Shenzhen's X Square Robot Sorts 1,816 Parcels in One Hour, Beating Figure 03 by 45%
Dr_Singularity · x · 2026-08-14
Shenzhen-based X Square Robot sorted 1,816 random parcels in a single unedited hour with a 98%+ success rate, achieving roughly 45% higher throughput than Figure 03's reported benchmark, while hardware costs about 70% less. Using simple grippers, it targeted 1,248 parcels, matching Figure AI's sustained hourly average. Commentators see the physical AI race accelerating, with 2026 as a turning point and practical cooking, cleaning, and factory robots possible by 2027.
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