Robotics & Drones5 min read
Humanoid robotics
Xiaomi's robot did what Musk said Optimus couldn't: real factory work in six months
Xiaomi's humanoid robot achieved 90%+ success on complex flexible workpiece tasks after six months of factory deployment, challenging Elon Musk's January claim that Optimus isn't ready for useful factory work. The leap from single-station screw insertion to bimanual panel sorting and box folding sets a new pace for humanoid industrialization.
2026-07-15