Humanoid Digest: October 2026

Agility Robotics moved closer to a Nasdaq listing in October, with plans to raise approximately $465 million. The proposed debut would give investors another public market opportunity to gain exposure to humanoid robotics.

Meanwhile, Tesla said Optimus V3 was ready for mass production, NEURA and Unitree introduced new humanoids, and Foundry Robotics raised $100 million to expand automated manufacturing.

October saw continued activity across public markets, humanoid development and the infrastructure supporting the industry.

‍

1. Agility Robotics Prepares for a Nasdaq Listing

Agility Robotics is preparing for a potential Nasdaq listing in November, with the company expecting to raise approximately $465 million through the proposed transaction.

The listing plans come as Agility expands commercial activity around Digit, its humanoid designed for warehouse and industrial operations. In October, the company provided further details about an order covering 1,000 robots and outlined plans to expand to 25 customer sites.

The proposed Nasdaq transaction remains subject to approvals and completion. Agility's progress toward a listing follows growing public market interest in robotics companies, with investors increasingly able to evaluate the sector through operating performance and commercial deployment figures.

‍

2. NEURA Robotics Unveils 4NE1 Gen 4

NEURA Robotics introduced the fourth generation of its 4NE1 humanoid in October, alongside the opening of its RoboGym in Munich.

The new facility provides a dedicated environment for training humanoid robots to perform physical tasks. It is intended to support the development and testing of robot capabilities before they are introduced into operational settings.

NEURA also introduced Neuron AI during the month, extending its software development alongside its humanoid hardware programme. The company separately announced a partnership with NXAI focused on developing longer term memory capabilities for robots.

3. Google DeepMind Teaches Apollo Using Human Video

Google DeepMind demonstrated a method for teaching Apptronik's Apollo humanoid a new physical skill using a single video of a person performing the task.

In the demonstration, the system used the human video to generate a simulated environment in which the robot could practise playing cornhole. The trained behaviour was then transferred to Apollo, which successfully landed seven consecutive throws.

The approach combines observation, simulation and physical execution. Rather than requiring a complete collection of robot demonstrations for the task, the system used human video as its starting point and developed the behaviour through simulated practice.

The demonstration remains a controlled example of a specific skill, but it provides a concrete illustration of how video and simulation can be used together in humanoid robot training.

4. Tesla Says Optimus V3 Is Ready for Mass Production

Tesla said in October that the third generation of its Optimus humanoid is ready for mass production, although the company did not provide updated manufacturing output figures.

The announcement follows reports in September that Tesla had increased Optimus production to several hundred robots per week. Those reports also described plans for a continuous production line capable of producing more than 1,000 units per week by the end of the year.

Tesla's latest statement concerns the readiness of the Optimus V3 design for manufacturing rather than confirmation that those production targets have been achieved.

5. AGIBOT Introduces New Humanoid Architecture and Physical AI Models

AGIBOT unveiled a new humanoid architecture and Physical AI models toward the end of October, continuing development across both robot hardware and embodied intelligence.

The company also introduced Genie Master, a system designed to help humanoid robots improve their performance by learning from mistakes encountered during task execution.

The announcements follow AGIBOT's September manufacturing milestone, when the company reported producing its 20,000th robot across its product portfolio. That milestone included an A3 Ultra delivered to Chimelong, where more than 300 AGIBOT robots are being deployed across entertainment, hospitality and visitor operations.

6. Gecko Robotics Expands Its Work With the U.S. Navy

Gecko Robotics expanded its work with the U.S. Navy in October, with the Navy increasing the ceiling of an existing contracting arrangement to $300 million.

The higher ceiling establishes additional capacity for work under the contract, although it does not represent $300 million in immediately recognised revenue or guaranteed orders.

Gecko also announced a partnership with Anduril focused on automating industrial inspections in submarine manufacturing. The collaboration brings together Gecko's robotic inspection and infrastructure data capabilities with Anduril's work in defence technology.

Gecko develops robotic systems used to inspect industrial assets and collect data about their physical condition. Its technology is used in environments where understanding the condition of critical infrastructure can inform maintenance and operational decisions.

7. Unitree Unveils the H2-X Humanoid

Unitree Robotics introduced H2-X in October, presenting a new humanoid platform through demonstrations of dynamic movement and balance.

The company showed the robot performing kicks, flips and controlled landings, demonstrating its locomotion and motion control capabilities. Unitree also claimed that the platform can remain standing for up to eight hours.

The endurance figure is a company claim and should not be interpreted as eight hours of continuous physical work.

The announcement follows Unitree's continued expansion of its humanoid product portfolio. During October, the company also reported having manufactured between 10,000 and 20,000 G1 humanoids since 2024, providing an indication of cumulative production for that model.

8. Foundry Robotics Raises $100 Million

Foundry Robotics raised $100 million in October to expand its AI powered assembly factory and develop additional manufacturing automation capabilities.

The financing is intended to support the company's work in applying robotics and artificial intelligence to industrial assembly processes.

Foundry's financing adds to investment activity across the infrastructure supporting advanced robotics, particularly in industrial environments where automated systems can be integrated into established manufacturing processes.

The company's next steps will involve expanding its assembly operations and demonstrating how its technology performs in production environments.

‍

Bullish on Robotics? So Are We.

XMAQUINA is a decentralized ecosystem, giving a global community early exposure to the world’s leading robotics companies before they disrupt trillion-dollar industries.

Join our Discord and connect with thousands of futurists building the XMAQUINA DAO.

Follow us on X for the latest updates.