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Galbot Previews ET1, Its First Bipedal Humanoid
Beijing-based Galbot has previewed the ET1, its first bipedal humanoid robot, ahead of WRC 2026, marking a significant expansion beyond the company’s existing wheeled robotic platforms.

Asimov 1 Begins Shipping Its First Production Batch
Asimov is preparing to ship the first production batch of its Asimov 1, an open-source humanoid kit designed to give developers and researchers access to a full-scale robotics platform at a significantly lower cost.

Pollen Robotics Opens Pre-Orders for $399 Microduck
Pollen Robotics has opened pre-orders for Microduck, a 25cm bipedal robot designed as an accessible platform for reinforcement learning and sim-to-real robotics development.

SoftBank in Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in 1X
SoftBank is reportedly in talks to acquire a majority stake in 1X Technologies at a $6 billion valuation, a deal that could give the Japanese investment group control of one of the most prominent companies developing humanoid robots for the home.

Generalist Raises Nearly $200M at $3B Valuation
Generalist has raised nearly $200 million in additional funding, lifting the robotics AI startup’s valuation to $3 billion just months after its previous financing.

UBTECH Humanoid Revenue Surges 1,445% in H1 2026
UBTECH Robotics reported a sharp acceleration in its humanoid robotics business during the first half of 2026, with full-size humanoids emerging as the company’s largest growth engine.