliance
Humanoids

Khgears to Enter Humanoid Market, Eyes Japan Alliance

The industrial robot gear maker plans to expand into humanoid components in 2026 while pursuing a strategic partnership with a Tier 1 supplier connected to Japan's major robotics groups.

By Casey Wren·May 23, 2026·2 min read
August Robotics Raises $30M for Construction Automation
Industrial

August Robotics Raises $30M for Construction Automation

The robotics startup will use the funding to scale its precision construction automation systems, targeting industrial and construction applications with Big Pi Ventures leading the round.

By Casey Wren·May 22, 2026·2 min read
GE Vernova Acquires Robotech Automation for Integration
AI & Autonomy

GE Vernova Acquires Robotech Automation for Integration

The energy technology spinoff is buying the systems integrator it already partners with on supply chain automation projects, signaling deeper commitment to robotics-enabled manufacturing.

By Casey Wren·May 22, 2026·2 min read
Robot.com Launches R-ads Autonomous Robot Ad Network
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Robot.com Launches R-ads Autonomous Robot Ad Network

The robotics company is converting its fleet into mobile billboards, partnering with the Ad Council to bring measurement metrics from digital advertising to physical spaces.

By Casey Wren·May 21, 2026·2 min read
XTEND Opens UK Factory After £1.93M Defense Contract
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XTEND Opens UK Factory After £1.93M Defense Contract

Israeli AI robotics firm establishes sovereign manufacturing in Britain to supply autonomous defense systems for NATO operations, following validation by U.S. DoD and British Forces trials.

By Casey Wren·May 21, 2026·2 min read
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