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Astribot

Astribot is a robotics company developing high-speed humanoid robots designed for real-world applications. Its robots focus on dynamic motion, dexterous manipulation, and AI-driven learning to perform complex tasks safely and efficiently. Astribot aims to bring humanoid robotics closer to everyday use in industries like logistics, manufacturing, and services.

Astribot’s T1 Brings Humanoid Robotics Down to Used-Car Money

May 27, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Astribot T1 humanoid robot using a drill

Shenzhen-based Astribot just launched one of China’s cheapest humanoid robots yet.

UBTECH Takes Huge Lead in Humanoid Robotics Race

November 2, 2025September 9, 2025 by Mike Kalil
UBTECH Humanoid Robots

In the race toward general-purpose robotics, one Chinese firm has taken a giant leap toward global domination.

Figure AI Touts Humanoid as the Future of Laundry Automation

November 2, 2025August 13, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Figure AI robots doing laundry

Figure AI, a perceived leader in the international race to bring smart robotics to the masses, is accelerating its push to get its AI-powered humanoids into households.

EngineAI Teases Terminator-Inspired Robot Codenamed T-800

November 2, 2025July 22, 2025 by Mike Kalil
EngineAI T-8000 robotic humanoid prototype

With significant financial backing, one of China’s buzziest humanoid robotics firms is drawing inspiration from a cinematic icon for its next-generation machine.

Can the US and China Collaborate on Next-Generation Humanoids?

November 2, 2025July 16, 2025 by Mike Kalil
US and China Humanoid Robot Collaboration Concept Illustration

The founder of the leading Chinese robotics firm Unitree wants the US and China to put aside their differences for the sake of fake humans.

Physical Intelligence Claims General-Purpose Robotics Breakthrough with π0.5 AI Model

November 2, 2025April 23, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Physical Intelligence Open-World VLA Model

Physical Intelligence says its new AI model is a big step toward robots that understand instructions, adapt to unfamiliar homes and get real work done.

DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics AI Aims to Accelerate Next-Gen Humanoids

October 14, 2025March 13, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Google DeepMind Gemini Robotics AI Model

Google’s AI branch, DeepMind, just introduced two Gemini-based AI models aiming to accelerate the mass deployment of humanoid robots for wide-ranging applications.

China’s AI Robots Play Big Role in 2025 Lunar New Year Festivities

May 14, 2026January 29, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Unitree H1 humanoid robot with performers at the 2025 Spring Festival Gala

China’s AI-powered robots are playing a prominent role as the country rings in the 2025 Lunar New Year.

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.

Fourier Reveals Powerful New GR-2 Humanoid Robot, Retires GR-1

May 4, 2026October 2, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Fourier GR-2 Humanoid Robot

Fourier is bidding farewell to its first-generation humanoid robot. The Shanghai based robotics firm just released specs for its new robot, the GR2.

EX Robot Called Out for Imposter Humanoids at World Robot Conference

May 4, 2026September 2, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Chinese influencer with EX Robot androids at WRC 2024

Viral videos from the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing surprised viewers with the robots displayed by Chinese company Ex-Robots looking uncannily real.

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