Ready For Tomorrow #86

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A new week brings new robotic thrills.

No time to waste, just 4 news stories today!

Let’s roll.

XPeng Iron – the robot that had to prove it’s not human

On stage in Guangzhou, the audience couldn’t believe their eyes. The humanoid robot XPeng Iron moved so naturally that many thought it was a person in disguise. That’s when the engineers decided to clear all doubts: they cut open its leg in front of everyone.

Under the material appeared wires, actuators, and metal joints. No costume, just pure engineering. What’s more, Iron kept walking on stage as if nothing had happened. The video instantly went viral across Chinese social media.

XPeng, however, doesn’t treat Iron as a showpiece. The company plans mass production by 2026, with the humanoid’s first workplace being XPeng’s own factories in roles such as guide, receptionist, and assistant for simple tasks. Only later will the robot move to more complex environments like shops or museums.

Interestingly, the engineers admit that the chaotic nature of home life is still too big a challenge for humanoids. And that’s an approach worth respecting. Instead of promising robotic dreams, XPeng starts with realistic steps that actually make sense.

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Unitree G1 – a humanoid that learns from humans in motion

Chinese company Unitree Robotics unveiled a full-body teleoperation system, where a human in a motion-capture suit controls the humanoid G1 in real time. The robot mirrors every move with almost zero delay, kicking a ball, sparring, even boxing with another robot.

But it’s not just a show. The new system is a data collection tool that maps human motion directly onto robot kinematics. Instead of simulations and video recordings, Unitree uses humans in the loop, generating data that are physically aligned with what the machine can actually do.

By combining its own G1 robot with an advanced motion-acquisition platform, the company is building strength in both hardware and software. And that might be the key to developing the future of physical artificial intelligence.

Nomagic – Warsaw-built robots conquering Zalando’s warehouses

Polish startup Nomagic has been chosen by Zalando to deploy robots in the e-commerce giant’s European logistics centers. It’s a big step for a company that has been developing its bin-picking technology for years, a system that allows robots to autonomously pick and pack products of various shapes and sizes.

During a pilot phase in one Zalando warehouse, Nomagic’s robots, known as Richard, performed over 10,000 picks per day. The results were so promising that nine more systems are planned for 2025, with further expansion coming in 2026.

Nomagic operates under the Robot-as-a-Service model, renting out its solutions to clients like Komplett, Fiege, and Cdiscount. The robots use computer vision, machine learning, and interchangeable grippers, allowing them to work efficiently even in messy warehouse environments.

Zalando is not only implementing Nomagic’s technology but has also invested in the company, joining its Series B round where the startup raised 44 million dollars.

It’s proof that smart automation from Poland can find its place among Europe’s e-commerce leaders, and that the future of warehouses doesn’t have to be boring.

Saudi Arabia bets on humanoids – Humanoid and QSS AI & Robotics join forces

British company Humanoid has signed a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabian QSS AI & Robotics. The goal is to develop and deploy humanoid robots on a large scale as part of the Saudi Vision 2030 program, which aims to digitally transform the country.

Over the next five years, up to 10,000 robots are planned to be introduced to support manufacturing, logistics, retail, and service sectors. QSS will act as Humanoid’s exclusive regional partner, responsible for local integration, servicing, and adapting the technology to Saudi needs.

Part of the production will be moved to Riyadh, where a robot assembly line will be established. This move will not only accelerate local deployment but also support Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a regional robotics hub.

For Humanoid, it’s an opportunity to enter a fast-growing new market. For QSS, it’s a chance to become a leader in building a local humanoid robotics ecosystem.

That’s all for today.

Humanoids still rule the stage.

Let’s see how long we’ll stay human ;)

Have a great week,

Jacek!