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  Beijing-Based Embodied AI Unicorn GigaAI Seals 1,000-Robot Deployment Deal

  Beijing-based embodied AI unicorn GigaAI has recently announced a strategic partnership with Longsheng Weiru, a controlled subsidiary of Wuxi Longsheng Technology (SZSE: 300680). Under the agreement, both parties will facilitate the deployment of 1,000 robots across public institutions and third-party enterprises in Wuxi.

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  Unitree Has Stepped Into NVIDIA\'s Foundation

  On June 1, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at NVIDIA GTC Taipei 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan — and called out Unitree Robotics by name.In his keynote, he officially announced a partnership with Unitree Robotics to launch the NVIDIA Isaac™ GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot, built on the Unitree H2 humanoid robot platform and designed for universities and academic research institutions. Leading institutions including Stanford Robotics Center, ETH Zurich, and UC San Diego\'s have confirmed plans to adopt the platform.

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  One of \"Hangzhou\'s Six Little Dragons,\" Unitree Robotics Passes STAR Market IPO Review! Poised to Become the \"First Humanoid Robotics Stock on the A-Share Market\"

  On the afternoon of June 1st, the official website of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) revealed that Unitree Robotics, recognized as one of \"Hangzhou\'s Six Little Dragons,\" has successfully passed its listing review on the Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market). If subsequent procedures proceed smoothly, Unitree is highly anticipated to officially become the \"first humanoid robotics stock on the A-share market.\"

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  BYD, an $800B-Valued Listed Giant, Makes Its Move in Humanoid Robotics

  In a recent interview video published by \"BYD Shareholders Planet,\" BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li disclosed details of the company\'s humanoid robotics strategy and progress.

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  FORT Robotics Acquires Mapless AI, Betting on Scalable Safety Deployment

  On May 27, 2026, FORT Robotics, a Philadelphia-based machine safety and control company, announced the completed acquisition of Mapless AI — a Boston- and Pittsburgh-based startup specializing in vehicle teleoperation and autonomy supervision. The deal marks a pivotal step for FORT in transitioning from distributed safety control to a full-stack Supervised Autonomy platform.

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  Humanoid Robots Enter Retail Logistics: Figure AI Signs Commercial Deployment Agreement with Catalyst Brands

  On May 26, 2026, Figure AI announced a commercial partnership with retail conglomerate Catalyst Brands to deploy its next-generation humanoid robots at Catalyst\'s Reno, Nevada Distribution Logistics Center — aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency and supporting operational scalability across the Catalyst Brands portfolio.

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  Major Restructuring! Robotics \"Chain Leader\" Makes CNY 1.074 Billion Move, Deepening Ties with CATL and BYD Supply Chains

  On the evening of May 21, EFORT Intelligent Robot Co., Ltd. (688165.SH) disclosed a restructuring draft, proposing to acquire 100% of the shares of Shanghai Shengpu Fluid Equipment Co., Ltd. through a combination of share issuance and cash payment, at a transaction price of approximately CNY 1.074 billion. The transaction constitutes a major asset restructuring, but does not constitute a connected transaction or a backdoor listing.

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  Breaking News! A-Share Company Acquires a 51% Stake in Kepler Robotics; Founder Reinvests in “Robot Brain”

  Shanghai Kepler Robotics, one of China\'s earliest general-purpose humanoid robot startups, has been acquired to a 51% controlling stake by STAR Market-listed Hangzhou Kelin Electric Co., Ltd. for up to RMB 300 million. Meanwhile, Kepler\'s co-founder and CEO Hu Debo has launched a new venture — Suota Wujie — targeting universal embodied intelligence \"brain\" technology. The signal: hardware bodies go to industrial capital, founding teams race upstream toward robot cognition.

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  Faraday Future Secures $25M Financing, Raises 2026 Robotics Shipment Target to 1,500 Units  

  On May 16, U.S. electric vehicle company Faraday Future announced a new $25 million financing round and raised its 2026 robotics shipment target from 1,000 units to 1,500 units, marking another step in the company’s ongoing expansion into AI and robotics.