Beijing Open-Sources First AI Robot Brain That Passes China’s Autonomy Standards
China just open-sourced a robot brain the government says can safely think, move, and work on its own.
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Figure AI CEO Launches New $100M Embodied AI Lab
The CEO of the $39B humanoid startup Figure AI has reportedly launched a new artificial intelligence lab called Hark with $100 million of his own capital.
Google Veo, Runway AI Pitched as World Models for Next-Gen Robotics
The world’s most popular AI video-generation platforms are racing into robotics, reframing their creative tools as rehearsal spaces for next-generation machines.
Trump’s 2026 Robotics Strategy Sets the Stage for a 2028 Political Battle
The Trump administration is reportedly planning a major robotics push in 2026 to counter China’s growing dominance in the age of embodied artificial intelligence.
Google’s Robotics Revival Looks Big, But Haven’t We Seen This Before?
Google, riding high on buzz surrounding its latest AI model, is pushing hard into robotics as it hopes to leapfrog Big Tech rivals like OpenAI, Meta, and Amazon in the shift toward embodied artificial intelligence.
1HMX Launches NX1 Platform, Calls It ‘Vital’ for Humanoid Robots and VR
1HMX has opened preorders for its new full-body human-machine interface designed to bring Ready Player One and Real Steel closer to reality.
Sunday Robotics Teases ‘Cat-Level Intelligence’ Breakthrough
A new Silicon Valley startup is generating buzz as it positions itself as a competitor in the nascent home robotics market.
Xpeng’s Next-Gen Iron Humanoid Leans into Westworld Aesthetics
Xpeng’s next-generation humanoid looks and moves like a cross between a host drone from Westworld and Catwoman.
China’s Top Forklift Brand Enters Humanoid Robotics Race
Leading Chinese forklift manufacturer Hangcha Group is easing itself into the humanoid race with its new wheeled logistics robot. Hangzhou-based …
Are Amazon’s Smart Glasses for Training Humanoids for Deliveries?
Amazon says it’s testing smart glasses for its delivery drivers to make them more efficient, but industry observers suspect a deeper motivation.
Unitree’s Rise Accelerates Development of Hyper-Realistic Humanoids
A few years into the humanoid craze, robots are becoming more refined in their designs, more fluid in their motions, and less reliant on humans in the loop.