AI-generated short dramas featuring animals and absurd narratives are gaining massive traction across Asia and beyond, with millions of viewers tuning into micro-series on platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu. These dramas, often under a minute long, are captivating audiences with their over-the-top storytelling and unexpected twists.

Figure, a humanoid robot company, has seen its robot deliveries double each month for the last three months. This follows the shipment of approximately 150 units last year. Credit: FIGURE CEO Brett Adcock shared this data on Threads, though specific figures were not explicitly provided on the chart. Deductions suggest shipments may have reached around 60 units in Feb. 2026, 120 in Mar. 2026, and 240 in Apr. 2026. This growth indicates Figure is beginning to scale production o