Humanoid Robotics and AI in Manufacturing
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Mobileye Founder Shifts Focus to Humanoid Robots
Amnon Shashua, founder and long-time CEO of Mobileye, is stepping down to fully pursue humanoid robotics through Mentee Robotics, following its $900 million acquisition. Despite strong Q2 earnings, weak Q3 guidance and leadership changes have sparked investor concerns.
Tesla Hits Record Q2 Revenue but Sees Profit Decline Amid Strategic Shift to AI and Robotics
Tesla achieved record Q2 2026 revenue of $28.24 billion, up 26% YoY, but net income declined 5.21%. Growth in services, FSD subscriptions, and energy storage offset by negative free cash flow and rising R&D costs tied to AI and robotics.
Aggregated Intelligence Conference Kicks Off in Optics Valley This September
The Aggregated Intelligence Industry Development Conference 2026 will take place in Optics Valley on September 8–9, spotlighting AI-driven advancements in intelligent vehicles, embodied robots, and low-altitude equipment as key pillars of China’s new intelligent economy strategy.
Xiaopeng AI Head Lu Siyuan to Join OpenAI
Lu Siyuan, Head of AI Infrastructure at XPeng Motors, is set to join OpenAI to work on embodied intelligent robotics. His departure marks another high-profile exit from China’s smart EV sector as XPeng pivots toward becoming a physical AI company.
China Accounts for Over Half of Global Humanoid Robot Products
China has launched more than 400 humanoid robot models, representing over 50% of the global total, while domestic quadruped robots capture nearly 70% of worldwide sales. Supported by strong policy backing and a robust industrial chain, China is emerging as a leader in embodied intelligence hardware.
China's Humanoid Robot Production Set to Exceed 100,000 Units by 2026
China is accelerating humanoid robot adoption in industrial settings, with annual production expected to surpass 100,000 units by 2026. Backed by AI integration and government initiatives, the move signals a major shift in smart manufacturing and embodied intelligence.
National Standard for AI Agent Interconnection Released
China has released the GB/Z 185–2026 national standard for AI agent interconnection, establishing interoperability protocols to support cross-industry AI collaboration in sectors like EVs, manufacturing, and urban governance.
XPeng Robotics VP Mi Liangchuan Departs, CEO He Xiaopeng Takes Direct Control
Mi Liangchuan, VP of XPeng Robotics and former NVIDIA veteran, has left the company—the second key exit in weeks. CEO He Xiaopeng now directly leads the robotics unit to stay on track for IRON’s Q4 2026 mass production goal.
Eight Ministries Issue Implementation Opinions on High-Quality Development of Industrial Internet
China’s MIIT and seven other ministries have released a roadmap to advance the industrial internet by 2030, targeting 50,000 5G private networks, five global platforms, and RMB 2.5 trillion in core sector value—key for EV and smart manufacturing growth.
Tesla China Vehicle Infotainment System Integrates Doubao and DeepSeek
Tesla China is rolling out an upgraded infotainment system featuring dual large language models—Doubao for vehicle controls and DeepSeek for conversational tasks—powered by Volcano Engine. The integration follows regulatory approval in Shanghai and was officially announced in June 2026.
Li Auto Unveils Embodied Intelligence Automotive Strategy
At Livis Day, Li Auto introduced its embodied intelligence automotive strategy, unveiling the Mach M100 AI chip and criticizing traditional ADAS systems for unsafe handover practices. The company aims to evolve beyond feature-driven smart cars toward intelligent agents that enhance safety and autonomy.
Li Xiang Defines Embodied Intelligence as the Core Business of Car Manufacturing
At Livis Day, Li Xiang positioned embodied intelligence—not just smart features—as Li Auto’s central mission, unveiling the in-house Mach M100 chip and AI integrations ahead of the L9 Livis launch.