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Month: December 2024

LimX Dynamics’ CL-2: China’s Answer to Atlas by Boston Dynamics?

May 14, 2026December 31, 2024 by Mike Kalil
LimX Dynamics CL-2 humanoid robot

Another day, another advanced humanoid robot from China. This time it’s the CL-2 from LimX Dynamics.

China’s AI-Powered Quadrupedal Robots’ Rapid Acceleration Shocks the World

May 13, 2026December 30, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Weilan quadrupedal robot

Chinese robotics leaders have quickly moved their early prototypes to mass production.

China-Owned GAC Developing AI-Powered Humanoid for National Security

November 2, 2025December 27, 2024 by Mike Kalil
GAC GoMate Humanoid Robot

Another prominent Chinese automotive manufacturer, this time state-owned GAC, just unveiled a new humanoid robot.

ENGINE AI’S New PM01 Humanoid Robot, Priced at $12K, Undercuts Unitree G1

May 13, 2026December 25, 2024 by Mike Kalil
EngineAI's PM01 humanoid robot

ENGINEAI just announced its new lightweight humanoid robot, the PM01, that moves quickly and is highly customizable.

2024’s Most Viral Moments in Robotics That Shocked the World

November 2, 2025December 23, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Top Viral Moments in Robotics in 2024

The year 2024 was, by all accounts, a blockbuster year for robotics.

Pudu Robotics Introduces First Bipedal Humanoid Robot That’s ‘Born to Serve’

May 13, 2026December 21, 2024 by Mike Kalil
PUDU D9 Bipedal Humanoid Robot from Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics, a Chinese company with more than 80,000 robots deployed globally, just introduced its first bipedal humanoid robot with the motto “Born to Serve.”

Mcity Test Facility Open-Sources Digital Twin of Renowned AV Testing Grounds

November 2, 2025December 20, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Digital Twin of University of Michigan's Mcity Test Facility

A digital twin of the Mcity Test Facility, the University of Michigan’s state-of-the-art facility for testing connected and autonomous vehicles, is now available to the public for research and testing.

Google DeepMind Links up with Apptronik to Advance Apollo Humanoid Robot

November 9, 2025December 20, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Google DeepMind and Apptronik Apollo Collaboration

Apptronik, whose humanoid robot Apollo is known for working at Mercedes-Benz factories, is teaming up with Google DeepMind to accelerate the development of autonomous humanoid robots.

The Fall of Moxie, the Social AI Robot for Children

January 17, 2026December 19, 2024 by Mike Kalil
The Downfall of Moxie the AI Robot for Kids Ages 5-10

Users are reeling after the abrupt shutdown of Moxie, an $800 AI robot designed to help children develop social and emotional skills.

BYD, World’s Largest EV Maker, Officially Enters Humanoid Robotics Race

November 2, 2025December 18, 2024 by Mike Kalil
BYD vs Tesla Bot in Humanoids

Shenzen-based BYD, which recently passed Tesla as the world’s top seller of electric vehicles, is already investing heavily into humanoid robotics.

New Digital Engineering Hub Aims to Rescue the Struggling F-35 Jet Program

November 2, 2025December 18, 2024 by Mike Kalil
F-35 Digital Twin Concept

Can digital twins rescue the Pentagon’s most expensive program?

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