Lexiang Technology (YuanDian Robotics)

An 88-centimeter humanoid robot called Zeroth Bridge launched on September 2 under YuanDian Robotics (元点机器人), the home embodied-intelligence brand of Lexiang Technology (乐享科技). Priced at about $1,270 (8,888 yuan) and aimed at hobbyists and developers, the robot can backflip, dance, and be teleoperated, the company says, and it supports attachable grippers and dexterous hands. Initial stock is about 1,000 units.

YuanDian Robotics also introduced OpenBridge, an open-source developer ecosystem, and a Bridge Builder Plan (筑桥者计划) for developers.