Robotics

Another company founded by EngineAI's founder was the predecessor to Xpeng's robotics unit.

Chery's Aimoga has launched online sales of its robots to ordinary consumers, with a humanoid model carrying a retail price tag of 285,800 yuan ($41,830).

The robot currently handles core processes on the battery production line for the Buick Electra E7.

Tesla showcased its third-generation humanoid robot at AWE 2026 and plans to launch mass production of the product by the end of 2026.

William Li has ruled out an immediate entry into the currently trending robotics industry, focusing instead on selling more cars.

Former Li Auto smart driving head Lang Xianpeng has founded an embodied AI company, teaming up with an Alibaba veteran.

Li Auto is reportedly developing robots through a secret project codenamed "Nexus" and plans to release its first two-wheeled robot later this year.

Xiaomi's humanoid robot successfully operated autonomously for 3 consecutive hours at a self-tapping nut assembly station in its EV factory.

Xpeng's humanoid robot production base will span about 110,000 square meters, covering processes from R&D to large-scale manufacturing.

RoboSense sold 459,600 units in the fourth quarter of 2025, with robotics LiDAR accounting for nearly half of the volume.