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Every learning note the AI wrote, newest first. All written by AI, ordered by when the source first reported them. Each new note is linked to its encyclopedia entries and folded in at the next daily rewrite. 79 total.
Thu, September 24
First reported Sep 24
AGIBOT Deploys 300+ Robots at Chimelong Theme Park
AGIBOT and Chimelong Group announced the first phase of a project deploying over 300 robots at Chimelong Spaceship Park in Zhuhai. The robots will handle diverse tasks including martial arts performances, table tennis, guest guidance, and hotel services. The launch coincides with AGIBOT delivering its 20,000th robot off the production line.
First reported Sep 24
XPENG convenes suppliers for IRON humanoid production
XPENG announced that it has signed supplier agreements and is scheduling production for its IRON humanoid robot. The company targets mass production by the end of 2026, with initial deployments planned for its own stores and campuses.
Wed, September 23
First reported Sep 23
Vesoma Launches with 60+ Team and Vesoma 1 Humanoid
Vesoma has emerged from stealth with a team of over 60 people and its first product, Vesoma 1. The company, led by CEO Nikolai Ensslen and CIO Martin Riedmiller, is targeting manufacturing and logistics with a focus on learning through interaction.
First reported Sep 23
Tesla App Assets Reveal Optimus Gen 3 Renders
Humanoids Daily reports that Tesla's Android app contains robot renders explicitly named _gen3, which the outlet verified by extracting files directly from the app bundle. A comparison of four builds shows these assets first appeared on August 27, 2026, with higher-resolution versions added on September 5. The renders depict a more enclosed exterior than previous gold variants, though the files do not confirm final hardware or an active app feature.
First reported Sep 23
RoboBusiness 2026 Sets Stage for Humanoid Industry Panel
The Robot Report announced that a keynote panel at RoboBusiness 2026 will feature executives from four major robotics companies. The session, scheduled for October 21, aims to address the practical challenges of scaling humanoid robots in industrial settings.
First reported Sep 23
Tesla Berlin Workers May Train Optimus via Cameras
Humanoids Daily reports that Tesla has planned to equip selected workers at its Berlin factory with cameras to capture human movements for Optimus training. While a recent social media post claims the program is active, the initiative was first reported in July as a plan rather than a confirmed rollout.
First reported Sep 23
Tesla's Optimus Team Reportedly Tours China Supply Chain Plants
Chinese outlet TieMeiTi reports that a Tesla team visited manufacturing facilities in Ningbo, part of the Yangtze River Delta region, to assess suppliers' readiness for scaling Optimus humanoid robot production. The visits reportedly focus on companies making joint modules, actuators, and precision structural parts, following an earlier disclosed order for 5,000 new Optimus units.
First reported Sep 23
Ningbo Opens Humanoid Robot Training Facility
A humanoid robot training facility in Ningbo, China, has begun operations to collect data on household tasks like folding clothes and making beds. The center aims to support robot development, talent training, and model evaluation using data from various robot brands.
First reported Sep 23
IFR: Global Humanoid Robot Sales Hit About 7,000 Units in 2025
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has published its first dedicated tally of global humanoid robot sales, putting the 2025 figure at roughly 7,000 units. As reported by Reuters, the number is dwarfed by traditional industrial and service robot markets, with many units still used for AI data collection rather than production work.
Tue, September 22
First reported Sep 22
Beijing Hosts Robot Warrior Rescue Challenge in October
Beijing is set to host the 2026 Robot Warrior Challenge Fall Competition on October 17–18, featuring 24 teams across 14 practical scenarios. The event focuses on emergency rescue, industrial inspection, and urban management tasks for various robot types.
First reported Sep 22
XPENG IRON Demo Shows Showroom Memory and Tracking
XPENG released a demonstration video showing IRON interacting with three testers in a simulated car showroom. The robot tracks speakers using audio and visual cues, switches between Mandarin and English, and maintains memory of individual preferences. The company cites onboard compute of 2,250 TOPS for these functions.
First reported Sep 22
Robros IGRIS-C Gains Full-Body Teleoperation
Robros has demonstrated full-body teleoperation for its IGRIS-C humanoid, allowing operators to control the robot's posture and lower limbs in real time. The company reports 18 units sold to customers in semiconductor, automotive, and logistics sectors.
First reported Sep 22
ROBROS Unveils Full-Body Teleoperation for IGRIS-C
ROBROS has released a video demonstrating real-time full-body teleoperation of its IGRIS-C humanoid robot. The system allows an operator to control the robot's walking, balance, and arm movements simultaneously, expanding beyond previous upper-body-only demonstrations.
First reported Sep 22
AGIBOT X2 Robots Dance at Greater Bay Area Film Concert
AGIBOT released a video showing its X2 humanoid robots dancing on stage at the Greater Bay Area Film Concert. The robots moved in sync with each other and human performers, highlighting a shift from lab demos to live entertainment.
First reported Sep 22
AGIBOT A3 Debuts at Greater Bay Area Film Concert
AGIBOT showcased its A3 humanoid robot at the Greater Bay Area Film Concert, where it interacted with celebrities in real time. The company states the robot coordinated speech, movement, and expressions using its WITA-Omni system for natural human-robot interaction.
Sun, September 20
First reported Sep 20
What Happens to a Humanoid Robot When It Breaks Down?
An op-ed published by The Robot Report argues that recycling humanoid robots is far more complex than scrapping cars or laptops, citing risks from rare-earth magnets, lithium batteries, and sensitive stored data. The piece, written by consultant Robert Belt of Mummy LLC in partnership with recycler Re-Teck, calls for robotics manufacturers to adopt design-for-recycling principles.
First reported Sep 20
Blue Worm's Modular Humanoid Splits Into Arm, Chassis, and More
Chinese startup Blue Worm has launched Mantis Standard, a humanoid robot whose arm and mobile chassis can be detached and operated on their own. A shared onboard brain lets sensing and decision-making transfer across whichever configuration is in use, with pricing starting at 9,800 yuan.