Midea Group has unveiled a prototype humanoid robot and announced the establishment of an innovation center dedicated to robotics and artificial intelligence. The launch has led to a rally in Midea's stock. Concurrently, Apptronik, a competitor in the humanoid robot sector, has secured an additional $53 million in funding, bringing its total Series A funding to $403 million, with notable investors including Mercedes-Benz and ARK Invest. Mercedes-Benz is currently testing Apptronik's humanoid robot, Apollo, in its Berlin manufacturing plant, where it is performing tasks such as moving components along production lines. Additionally, Chinese company Dobot has begun pre-sales for its humanoid robot, Atom, which is priced at approximately 400,000 yen. The developments in the humanoid robot sector indicate a growing trend as companies accelerate their efforts towards mass production in this field.