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.

Amazon has acquired Rivr, a Zurich-based startup specializing in autonomous robotics.

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.

Hyundai Motor Group has signed an agreement with the South Korean government to invest approximately 9 trillion won (around $6.26 billion) in major industrial and technology projects along the country’s western coast, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

An Indian university has courted controversy at the AI summit in Delhi after an official claimed that a Chinese-made robotic dog was its own invention.

The market capitalization of Hyundai Motor Co. briefly surpassed 100 trillion won (US$67.7 billion) on Tuesday, driven by growing investor confidence in its robotics and autonomous driving initiatives, according to industry analysts.

SoftBank Group announced on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire the robotics division of Swiss engineering company ABB for $5.4 billion.