Core Insights - The visit of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to Shanghai included an interaction with the ZhiYuan Expedition A2 humanoid robot, highlighting the growing interest in humanoid robotics in commercial and entertainment sectors [1][3] - ZhiYuan Robotics showcased multiple humanoid robots at CES 2026, including the Expedition A2, which is the first full-size humanoid robot to achieve large-scale commercial deployment and receive triple certification from China, the US, and Europe [3] - The launch of the Genie Sim3.0, an open-source simulation platform by ZhiYuan Robotics, marks a significant advancement in creating high-fidelity digital twin environments for robotics applications [4] Company Developments - ZhiYuan Robotics has partnered with AI company MiniMax to enhance voice interaction capabilities for its robots, aiming to create personalized voice profiles and improve emotional interaction [5] - The introduction of the Qiyuan Q1 robot by Shangwei New Materials at CES 2026 signifies a shift towards consumer-oriented personal robots, with a focus on portability and user-friendliness [7] - The acquisition of Shangwei New Materials by ZhiYuan Robotics in 2025 has led to a clear division of focus, with Shangwei targeting consumer markets and ZhiYuan concentrating on B2B and industrial applications [7] Talent Acquisition - The appointment of Dong Hao, a prominent academic in embodied intelligence, as Chief Scientist at Shangwei New Materials indicates a strategic move to bolster R&D in the field of embodied intelligence and robotics [8]