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2026129 milestones

  1. ApprovalLightberry Lumi is the First and Only American Humanoid Robot Company cleared by the U.S. GovernmentLightberryHowl.Link, from the feed
  2. ShipmentElon Musk Shoots Down Report That Optimus Orders Open in DecemberTeslaTeslaNorth.com, from the feed
  3. FundingAgility Robotics anticipates approximately $465 million from its SPAC deal before its Nasdaq debut on November 5th.Agility RoboticsAI Insider, from the feed
  4. FundingAgility Robotics merger to raise $465 million in capitalAgility RoboticsInvesting.com, from the feed
  5. FundingAgility Robotics plans to raise $465 million through a SPAC deal with Churchill XI.Agility Roboticsscanx.trade, from the feed
  6. PartnershipTsinghua Teams Up With Infinigence AI and Agibot: 96-Robot Cluster Validates Collective Learning With 97.5% Success RateAgiBotBigGo Finance, from the feed
  7. FundingUnitree's First Post-IPO Earnings: Reported Net Profit Up 270%, Recurring Net Profit Down 19%Unitree RoboticsGasgoo, from the feed
  8. Launch1X Neo Robot Sells Out Preorders Even After Teleoperation Reveal1X TechnologiesStartup Fortune, from the feed
  9. ShipmentAgiBot Accelerates Deployment Stage to Unlock Full End-to-End Pipeline of Physical AIAgiBot36Kr, from the feed
  10. ShipmentAgibot Rolls Out 20,000 Robots in First Half, Revenue Nears 2 Billion Yuan; Peng Zhihui Proposes "Worken" as a Measure of Physical AI ValueAgiBotBigGo Finance, from the feed
  11. FundingXiaomi- and Agibot-backed Huixi Intelligence kicks off A-share listing tutoring, has raised over 2.5 billion yuan this yearAgiBotBigGo Finance, from the feed
  12. FundingUnitree's post-IPO results show strong revenue growthUnitree RoboticsGlobal Times, from the feed
  13. ShipmentAgility Robotics touts $300M robot order ahead of $2.5B Nasdaq debutAgility RoboticsDealroom, from the feed
  14. ShipmentBoston Dynamics' Atlas supply chain goes all-Korean, led by Hyundai Mobis; 10,000-unit order in sightBoston DynamicsKED Global, from the feed
  15. ShipmentBoston Dynamics Seeks Talent for 'Atlas Field Deployment'Boston Dynamics아시아경제, from the feed
  16. ShipmentAgility Robotics announced an expansion with GXO and new clients, with an order pipeline exceeding $300 million.Agility RoboticsKalkine Media, from the feed
  17. ShipmentAgility Robotics and GXO Logistics are planning an expanded deployment of the Digit humanoid robot.Agility RoboticsThe Robot Report, from the feed
  18. ShipmentYYForce applauds Tesla's start of Optimus robot production, plans own humanoid robot deployment in Singapore hotel.TeslaPluang, from the feed
  19. ShipmentTesla has commenced manufacturing of its Optimus humanoid robots.TeslaYahoo Finance, from the feed
  20. ShipmentAgility Robotics is expanding its customer base for its Digit robot as it prepares for a Nasdaq listing.Agility RoboticsStreetInsider, from the feed
  21. ShipmentTesla begins Optimus humanoid production with first deliveries slated by end of 2027TeslaTravel Tomorrow, from the feed
  22. FundingAgibot pledges potential RM1 billion investment and 5,000 jobs in MalaysiaAgiBotGlobal Sources, from the feed
  23. ShipmentUnitree adjusts its timeline: humanoid robots at 80% of orders in 2028Unitree RoboticsForo3D, from the feed
  24. LaunchUnitree Robotics: Which Country Is It From? Key Facts, Robots, Price and SharesUnitree RoboticsJagran Josh, from the feed
  25. FundingIPO Suspended: What's Next for Agibot? Key Impacts & Future OutlookAgiBoteu.36kr.com, from the feed
  26. ShipmentReported more than $300M in committed multi-year orders for DigitAgility Roboticsagilityrobotics.com
  27. ShipmentTesla's Optimus Enters Mass Production But…Teslahttps://mikekalil.com/, from the feed
  28. ShipmentTesla has started production of its 'Optimus' humanoid robot.TeslaABC7 Los Angeles, from the feed
  29. ShipmentUnitree Unveils H2-X 'Kung Fu Robot' That Lifts Cars and Delivers Spinning KicksUnitree RoboticsBigGo Finance, from the feed
  30. ShipmentWhat Musk Said About the Tesla Optimus Delivery DateTeslashattered.io, from the feed
  31. ShipmentTesla pushes Optimus deliveries to late 2027, says hands still a problemTeslaElectrek, from the feed
  32. LaunchA Powerhouse for Physical AI: NEURA Robotics and TUM Open RoboGym in MunichNEURA RoboticsNEURA Robotics newsroom, from the feed
  33. ShipmentJust because Tesla's Optimus is in production doesn't mean it's actually readyTeslaThe Verge, from the feed
  34. LaunchUnitree G1: The World's Best-Selling Humanoid with 20,000 Units and a Price Drop Shaking the MarketUnitree RoboticsGagadget.com, from the feed
  35. LaunchShowed 4NE1 Gen 4 at the opening of a robot training center near MunichNEURA Roboticslogistik-heute.de
  36. LaunchUnitree Introducing: H2-X Kung Fu Legend GuardianUnitree RoboticsUnitree Robotics on YouTube, from the feed
  37. ShipmentTesla's Optimus robots are finally rolling off the production lineTeslaBusiness Insider, from the feed
  38. ShipmentAgility Robotics Expands Pittsburgh Operations With 50,000-Square-Foot Facility to Support Digit DeploymentsAgility Roboticscitybiz, from the feed
  39. PartnershipUnitree's G1 Humanoid Robot Tops Nearly 20,000 Units Produced; Wang Xingxing Says Physical AI Showing Signs of "Being Broken Through"Unitree RoboticsBigGo Finance, from the feed
  40. FundingRobot hardware startup YITA secures funding from Galbot and FourierGalbotTechNode, from the feed
  41. ShipmentBoston Dynamics electric Atlas uses NVIDIA to sort at Hyundai plantBoston DynamicsForo3D, from the feed
  42. ShipmentTesla reported Optimus production had begun on high-volume lines in FremontTeslatesla.com
  43. ShipmentTesla's Optimus V3 Ready for Mass Production, Sparking Limit-Up Rally in China's A-Share Robotics Supply ChainTeslaBigGo Finance, from the feed
  44. FundingInvesting in 1X | How to Buy Pre-IPO Shares1X TechnologiesSecurities.io, from the feed
  45. PartnershipAgility Robotics Signs AGCO Deal to Pilot Digit Humanoid RobotsAgility RoboticsUnite.AI, from the feed
  46. ShipmentAs Humanoid Robot Concept Stock Prices Surge, Unitree Delivers a Reality Check to the Entire IndustryUnitree Robotics36Kr, from the feed
  47. PartnershipNEURA Robotics has partnered with Austrian AI start-up NXAI.NEURA Roboticswww.trendingtopics.eu, from the feed
  48. PartnershipNEURA Robotics and NXAI are collaborating to enhance cognitive robots with lasting memory capabilities.NEURA RoboticsUnite.AI, from the feed
  49. PartnershipNEURA Robotics and NXAI are collaborating on a memory component for cognitive robots.NEURA RoboticsNEURA Robotics newsroom, from the feed
  50. PartnershipUBTech Robotics has signed an exclusive agreement with Bitcoin Japan to bring its humanoid robots to Japan.UBTech RoboticsTradingView, from the feed
  51. PartnershipGovernment of Ras Al Khaimah and UBTECH Robotics Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Humanoid Robotics Research and Climate TestingUBTech RoboticsPlataforma Media, from the feed
  52. FundingApptronik is planning 2026 funding rounds and has a list of investors.ApptronikTracxn, from the feed
  53. ShipmentUBTech Robotics has started shipping its U1 humanoid robots to customers and is planning a more affordable model.UBTech Roboticsad-hoc-news.de, from the feed
  54. ApprovalAgility Robotics clears SEC hurdle, is set to become first public U.S. humanoid robotics firmAgility RoboticsWPXI, from the feed
  55. PartnershipUBTech Robotics has signed deals with FAW-Volkswagen and C&D.UBTech RoboticsAI Insider, from the feed
  56. PartnershipAgility Robotics partners with Nyobolt for ultra-fast charging battery technology for Digit 5.Agility RoboticsAUVSI, from the feed
  57. PartnershipMachine, Assemble, Repair: How We Build Atlas | Boston DynamicsBoston DynamicsBoston Dynamics on YouTube, from the feed
  58. FundingNVIDIA Reportedly Considers $1 Billion Investment in Humanoid Robotics Startup Figure AIFigure AIKonsulteer, from the feed
  59. FundingAgility Robotics On Track for November Nasdaq Listing as First U.S. Pure-Play Humanoid Robot MakerAgility RoboticsNAI500, from the feed
  60. PartnershipUBTech Robotics and FAW Volkswagen will deploy humanoid robots in automotive logistics.UBTech RoboticsMjengo Hub, from the feed
  61. FundingAgiBot is nearing a new funding round with a valuation of RMB 50 billion.AgiBotTechNode, from the feed
  62. ShipmentBooster Robotics Ranks Among Global Top 3 in Humanoid Robot Shipments, IDC ReportsBooster RoboticsFinancialContent, from the feed
  63. LaunchNEURA Robotics Introduces Neuron AI: The Brain of the Physical WorldNEURA RoboticsNEURA Robotics newsroom, from the feed
  64. ShipmentXPeng plans to deliver humanoid robots in 2027 and expand into Europe later that year.XPengTechNode, from the feed
  65. ShipmentTesla Optimus on sale in 2027? No price and no preorders yetTeslaPasquale Pillitteri, from the feed
  66. ShipmentUBTech Robotics and FAW-Volkswagen are expanding their humanoid robot testing to include factory logistics.UBTech RoboticsA3 Association for Advancing Automation, from the feed
  67. LaunchGalbot's tennis robot debuted in Seoul, playing autonomously with humans and delivering a gift to the mayor.GalbotGalbot on YouTube, from the feed
  68. PartnershipUBTech Robotics and Volkswagen are collaborating to test humanoid robots in automotive manufacturing facilities.UBTech RoboticsInteresting Engineering, from the feed
  69. ShipmentIDC: AgiBot Leads Global Humanoid Robot Shipments With Over 8,600 Units in H1AgiBotGasgoo, from the feed
  70. ShipmentXpeng plans overseas robotaxi trials next year and a wider rollout in two to three years.XPengCNA, from the feed
  71. PartnershipUBTECH, FAW-Volkswagen partner on humanoid robots for logistics and smart manufacturingUBTech RoboticsGasgoo, from the feed
  72. ShipmentXpeng Launches Automated Humanoid Robot Production Line, Leveraging Auto Supply Chain as Key WeaponXPengBigGo Finance, from the feed
  73. LaunchGalbot's humanoid robot participated in the China Open tennis tournament, rallying with professional players.GalbotGalbot on YouTube, from the feed
  74. PartnershipAgility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson Selected to Join Project MeridianAgility RoboticsPR Newswire, from the feed
  75. PartnershipAgility Robotics partners with FORT to strengthen safety systems for Digit 5.Agility RoboticsRobotics & Automation News, from the feed
  76. ShipmentIDC data shows Agibot led global humanoid robot shipments in H1 2026AgiBotRobotics & Automation News, from the feed
  77. PartnershipAgiBot has partnered with the Vietnam National Innovation Center to advance embodied AI and the talent ecosystem.AgiBotAgiBot, from the feed
  78. LaunchGalbot's ET1 bipedal humanoid robot is priced starting at 79,000 Yuan, with advanced features available on higher tiers.GalbotPandaily, from the feed
  79. FundingReported near a new funding round at a valuation of about 50 billion yuanAgiBottechnode.com
  80. ShipmentWhat does a 300+ robot deployment actually look like?AgiBotAgiBot on YouTube, from the feed
  81. LaunchUnitree Robotics showcased 19 humanoid robots in a large-scale performance at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.Unitree RoboticsUnitree Robotics on YouTube, from the feed
  82. ShipmentUBTech Robotics has delivered the first batch of UWORLD U1 Series Ultra-Bionic Humanoid Robots.UBTech RoboticsUBTech Robotics on YouTube, from the feed
  83. LaunchOpened a center at Hyundai's Georgia plant to train Atlas for manufacturing tasksBoston Dynamicsbostondynamics.com
  84. ShipmentAGIBOT A3 Ultra is moving from mass production into real-world deployment.AgiBotAgiBot on YouTube, from the feed
  85. ShipmentRobots Building Robots: World's First 10,000-Scale Humanoid Robot Smart Factory Goes Mass ProductionUBTech RoboticsUBTech Robotics on YouTube, from the feed
  86. LaunchDigit 5 unveiled, early access expected in the first half of 2027Agility Roboticsagilityrobotics.com
  87. PartnershipAGIBOT GE-Act 2.0 - the first native World Action Model to validate a pretraining and scaling pathAgiBotAgiBot on YouTube, from the feed
  88. ShipmentCommissioned an IRON production line, with deliveries planned for 2027XPengcnevpost.com
  89. ShipmentUnitree Breakthrough: The World's First Fully Autonomous Humanoid Robot CombatUnitree RoboticsUnitree Robotics on YouTube, from the feed
  90. PartnershipNEURA Robotics and SECO Join Forces to Scale Physical AI from EuropeNEURA RoboticsNEURA Robotics newsroom, from the feed
  91. ShipmentScaling ComputeFigure AIFigure AI on YouTube, from the feed
  92. PartnershipFigure and Nscale Sign Strategic Partnership For Up to 100,000 GPUs on the NVIDIA Vera Rubin PlatformFigure AIFigure AI newsroom, from the feed
  93. LaunchAgiBot showcased a robotics performance with over 40 robots from its X2, A3, and D1 series at Resorts World Genting.AgiBotAgiBot on YouTube, from the feed
  94. ShipmentKing Abdullah II Visits Shenzhen as Jordan expected to 'place order'for EngineAI RobotsEngineAIEngineAI on YouTube, from the feed
  95. FundingCarved out its robotics unit with $900 million in funding commitmentsXPengcnevpost.com
  96. LaunchGalbot humanoid robots competed in the world's first live autonomous humanoid robot tennis match against human athletes.GalbotGalbot on YouTube, from the feed
  97. LaunchBooster Robotics showcased 80 T2 robots at the World Humanoid Robot Games Opening Ceremony.Booster RoboticsBooster Robotics on YouTube, from the feed
  98. FundingBegan trading on Shanghai's STAR MarketUnitree Roboticsaljazeera.com
  99. LaunchNew-generation CyberOne with 66 degrees of freedom shown at the World Robot ConferenceXiaomi36kr.com
  100. LaunchBipedal humanoid Galbot ET1 unveiled at the World Robot ConferenceGalbotnews.cn
  101. ShipmentEngineAI T800 deployed at Luxshare-ICT Suzhou factory for intelligent manufacturing.EngineAIEngineAI on YouTube, from the feed
  102. LaunchIntroduced Lumi, built on the Unitree G1 platform, at $39,990 for the first 100 unitsLightberrytheaiinsider.tech
  103. ShipmentFirst Batch of Henan-Made EngineAI T800 Rolls Off Line, Shipped Worldwide from ZhengzhouEngineAIEngineAI on YouTube, from the feed
  104. PartnershipUBTech Robotics announces Alan Walker as UWORLD's Global Entertainment IP Ambassador, marking the first musician with an ultra-bionic humanoid robot.UBTech RoboticsUBTech Robotics on YouTube, from the feed
  105. ShipmentF.03 at BMWFigure AIFigure AI on YouTube, from the feed
  106. ShipmentF.03 Arrives at BMWFigure AIFigure AI newsroom, from the feed
  107. LaunchApollo 2 introduced with a robot training facilityApptronikfinance.yahoo.com
  108. ShipmentRobots Doing Stuff #60 | Welding PolicySanctuary AISanctuary AI on YouTube, from the feed
  109. LaunchUnitree R1 is available starting at $4,900 and is in stock.Unitree RoboticsUnitree Robotics on YouTube, from the feed
  110. FundingNEURA Robotics Raises Up to $1.4 Billion in Series CNEURA RoboticsNEURA Robotics on YouTube, from the feed
  111. FundingAnnounced a Series C of up to $1.4 billionNEURA Roboticstheblock.co
  112. PartnershipZeon Invests in Sanctuary AI and Partners to Advance Specialized Materials for Dexterous RoboticsSanctuary AISanctuary AI newsroom, from the feed
  113. PartnershipFigure Signs Agreement with Catalyst Brands to Scale Humanoid OperationsFigure AIFigure AI newsroom, from the feed
  114. ShipmentThe Engine AI Intelligent Manufacturing Base in SHENZHEN is officially commissioned.EngineAIEngineAI on YouTube, from the feed
  115. PartnershipCommercial agreement with Catalyst Brands for distribution and logisticsFigure AIfigure.ai
  116. ShipmentFirst batch of T800 humanoids rolled off the production lineEngineAIengineai.com.cn
  117. LaunchUnitree Robotics unveiled the GD01, a manned transformable mecha, priced from $650,000.Unitree RoboticsUnitree Robotics on YouTube, from the feed
  118. ShipmentFigure reported delivering over 350 Figure 03 robotsFigure AIfigure.ai
  119. FundingCompleted nearly 1 billion yuan in financingBooster Robotics36kr.com
  120. FundingShanghai Stock Exchange accepted Unitree's STAR Market IPO applicationUnitree Roboticscaixinglobal.com
  121. FundingRaised 2.5 billion yuan ($362 million)Galbotcaixinglobal.com
  122. ShipmentTrialled two humanoids at a workstation in its EV factoryXiaomiroboticsandautomationnews.com
  123. PartnershipRobots-as-a-Service agreement with Toyota Motor Manufacturing CanadaAgility Roboticsagilityrobotics.com
  124. FundingClosed a Series A totalling over $935MApptronikapptronik.com
  125. ShipmentMenteeBot learns from mentor (No Teleoperation): Observe → Train → Perform (Real2Sim2Real)Mentee RoboticsMentee Robotics on YouTube, from the feed
  126. FundingMobileye agreed to acquire Mentee Robotics for $900 millionMentee Roboticsmobileye.com
  127. LaunchProduct version of Atlas unveiled at CES 2026, production starting in BostonBoston Dynamicsbostondynamics.com
  128. PartnershipHyundai set a plan to deploy Atlas at its Georgia Metaplant by 2028Boston Dynamicshyundai.com
  129. FundingRaised more than 100 million yuan in a round led by IDG CapitalBooster Roboticstmtpost.com

202525 milestones

  1. ShipmentKepler K2 "Bumblebee" | On-the-Job Log - Zhaofeng MotorKeplerKepler on YouTube, from the feed
  2. PartnershipDeal with EQT to ship up to 10,000 NEO robots to its portfolio companies from 2026 to 20301X Technologiestechcrunch.com
  3. LaunchT800 unveiled, priced from 180,000 yuanEngineAIengineai.com.cn
  4. ShipmentF.02 Contributed to the Production of 30,000 Cars at BMWFigure AIFigure AI newsroom, from the feed
  5. ShipmentFigure 02 helped produce 30,000+ BMW X3 vehicles over an 11-month deploymentFigure AIfigure.ai
  6. ShipmentBegan mass production and delivery of Walker S2UBTech Roboticskyodonewsprwire.jp
  7. LaunchNext-generation IRON shown at the 2025 AI DayXPengcnevpost.com
  8. LaunchNEO opened for preorder at $20,000 Early Access1X Technologies1x.tech
  9. LaunchFigure 03 unveiledFigure AIfigure.ai
  10. LaunchK1 launched on Chinese e-commerce platformsBooster Roboticstmtpost.com
  11. ShipmentK2 entered mass production and began shipping to customersKeplerprnewswire.com
  12. FundingSeries C passed $1B in committed capital at a $39B post-money valuationFigure AIfigure.ai
  13. ShipmentWon a 250 million yuan contract to supply humanoid robotsUBTech Roboticseyeshenzhen.com
  14. LaunchGR-3 launched, its first full-size care humanoidFouriertechnode.com
  15. LaunchR1 introduced, priced from $5,900Unitree Roboticsgigazine.net
  16. FundingRaised nearly 1 billion yuan in Pre-A++ and A1 rounds, A1 led by JD.comEngineAIkyodonewsprwire.jp
  17. LaunchWalker S2 launched with autonomous battery swappingUBTech Roboticscnevpost.com
  18. FundingAgreed to buy a controlling stake in Shanghai-listed SwancorAgiBottechnode.com
  19. FundingRaised RMB 1.1 billion in a round led by CATL and Puquan CapitalGalbottherobotreport.com
  20. LaunchThird generation of 4NE1 unveiled at Automatica 2025NEURA Roboticsrobotics247.com
  21. LaunchLingxi X2 went on saleAgiBotyicaiglobal.com
  22. FundingRaised $350M in a Series AApptronikapptronik.com
  23. LaunchUnveiled MenteeBot V3, 1.75 m tall with a 25 kg payloadMentee Roboticsglobes.co.il
  24. FundingRaised EUR 120 million in a Series BNEURA Roboticsheise.de
  25. FundingSeries E financing reached nearly 800 million yuanFourier36kr.com

202417 milestones

  1. FundingRaised $10 million in a Series AEngineered Artssilicon.co.uk
  2. LaunchFirst IRON humanoid unveiled at the 2024 AI DayXPengcnevpost.com
  3. LaunchSE01 launched, its first full-size humanoidEngineAImacaubusiness.com
  4. LaunchForerunner K2 launched at GITEX GLOBAL 2024Keplerprnewswire.com
  5. LaunchGR-2 launchedFourieradnkronos.com
  6. LaunchReleased five new robots, including the Yuanzheng A2AgiBoteyeshenzhen.com
  7. PartnershipMulti-year Robots-as-a-Service agreement with GXOAgility Roboticsgxo.com
  8. PartnershipGXO began a proof-of-concept program with ApolloApptronikapptronik.com
  9. LaunchGalbot G1 unveiled at the BAAI Conference 2024Galbotpku.edu.cn
  10. LaunchG1 humanoid unveiled at ICRA 2024Unitree Roboticsheise.de
  11. LaunchSeventh-generation Phoenix unveiledSanctuary AIprnewswire.com
  12. LaunchElectric Atlas revealed, replacing the hydraulic AtlasBoston Dynamicstechcrunch.com
  13. LaunchCame out of stealth with its first MenteeBot humanoidMentee Roboticstherobotreport.com
  14. PartnershipAgreement to deliver its humanoid robot to a Magna manufacturing facilitySanctuary AItechcrunch.com
  15. PartnershipCommercial agreement with Mercedes-Benz to pilot ApolloApptronikprnewswire.com
  16. FundingRaised $675M at a $2.6B valuation and signed a collaboration agreement with OpenAIFigure AIprnewswire.com
  17. FundingRaised $100M in a Series B1X Technologiestechcrunch.com

20237 milestones

  1. FundingListed on the Hong Kong Stock ExchangeUBTech Roboticschinadailyhk.com
  2. LaunchOptimus Gen 2 unveiled with Tesla-designed actuators and sensorsTeslaelectrek.co
  3. LaunchApollo unveiledApptronikprnewswire.com
  4. LaunchGR-1 unveiled at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in ShanghaiFourieryicaiglobal.com
  5. LaunchPhoenix (Gen 6) unveiledSanctuary AIprnewswire.com
  6. LaunchNext generation Digit launched for logistics workAgility Roboticsagilityrobotics.com
  7. ShipmentFirst commercial deployment of its general purpose robot, at a Canadian Tire storeSanctuary AIprnewswire.com

20222 milestones

  1. LaunchOptimus prototype unveiled at Tesla's 2022 AI DayTeslaspectrum.ieee.org
  2. LaunchCyberOne unveiled at a launch event in BeijingXiaomizawya.com

20211 milestone

  1. LaunchAnnounced Ameca, shown in public at CES 2022Engineered Artsrobotics247.com

20201 milestone

  1. LaunchDigit went on sale, with Ford as first customerAgility Roboticstechcrunch.com

78 past milestones were read on their source pages on 31 October 2026. Feed milestones are the approval, funding, shipment, partnership and price items Biped found, plus companies' own high-heat showcases, with heat 40 or more.