China’s T800 Humanoid Robot Hits America as Import Ban Gains Support
China’s Terminator has entered the US, but its stay might be short-lived as support grows in Washington for a ban on Chinese robot imports.
Month: June 2026
Figure AI Threatened to Sue Over a Story BMW Now Appears to Support
BMW’s announcement about expanding its partnership with Figure AI confirms the substance of a 2025 Fortune article that Figure founder Brett Adcock threatened to sue over.
Realbotix’s Controversial Plans to Deploy First AI Robot Tutor in US Public School
Realbotix is sending one of its AI-powered ultra-realistic humanoid robots into the classroom.
Cartwheel’s Last Lifeline: The Engineered Arts Deal That Never Closed
Engineered Arts wanted to acquire Cartwheel Robotics before it collapsed but the now-defunct startup’s investors allegedly derailed the deal.
Robotics Firms Race to Prove Their Machines Can Do Real Work
Amid the physical AI gold rush, robotics firms are making bold moves to prove their machines are ready for real-world labor.
Should Boston Dynamics Be Renamed to Seoul Dynamics?
It’s probably safe to start calling Boston Dynamics a South Korean robotics firm going forward.
South Korea’s New AI Robot Might Be Unitree’s Worst Nightmare
South Korea’s newest AI robot is emerging as one of the country’s most credible threats to China’s viral Unitree G1 humanoid.
MindOn Reveals AI Brain for Mixed Robot Warehouse Workers
The Chinese startup MindOn says it’s training robots across form factors to do logistics work with a shared AI brain.
Sanctuary AI Claims Breakthrough in Wire Harness Assembly Automation
Sanctuary AI says it trained an industrial robot to crush one of the hardest tasks to automate in automotive manufacturing.
Humanoid Robots Are Getting Less Human, More Human, and Cuter at the Same Time
The humanoid robotics boom shows no signs of slowing down heading into the summer. Amid the frenzy, robotics firms are going to opposite extremes to stand out.
Could the Future of Companion Robots Float Instead of Walk?
Could the future of companion robots be soft, floating creatures instead of humanoid machines?