Xiaomi Bolsters Robotics Ambitions with Tesla Optimus Engineer Hire
Xiaomi has tapped former Tesla Optimus engineer Zach Lu Zeyu to lead its dexterous hand robotics development, signaling a aggressive push into advanced humanoid systems. Lu’s expertise in tactile sensing and mechatronics—honed at Johns Hopkins and Tsinghua University—positions Xiaomi to compete in the burgeoning robotics arms race.
The Beijing-based tech giant is scaling its robotics division with 200+ open roles, including a dozen focused on dexterous hand R&D. While Xiaomi’s 2022 CyberOne prototype demonstrated basic object interaction, the new hiring spree suggests a shift from experimental projects to commercializable automation solutions.
The MOVE coincides with Xiaomi’s MiMo-Embodied AI model gaining traction across manufacturing and logistics sectors. Market watchers note the strategic timing—robotics investments are surging globally as AI convergence accelerates.
