Tesla is ramping up its investment plans to more than $25 billion, intensifying investor debate over whether its ambitious bets on artificial intelligence, robotaxis, and humanoid robotics can deliver future returns.

Beijing is set to host a striking display of next-generation robotics as more than 300 humanoid machines prepare to run a half-marathon—offering a glimpse into how far the technology has come, and how far it still has to go.

Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, its largest production base, could in the future be used to manufacture humanoid robots, according to the company’s China president, who said the facility’s manufacturing efficiency and innovation capacity could support CEO Elon Musk’s ambitions to rapidly commercialise the technology.

Chinese humanoid robots are emerging as the preferred choice for international partners, driven by rapid technological progress, strong availability and competitive pricing, according to a European robotics expert.

BMW Group's Leipzig plant has become the first in Europe to host a humanoid robot pilot, as the German automaker expands on lessons from its Spartanburg facility and collaborates with Hexagon Robotics to test the AEON robot in battery assembly and component manufacturing.

Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, urged greater cooperation between Chinese and American companies to advance the global development of humanoid robots.

Meta Platforms (META.O) is establishing a new division within its Reality Labs unit to develop AI-powered humanoid robots that can assist with physical tasks, according to an internal company memo viewed by Reuters on Friday, News.Az reports.