Eka Robotics raised $150 million in Series A funding to scale its vision-force-action (VFA) model. This model develops an intuition of physics for robots through reinforcement learning, enabling them to generalize across objects, tasks, and environments. The technology allows robots to perform complex actions like screwing in a light bulb by understanding physics rather than mimicking human data. The company's simulation learning approach is reducing the sim-to-real barrier, allowing for vast robot experience generation. Investors supported the funding, recognizing the VFA model's potential for scalable and performant dexterous manipulation.
CYBORG W01 is a wheeled humanoid robot from Cyborg Robotics designed for industrial sorting and assembly tasks. Standing 160 cm tall and weighing 170 kg, it features articulated arms with five-fingered hands and 53 degrees of freedom. The robot utilizes an aluminum and magnesium alloy structure and incorporates a powerful onboard processor with 12 cores and 275 TOPS of compute. Its capabilities include obstacle avoidance, goods sorting, and product assembly, supported by various sensing equipment. The robot is listed in production with a price of USD 60,000 and extensive connectivity options.
4NE1 Gen 4 is a humanoid robot developed by NEURA Robotics in Germany for industrial and home assistance. It stands 180 cm tall, weighs 65 kg, and features textile skin, electric actuators, and onboard computing. Capabilities include sorting goods, assembling products, and domestic tasks like folding clothes, supported by 55 degrees of freedom and multi-sensor interaction. The robot operates using the NEURON AI model, integrating vision, touch, and force sensing for physical interaction. Availability is currently in production at a listed price of USD 70,000.
Unitree Robotics is developing Unitree Rehearsal to enhance humanoid robot skills using AI research, code generation, simulation, and physical testing. This system involves an AI workflow where research papers are analyzed, code is written, and simulations are run before physical trials on robots. Unitree already incorporates AI to collect feedback from physical tests to refine its models. The company forecasts that robots could complete 80% of voice-assigned tasks by 2028, covering factory and household work. The core focus for developers is the feedback loop between simulated tests and physical trials.
MagicBot D1 is an industrial wheeled humanoid from MagicLab, designed for factories, warehouses, and research. It features an omnidirectional mobile base, a liftable torso, and two highly dexterous arms with seven degrees of freedom and force control for manipulation tasks. The robot is 180 cm tall, weighs 150 kg, and has a listed strength of 10 kg, operating at a speed of 5.4 km/h. It is equipped with various sensors, including cameras and LiDAR, and supports multiple communication protocols for industrial applications. The D1 is currently priced at USD 65,000 and targets industrial manufacturing, logistics, and research.
A3 Ultra is a full-size humanoid robot from AGIBOT, designed for commercial service environments, standing 174 cm tall and weighing 60 kg. It features a magnesium alloy and carbon fiber nylon hybrid frame and can perform tasks like sorting goods and folding clothes. The robot utilizes an embodied AI processor and various cameras for environmental perception and incorporates autonomous charging for extended operation. Its manipulation capability is rated as developing, while navigation is rated lower, suggesting a focus on handling tasks. The device is listed as in production with a price of USD 50,000 and includes safety features.
CYBORG R01 is a 180 cm tall, 75 kg bipedal humanoid developed by Cyborg Robotics in China for hazardous industrial environments. It features a humanoid frame with 62 degrees of freedom and dexterous hands with 16 degrees of freedom, capable of handling a 20 kg payload. The robot utilizes aluminum and magnesium alloys and has motor torques exceeding 400 newton metres, along with two-hour battery runtime. Demonstrated skills include obstacle avoidance, falling recovery, sorting goods, and product assembly, supported by advanced camera systems and safety controls. The robot is currently in production with a price of USD 70,000, aiming to transfer dangerous physical work from humans to robots.
The Linker Hand O30 is a commercially available robotic hand from LINKERBOT, manufactured in China, priced at USD 6,000. It scores 7 out of 10 in the Humanoid.Guide Hand Score, indicating a capable but mature performance level. The hand rates 4 out of 5 for Degrees of Freedom, suggesting strong dexterity, and 3 out of 5 for Strength. This dual rating allows users to evaluate dexterity and strength separately for specific robotic applications. The O30 is a produced item relevant for research and integration into robotic systems.
HONOR D1 is a 169 cm tall, 45 kg humanoid robot developed by HONOR. It is designed primarily for running and navigation, featuring 25 degrees of freedom and liquid-cooled joint modules. Current capabilities include obstacle avoidance and running 100 meters at a maximum speed of 26 km/h. The robot is currently rated in the early stage for general humanoid skills, focusing on locomotion rather than manipulation. As a prototype, it marks HONOR's expansion into humanoid robotics and has a listed price of USD 100,000.
The RH56BFX is a compact robotic hand from Inspire Robotics, designed for dexterous manipulation. It measures 75 × 160 mm and weighs 0.54 kg, making its size and mounting important for integration. The hand is intended for human and machine interaction, focusing on responsive, everyday manipulation rather than heavy industrial work. Its Humanoid.Guide Hand Score is 4 out of 10, indicating developing performance in both dexterity and strength. Prospective buyers should assess the hand against specific task requirements rather than relying solely on its overall score.