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AI Robots

AI robots combine artificial intelligence and robotics to perform tasks, learn from experience, and work safely alongside people.

China’s Konka-1: World’s ‘Lightest Full Humanoid’?

May 25, 2026November 23, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Konka-1 Humanoid Robot Screengrab

China calls the Konka-1 the “world’s lightest complete humanoid robot.”

Astribot Autonomously Makes Coffee with Physical Intelligence’s New AI Training Model

November 2, 2025November 21, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration of autonomous coffee making by a humanoid robot

The Astribot S1 humanoid robot can make coffee autonomously with training from Physical Intelligence’s buzzy AI model that helps robots see, understand, and act.

Zhenya AKA The Plumber: Russia’s Emotionally Intelligent Humanoid Robot

November 2, 2025November 20, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration of The Plumber humanoid robot

Zhenya, nicknamed The Plumber, is a Russian humanoid robot that reportedly analyze and respond to human emotions in real-time.

Figure 02 Autonomous Fleet Showcased Ahead of BMW Plant Deployment

November 2, 2025November 19, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Autonomous Fleet of Figure 02 AI-Powered Humanoid Robots at BMW Spartanburg

Figure AI says it’s ready to send millions of its humanoid robots into the world.

Reliance Industries-backed Addverb Reveals Humanoid Robot Plans

November 1, 2025November 19, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration of futuristic Made in India humanoid robot

The richest man in Asia, Mukesh Ambani, is officially entering the humanoid robotics arena.

Fully Automated Logistics at BYD with UBTECH’s Walker S1 Humanoid Robot

November 1, 2025November 18, 2024 by Mike Kalil
UBTECH Walker S1 Industrial Humanoid Robot Logistics Automation System

A leading Chinese robotics firm says its full-stack logistics system is replacing material handlers, forklift operators, warehouse workers, and even supervisors.

‘New Buildings Launching Every 90 Days’: Figure’s New Campus for Producing Humanoids

May 5, 2026November 17, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Silicon Valley Humanoid Robotics Manufacturing Concept

Founded just two years ago, Figure AI is aggressively expanding its operations as it seeks to dominate the emerging humanoid robotics market.

Will China Put the First Humanoid Robot on the Moon?

November 1, 2025November 15, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration of concept of Chinese humanoid robot with 4 wheels on the south pole of the moon

China is apparently planning to send a humanoid robot to the moon as part of its Chang’e-8 lunar mission.

Surgical Robot Transformer: A Step Toward Fully Autonomous Surgical Robots?

November 1, 2025November 14, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration of futuristic fully autonomous AI-driven robotic surgeon

If you’re a robot, you can become a surgeon by binge-watching videos.

Agility Robotics’ Digit to Work at 100 Factories as Schaeffler Invests in Humanoids

May 4, 2026November 14, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Agility Robotics' Digit Bipedal Robot

Digit, the pioneering humanoid robot from Agility Robotics, is going global.

The Evolution of South Korea’s Humanoid Robots

May 4, 2026November 13, 2024 by Mike Kalil
South Korea's Humanoid Robots

Let’s take a look back as South Korea goes full steam integrating robotics into everyday life.

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