BYD Unveils Its First Humanoid Robot: Showroom Greeter, Factory Worker — and a Direct Challenge to Tesla Optimus
BYD, the world’s largest EV maker, has officially unveiled its first humanoid robot on August 18. Reported to be named Xiao Di, the service robot will greet customers at Di Space experience venues. With Tesla’s Optimus reportedly entering assembly the same week, the US-China embodied AI race has shifted from concept videos to factory floors.
