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Who controls what in humanoid robotics?

Stakes, majorities and ownership that concentrate control · 28 findings in the last 90 days · 73 since 12 Apr 2025 · latest 1 Nov 2026

Frontier Tech Intelligence reads 100+ sources in eleven languages every day and tags every dated finding that bears on this question. In the last 90 days, 28 findings in humanoid robotics did; the companies named most often were Unitree (6), 1X Technologies (3), Boston Dynamics (2). Since 12 Apr 2025 the count is 73. Below are the latest findings with their outlet and date, and the companies they name.

The latest findings

  1. Honda demonstrated Avatar robot teleoperation at CEATEC 2026 using a Pimax Dream Air headset

    At CEATEC 2026 in Japan, Honda released a demonstration video of an operator wearing a Pimax Dream Air headset remotely controlling Honda's Avatar robot as it used tools to tighten screws one by one.

    Robot News · Honda

  2. Google demonstrated Gemini 4 Argon controlling Apptronik’s Apollo humanoid in a cornhole task

    Google converted video of a human playing cornhole into simulation code with Gemini 4 Argon, which then helped Apptronik’s Apollo humanoid land seven consecutive shots.

    humanoid.guide · Alphabet, Apptronik

  3. Odyssey released the Odyssey-3 world model for controlling robots, humanoids, autonomous vehicles, and drones.

    U.S. AI research company Odyssey publicly introduced Odyssey-3 on October 13, 2026. The world model learns physical laws, object motion, and action outcomes from large-scale visual data to predict environmental changes and control diverse physical systems, including robotic arms, humanoids, autonomous vehicles, and drones.

    Robot News · Odyssey

  4. Boston Dynamics delays IPO, cites lack of large-scale deployment and profitability

    In an interview on September 14, 2026, a Hyundai Motor Group executive stated that Boston Dynamics' IPO next year is unlikely. The company's flagship product, Atlas, has not achieved large-scale deployment, and Boston Dynamics remains unprofitable. Hyundai acquired a controlling stake in Boston Dynamics in 2021 and in July 2026 announced plans to acquire SoftBank's remaining ~10% stake to make it a wholly-owned subsi

    Caixin · Boston Dynamics, Hyundai Motor Group

  5. Humanoid robot decommissioning requires specialized surgical procedures rather than traditional scrapping

    The article reports that decommissioning a humanoid robot is a highly technical, high-stakes surgical endeavor, distinct from traditional scrapping methods. This indicates the growing complexity and value of humanoid robot components, requiring specialized procedures when robots break down.

    The Robot Report

  6. XPENG's XPACE trains IRON with human videos and simulated mistakes

    XPENG's XPACE system combines human demonstrations and simulated recoveries to improve IRON's manipulation skills, achieving gains in small real-robot tests.

    Humanoids Daily

  7. Hyundai plans to acquire SoftBank’s remaining roughly 10% stake in Boston Dynamics.

    Hyundai announced in July that it intends to buy SoftBank’s remaining stake of approximately 10%, increasing Hyundai’s control of Boston Dynamics.

    humanoid.guide · Boston Dynamics, SoftBank Corp.

  8. Backdoor-listing move: AgiBot Hengyue became controlling shareholder of Swancor/Shangwei New Materials, completing ~63.62% acquisition by Nov-25

    Sources: note.com/hirokimiyano

    AgiBot — ?

  9. China ships the majority of the world's humanoid robots.

    China accounts for most global humanoid-robot shipments, according to the source summary.

    Pandaily

  10. Agility Robotics disclosed two monetization models for Digit v5.

    Under its Robots-as-a-Service model, Agility Robotics charges approximately $8,500 per month plus a $25,000 deployment fee and estimates about $535,000 in five-year revenue per robot. Under direct ownership, customers pay about $200,000 upfront, a $20,000 deployment fee, and roughly $36,000 annually for software and maintenance, producing an estimated $400,000 per robot over five years.

    The Robot Report · Agility Robotics

  11. S-4 SEC filing provides first look at financials; estimates $400,000 revenue per robot over five years under direct ownership.

    Under direct ownership, customers pay about $200,000 upfront, plus a $20,000 deployment fee and roughly $36,000 a year for software and maintenance. Over five years, Agility estimates that would produce about $400,000 in revenue per robot. Reported by The Robot Report

    Agility Robotics — 2026-09

  12. Under direct ownership, customers pay $200,000 upfront plus $20,000 deployment fee and ~$36,000/year for software/maintenance; estimated $400,000 revenue per robot over five years.

    Under direct ownership, customers pay about $200,000 upfront, plus a $20,000 deployment fee and roughly $36,000 a year for software and maintenance. Over five years, Agility estimates that would produce about $400,000 in revenue per robot. Reported by The Robot Report

    Agility Robotics — 2026-09

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Named most often, last 90 days

6Unitree31X Technologies2Boston Dynamics2DeepSeek2SoftBank Corp.1AgiBot1Agility Robotics1Alibaba

Mentions in findings that bear on this question. Each company has a file.

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Who controls what in humanoid robotics?

28 dated findings in humanoid robotics bear on this in the last 90 days (stakes, majorities and ownership that concentrate control). The companies named most in the last 90 days: Unitree (6), 1X Technologies (3), Boston Dynamics (2), DeepSeek (2), SoftBank Corp. (2). Latest: Honda demonstrated Avatar robot teleoperation at CEATEC 2026 using a Pimax Dream Air headset (Robot News, 1 Nov 2026) Google demonstrated Gemini 4 Argon controlling Apptronik’s Apollo humanoid in a cornhole task (humanoid.guide, 14 Oct 2026) Odyssey released the Odyssey-3 world model for controlling robots, humanoids, autonomous vehicles, and drones. (Robot News, 13 Oct 2026) Frontier Tech Intelligence, from 100+ sources.

Which companies in humanoid robotics are named most for stakes?

The companies named most in the last 90 days: Unitree (6), 1X Technologies (3), Boston Dynamics (2), DeepSeek (2), SoftBank Corp. (2). Counted over 28 findings of the last 90 days.

What are the latest findings on stakes, majorities and ownership that concentrate control in humanoid robotics?

Honda demonstrated Avatar robot teleoperation at CEATEC 2026 using a Pimax Dream Air headset (Robot News, 1 Nov 2026) Google demonstrated Gemini 4 Argon controlling Apptronik’s Apollo humanoid in a cornhole task (humanoid.guide, 14 Oct 2026) Odyssey released the Odyssey-3 world model for controlling robots, humanoids, autonomous vehicles, and drones. (Robot News, 13 Oct 2026)

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