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Fourier GR-1

The Fourier GR-1 is a humanoid robot developed by Shanghai-based Fourier Intelligence and unveiled in 2023. Standing about 175 cm (5 feet 7 inches) tall and weighing around 55 kg (121 lbs), it’s designed for research, education, and potential service applications. The GR-1 can walk at speeds up to 5 kilometers per hour and carry loads of up to 50 kg, using advanced balance control and human-like motion algorithms.

When the World Stopped Laughing at China’s Humanoids

April 20, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: Xianxingzhe vs. Honor Lightning Humanoid Robots

At first, the world laughed at China’s humanoid robotics ambitions. Then the tone shifted as its engineers developed increasingly capable and humanlike machines.

25-Year-Old’s $100M Aussie Humanoid Startup Plans US Expansion

November 2, 2025September 18, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Andromeda Abi humanoid robot

An Australian startup just secured $23 million in funding to bring its colorful social humanoid robots to the US.

Unitree and Fourier Bring Humanoids to the Masses with Next-Gen Bots

November 6, 2025July 26, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Fourier's GR-3 and Unitree's R1 humanoid robots

Two of China’s leaders in humanoid robotics are unleashing their potentially game-changing next generation machines into the world.

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.

Sophia’s Sister Ria, Fourier GR-2, XPENG PX5, ISRO Humanoid Skull, Aheadform

May 4, 2026August 29, 2024 by Mike Kalil

At UC San Diego, an advanced AI robot named RIA helps students prepare for real-world medical patient care.

The Most Advanced Humanoid Robot?

May 3, 2026August 3, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Figure 02 Humanoid Robot by FigureAI

Are you stressed out trying to keep up with rapid-fire developments in humanoid robotics? You’re right where you should be!

Agility Robots’ Digit Starts at SPANX, First Humanoid Robot-as-a-Service Contract, Gemini AI Robot Control, Disney Innovations and More

May 3, 2026July 22, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Fourier GR-1 Humanoid Robot

From humanoid robots taking over as bank and logistics workers to Disney’s latest innovations, the following are just some of the latest developments.

Digital Twin Technology’s Meteoric Growth

May 3, 2026July 22, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: Digital twin of elite swimmer

The global digital twin market is set for meteoric growth, with one region in particular driving adoption.

Humanoid Robots: Brain-Computer Interface, Dancing, Giant Japanese Robot, Digital Twins and More

May 3, 2026July 22, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Robot from Xbody study

The humanoid robotic market is evolving at breakneck speed.

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