Backed by Alibaba, ByteDance, Xiaomi and Meituan, X Square Robot unveiled a next-generation embodied AI foundation model for home robots and said its first deployments in everyday households will begin within 35 days.
BEIJING, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- X Square Robot on Tuesday unveiled Wall-B, a new embodied AI foundation model designed for deployment in real-world homes, marking what the company described as a major step toward bringing general-purpose robots into daily family life.
At a launch event themed "Born to Bot, Bot to Family," the company also introduced its World Unified Model (WUM) architecture, a training framework that combines vision, language, action and physical prediction within a single system from the outset. X Square said the model is intended to help robots operate in the far more unpredictable setting of a home, where tasks, layouts and interactions vary from moment to moment.
"Robots in factories and robots in homes are fundamentally different," said Qian Wang, founder and CEO of X Square Robot. "In factories, they repeat the same action 10,000 times. In a home, they may need to perform 10,000 different actions, each in a different context. The real challenge is not repetition, but whether a robot can execute new, untrained actions in an unstructured environment."
Wall-B is the company's first full implementation of its World Unified Model architecture. Unlike modular systems that train perception, language and control separately, X Square Robot said World Unified Model optimizes those capabilities jointly from the very beginning. The company said that allows physical prediction — including force, friction and collision dynamics — to emerge as part of the model itself, rather than being layered on afterward.
"We train vision, language, action and prediction in the same network from day one," said Wang Hao, chief technology officer of X Square. "Human infants do not learn to see, move and communicate in isolated stages. They learn by integrating perception and action at the same time, with constant feedback from the physical world. That is the principle behind our architecture."
X Square Robot said the model was built on two core foundations. The first is a data strategy centered on real, non-staged home environments, aimed at exposing the system to the long tail of household scenarios — misplaced objects, temporary occlusion, unexpected obstacles and spontaneous human activity. The second is a physics-aware predictive mechanism that enables the robot to anticipate physical outcomes before taking action, rather than merely reacting after contact occurs.
Together, those elements are meant to narrow one of robotics' hardest gaps: moving from controlled demos to reliable performance in live environments. The company said its work on physical robotic platforms has helped it accumulate practical experience in bridging simulation and reality across diverse operating conditions.
At the event, X Square demonstrated a series of live tasks. In one experience zone, a robot arranged flowers while adjusting its grip and motion in real time as stems shifted position under visual occlusion. The task was completed without pre-set trajectories, according to the company, and drew attention from both domestic and international media attending the event.
Even so, X Square acknowledged that the technology remains early. Wang said current systems can make mistakes that require remote intervention — such as placing slippers in the kitchen or pausing mid-task to process the next action. But he said the robots' ability to operate continuously and generate new real-world data around the clock gives the system a path to rapid improvement.
That learning loop is central to the company's next milestone: within 35 days, X Square plans to place its robots into everyday homes, underscoring the company's long-term commitment to the home robotics sector.
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X Square Robot Unveils New Embodied AI Model, Says Robots Will Arrive in Homes in 35 Days
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The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony concluded earlier (19 April 2026). The highly acclaimed movie Ciao UFO took home five major awards, including Best Film, Best Director (Patrick Leung Pak Kin), Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Wai), Best Screenplay (Kong Ho Yan, Amy Chin) and Best Original Film Song. Meanwhile, the most nominated film, Sons of the Neon Night, directed by Juno Mak, claimed eight awards, including the much anticipated Best Supporting Actor (Alex To). Tony Leung Ka–Fai, following Cold War in 2013, won Best Actor again after 13 years for his role as Fu Long Sheng in The Shadow's Edge. Meanwhile, Fish Liew earned her first Best Actress award for portraying cerebral palsy-afflicted "Ah Mei" in Someone Like Me. Shu Qi won Best New Director for her debut feature Girl, while Girlfriends earned Elizabeth Tang the Best New Performer award.
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The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards – Award–winning & nominated films release schedule
| Film | Awards and nominations | Platform | Release date |
| Ciao UFO | Winning: Best Film
Best Director (Patrick Leung Pak Kin) Best Screenplay (Kong Ho Yan, Amy Chin) Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Wai) Best Original Film Song (Wah Fu One) Composer: Tsui Chin Hung/ Lyricist: Leung Pak Kin/
Vocal Artist: Feanna Wong Nominations: Best Supporting Actor (Wong You Nam) Best Cinematography (Leung Ming Kai) Best Film Editing (Derek Hui, Joe Zhou, To To) Best Original Film Score (Tsui Chin Hung) Best Visual Effects (Water Chan) | Now Cinema | Coming Soon |
| Sons of the Neon Night | Winning: Best Supporting Actor (Alex To)
Best Cinematography (Sion Michel, Richard Bluck)
Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William) Best Art Direction (Juno Mak, Yee Chung Man,
Chow Sai Hung Ambrose, Jona Sees)
Best Costume & Makeup Design (SoMad, Uma Wang)
Best Original Film Score (Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nate Connelly) Best Sound Design (Nopawat Likitwong, Poolpetch Hatthakitkosol,
Dhanarat Dhitirojana) Best Visual Effects (Enoch Chan, Yu Yat Tung,
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| Girl | Winning: Best New Director (Shu Qi) Nominations: Best Director (Shu Qi) Best Screenplay (Shu Qi) Best Cinematography (Yu Jing Pin) | Now Cinema | Available Now |
| She's Got No Name | Nominations: Best Film
Best Director (Peter Ho-sun Chan, Han Shuai) Best Actress (Zhang Ziyi) Best Cinematography (Jake Pollock) Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William, Zhang Yibo) Best Art Direction (Sun Li, Lau Man Hung) Best Costume & Makeup Design (Dora Ng) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
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The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony concluded earlier (19 April 2026). The highly acclaimed movie Ciao UFO took home five major awards, including Best Film, Best Director (Patrick Leung Pak Kin), Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Wai), Best Screenplay (Kong Ho Yan, Amy Chin) and Best Original Film Song. Meanwhile, the most nominated film, Sons of the Neon Night, directed by Juno Mak, claimed eight awards, including the much anticipated Best Supporting Actor (Alex To). Tony Leung Ka–Fai, following Cold War in 2013, won Best Actor again after 13 years for his role as Fu Long Sheng in The Shadow's Edge. Meanwhile, Fish Liew earned her first Best Actress award for portraying cerebral palsy-afflicted "Ah Mei" in Someone Like Me. Shu Qi won Best New Director for her debut feature Girl, while Girlfriends earned Elizabeth Tang the Best New Performer award.
*Refers to Hong Kong pay–TV and streaming platforms, based on information released as of 22 April 2026.
The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards – Award–winning & nominated films release schedule
| Film | Awards and nominations | Platform | Release date |
| Ciao UFO | Winning: Best Film
Best Director (Patrick Leung Pak Kin) Best Screenplay (Kong Ho Yan, Amy Chin) Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Wai) Best Original Film Song (Wah Fu One) Composer: Tsui Chin Hung/ Lyricist: Leung Pak Kin/
Vocal Artist: Feanna Wong Nominations: Best Supporting Actor (Wong You Nam) Best Cinematography (Leung Ming Kai) Best Film Editing (Derek Hui, Joe Zhou, To To) Best Original Film Score (Tsui Chin Hung) Best Visual Effects (Water Chan) | Now Cinema | Coming Soon |
| Sons of the Neon Night | Winning: Best Supporting Actor (Alex To)
Best Cinematography (Sion Michel, Richard Bluck)
Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William) Best Art Direction (Juno Mak, Yee Chung Man,
Chow Sai Hung Ambrose, Jona Sees)
Best Costume & Makeup Design (SoMad, Uma Wang)
Best Original Film Score (Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nate Connelly) Best Sound Design (Nopawat Likitwong, Poolpetch Hatthakitkosol,
Dhanarat Dhitirojana) Best Visual Effects (Enoch Chan, Yu Yat Tung,
Chris Chow, Lai Tsz Fei Felix) Nominations: Best Film Best Supporting Actress (Nina Paw) Best Action Choreography (Tang Sui Wa, Xiong Xin Xin) Best New Director (Juno Mak) | Now Baogu (Ch133) and
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| The Shadow's Edge | Winning: Best Actor (Leung Ka Fai Tony) Best Action Choreography (Su Hang) Nominations: Best New Performer (Li Zhekun) Best Film Editing (Zhang Yibo) Best Sound Design (Wang Yanwei, Belle Lau) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Someone Like Me | Winning: Best Actress (Fish Liew) Nominations: Best Actor (Carlos Chan) | Now Cinema and Disney+ | Available Now |
| Girlfriends | Winning: Best New Performer (Elizabeth Tang) Nominations: Best Supporting Actress (Elizabeth Tang) Best Original Film Song (Ordinary People)
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| Girl | Winning: Best New Director (Shu Qi) Nominations: Best Director (Shu Qi) Best Screenplay (Shu Qi) Best Cinematography (Yu Jing Pin) | Now Cinema | Available Now |
| She's Got No Name | Nominations: Best Film
Best Director (Peter Ho-sun Chan, Han Shuai) Best Actress (Zhang Ziyi) Best Cinematography (Jake Pollock) Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William, Zhang Yibo) Best Art Direction (Sun Li, Lau Man Hung) Best Costume & Makeup Design (Dora Ng) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Peg O' My Heart | Nominations: Best Actress (Fala Chen) Best Costume & Makeup Design (Boey Wong) Best Original Film Song (I Can Never Fall Asleep)
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| The Dumpling Queen | Nominations: Best Actress (Ma Li) Best Supporting Actor (Ben Yuen) Best Supporting Actress (Kara Wai) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Golden Boy | Nominations: Best Actor (Cheung Kai Chung Louis) Best New Performer (Lee Kai Sum Ali) Best Action Choreography (Jack Wong Wai Leung) | Now Cinema | 8 May 2026 |
| My First of May | Nominations: Best Actress (Natalie Hsu) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Fight For Tomorrow | Nominations: Best Supporting Actor (Locker Lam) | Now Cinema | Available Now |
| Measure In Love | Nominations: Best Art Direction (Man Lim Chung, Jasper Tsang) Best Costume & Makeup Design (Man Lim Chung, So Chun Yan) Best Original Film Score (Wan Pin Chu) Best Original Film Song (Blink Of Eternity) Composer: Wan Pin Chu, JJ Lin/ Lyricist: Yvonne Lin/ Vocal Artist: JJ Lin | Now Baogu (Ch133) and
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| Another World | Nominations: Best Film Best Director (Tommy Ng Kai Chung) Best Screenplay (Polly Yeung) Best Art Direction (Step C.) Best Original Film Score (Chou Liting, CMgroovy, Vicky Fung) Best Original Film Song (Until We Meet Again)
Composer, Lyricist: Vicky Fung/ Vocal Artis: Claudia Ng Best Sound Design (Yiu Chun Hin, Cheung Man Hoi) Best New Director (Tommy Ng Kai Chung) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Q3 2026 |
Film
Awards and nominations
Platform
Release date
Ciao UFO
Winning:
Best Film
Best Director (Patrick Leung Pak Kin)
Best Screenplay (Kong Ho Yan, Amy Chin)
Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Wai)
Best Original Film Song (Wah Fu One)
Composer: Tsui Chin Hung/ Lyricist: Leung Pak Kin/
Vocal Artist: Feanna Wong
Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor (Wong You Nam)
Best Cinematography (Leung Ming Kai)
Best Film Editing (Derek Hui, Joe Zhou, To To)
Best Original Film Score (Tsui Chin Hung)
Best Visual Effects (Water Chan)
Now Cinema
Coming Soon
Sons of the Neon Night
Winning:
Best Supporting Actor (Alex To)
Best Cinematography (Sion Michel, Richard Bluck)
Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William)
Best Art Direction (Juno Mak, Yee Chung Man,
Chow Sai Hung Ambrose, Jona Sees)
Best Costume &
Makeup Design (SoMad, Uma Wang)
Best Original Film Score (Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nate Connelly)
Best Sound Design (Nopawat Likitwong, Poolpetch Hatthakitkosol,
Dhanarat Dhitirojana)
Best Visual Effects (Enoch Chan, Yu Yat Tung,
Chris Chow, Lai Tsz Fei Felix)
Nominations:
Best Film
Best Supporting Actress (Nina Paw)
Best Action
Choreography (Tang Sui Wa, Xiong Xin Xin)
Best New Director (Juno Mak)
Now Baogu (Ch133) and
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Channel Premiere on Now Baogu (Ch133)
4 July 2026 (Saturday) 22:00;
Available on Now Baogu On Demand
starting from 5 July 2026
The Shadow's Edge
Winning:
Best Actor (Leung Ka Fai Tony)
Best Action
Choreography (Su Hang)
Nominations:
Best New Performer (Li Zhekun)
Best Film Editing (Zhang Yibo)
Best Sound Design (Wang Yanwei, Belle Lau)
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Available Now
Someone Like Me
Winning:
Best Actress (Fish Liew)
Nominations:
Best Actor (Carlos Chan)
Now Cinema and Disney+
Available Now
Girlfriends
Winning:
Best New Performer (Elizabeth Tang)
Nominations:
Best Supporting Actress (Elizabeth Tang)
Best Original Film Song (Ordinary People)
Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Artist：Panther Chan
Now Cinema
Coming Soon
Girl
Winning:
Best New Director (Shu Qi)
Nominations:
Best Director (Shu Qi)
Best Screenplay (Shu Qi)
Best Cinematography (Yu Jing Pin)
Now Cinema
Available Now
She's Got No Name
Nominations:
Best Film
Best Director (Peter Ho-sun Chan, Han Shuai)
Best Actress (Zhang Ziyi)
Best Cinematography (Jake Pollock)
Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William, Zhang Yibo)
Best Art Direction (Sun Li, Lau Man Hung)
Best Costume &
Makeup Design (Dora Ng)
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Available Now
Peg O' My Heart
Nominations:
Best Actress (Fala Chen)
Best Costume &
Makeup Design (Boey Wong)
Best Original Film Song (I Can Never Fall Asleep)
Composer: Mark Lui/ Lyricist: Zhu Lin/ Vocal Artist: Nick Cheung
Best Visual Effects (Dennis Yeung, Dennis Yeung)
Now Cinema
Available Now
The Dumpling Queen
Nominations:
Best Actress (Ma Li)
Best Supporting Actor (Ben Yuen)
Best Supporting Actress (Kara Wai)
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Available Now
Golden Boy
Nominations:
Best Actor (Cheung Kai Chung Louis)
Best New Performer (Lee Kai Sum Ali)
Best Action
Choreography (Jack Wong Wai Leung)
Now Cinema
8 May 2026
My First of May
Nominations:
Best Actress (Natalie Hsu)
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Available Now
Fight For Tomorrow
Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor (Locker Lam)
Now Cinema
Available Now
Measure In Love
Nominations:
Best Art Direction (Man Lim Chung, Jasper Tsang)
Best Costume &
Makeup Design (Man Lim Chung, So Chun Yan)
Best Original Film Score (Wan Pin Chu)
Best Original Film Song (Blink Of Eternity)
Composer: Wan Pin Chu, JJ Lin/ Lyricist: Yvonne Lin/ Vocal Artist: JJ Lin
Now Baogu (Ch133) and
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Channel Premiere on Now Baogu (Ch133)
18 July 2026 (Saturday) 22:00;
Available on Now Baogu On Demand starting from 19 July 2026
Another World
Nominations:
Best Film
Best Director (Tommy Ng Kai Chung)
Best Screenplay (Polly Yeung)
Best Art Direction (Step C.)
Best Original Film Score (Chou Liting, CMgroovy, Vicky Fung)
Best Original Film Song (Until We Meet Again)
Composer, Lyricist: Vicky Fung/ Vocal Artis: Claudia Ng
Best Sound Design (Yiu Chun Hin, Cheung Man Hoi)
Best New Director (Tommy Ng Kai Chung)
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Q3 2026
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Now TV presents all award-winning films from the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards
