Robot Industry Daily Report: Surge in Robotics Sector and Key Developments as of May 9, 2026

Robot Industry Daily (May 9): The Robot Industry is Booming

On May 10, 2026, at 16:04, Beijing time, Yiou Network released news about the growing robot industry.

Industry Trends

The robot sector is experiencing significant growth, with humanoid robots driving continued advancements. The Southern Fund’s Robot ETF (159258) saw an increase of 2.44% during trading. Yushu Technology has launched the world’s first action application store for humanoid robots, UniStore. Tesla’s Optimus V3 humanoid robot is expected to debut mid-year. Hikvision introduced its concept of “Embodied Intelligent Manufacturing” at the Smart Manufacturing Conference. A subsidiary of Ningbo Huaxiang, Huaxiang Qiyuan, is expanding into the embodied intelligent robot industry. Moreover, Elon Musk’s Tesla is set to release the Optimus V3 humanoid robot. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will implement its first industry standards for embodied intelligence in June. Gree Electric Appliances has the capabilities to manufacture humanoid robots. The Apple iPhone 17 series dominated global smartphone sales in Q1 2026.

Upcoming Events

The Logistics and Warehousing Conference in May will feature industry leaders such as Hangcha, Jingsong, KUKA, and Elite. From May 21 to 22, 2026, the “2026 Unmanned Forklift and Wheeled Humanoid Robot Industry Development Forum and the 15th Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing Logistics and Warehousing Engineering” will take place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. This event aims to promote technological exchange, industrial collaboration, and ecosystem development in smart manufacturing logistics. It will showcase unmanned forklifts, AGVs, AMRs, and the integration of embodied intelligence with wheeled humanoid robots, along with the second Global Unmanned Forklift Application Scenario Competition.

Advancements in Ocean Robotics

At the 28th China Beijing International Science and Technology Industry Expo, numerous cutting-edge intelligent equipment products were showcased, including robots and ocean robots that have achieved scaled commercial use across various sectors. Zhuoshi Technology presented a performance robot with diverse interactive capabilities, supported by its proprietary large model technology framework. The Fengtai District organized 37 companies to showcase technologies such as darkroom workstations and brain-computer interface devices. The “Orca” ocean robot by Shihang Intelligent can achieve 720° of free movement, significantly enhancing efficiency. Blue Dot Touch showcased a core product matrix aimed at all scenarios for robots, with a shipping volume surpassing 100,000 units in 2025.

Second Hangzhou International Humanoid Robot Exhibition

The “2026 Second Hangzhou International Humanoid Robot and Robot Technology Exhibition” will be held from May 14 to 16, focusing on the embodied intelligent humanoid robot industry chain. The exhibition will bring together nearly 600 companies and organizations to display the latest technologies in bionic drives and brain-computer interfaces, expecting to attract 100,000 visitors. The event will facilitate strategic industry partnerships and feature international forums and industry conferences to promote the commercialization of the global humanoid robot industry.

Innovations in Robotics

Beijing’s Huisi Kaiwu Agent has achieved significant advancements in autonomous capabilities. Developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, this Agent can perceive its environment, understand needs, and execute tasks with features like global dynamic spatial memory and a user memory system. Breakthroughs in spatial memory, user memory, and physical interaction have laid the foundation for intelligent robots to enhance their autonomous decision-making and execution in complex environments.

Other Developments

In Zhengzhou, the government is focusing on developing new-generation information technology and smart connected vehicles, establishing two trillion-level industry clusters along with four hundred-billion-level clusters in high-end equipment, new materials, biomedicine, and energy conservation. The city’s development plan emphasizes emerging industries and future sectors, including humanoid robots, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and low-altitude economy. The plan includes establishing a high-standard laboratory and specialized industrial parks.

In Hangzhou, Huaxi Smart Technology has completed a new round of strategic financing, with funds directed toward foundational technology research and product upgrades. The company specializes in smart elderly care solutions and is collaborating on the development of the world’s first multifunctional humanoid elderly care robot, which will be promoted in Gansu.

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China’s electric vehicle exports grew by 68.1% in the first four months of this year. The total export of mechanical and electrical products reached 5.92 trillion yuan, accounting for 63.5% of the country’s total exports.

In Anhui, the provincial government has issued a plan to develop pilot platforms for various future industry sectors, including quantum technology, biomanufacturing, hydrogen energy, brain-computer interfaces, and embodied intelligence. This initiative aims to foster innovative and competitive advanced manufacturing clusters.

In Zhejiang, an action plan has been released to establish a “524X” scenario system aimed at promoting the high-quality development of technology and industry, focusing on frontier technologies, industrial upgrades, and efficient social governance.