When Robots Fight: From Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em to BattleBots to Next-Gen Combat
Starting in the 1980s, groups of people uniquely obsessed with machines began gathering in garages, rec centers, and science fiction …
Humanoid Robotics
Bleeding-edge insights on the rise of AI-powered humanoid robots from all over the world.
New Class of Sci-Fi Robots Emerges in Shenzhen
Shenzhen-based DIGIT says its mission is to make AGI-powered humanoid robots accessible and beneficial to all.
The 100% Weird Rise of Hanson Robotics in the Uncanny Valley
Hanson Robotics has spent over two decades chasing a bold idea: Lifelike machines that can think, feel, and connect.
A $5K 3D-Printed Humanoid That Walks, Writes, and Solves Rubik’s Cubes
Researchers at UC Berkeley just introduced a lightweight humanoid robot that can be built with 3D printed parts for less than $5,000.
Malfunction or Skynet? Robot Goes Berserk in Leaked Chinese Lab Footage
Footage making the rounds on social media shows an AI-powered humanoid robot having a startling meltdown without warning.
The Unlikely Rise of Wang Xingxing’s Unitree Robotics
Wang XingXing’s Unitree Robotics is on the verge of becoming a household name as its humanoid and quadrupedal robots grow ubiquitous in the age of embodied AI.
Figure AI CEO Calls Fortune’s Article ‘Downright Lies,’ Threatens Lawsuit
Figure AI founder Brett Adcock is threatening to sue Fortune over claims that the startup overstated what its robots are actually doing at BMW’s Spartanburg factory.
Trade War Undermines Tesla Bot as Rival XPeng Flexes IRON
Tesla has acknowledged that evolving trade policies and rising tariffs are creating uncertainty and affecting its global supply chain.
Physical Intelligence Claims General-Purpose Robotics Breakthrough with π0.5 AI 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.
SAIC-GM Tests Kepler Humanoid Robots at Shanghai Factory
Kepler’s AI-powered humanoid robots have begun real-world testing at the SAIC-GM automotive plant in Shanghai.
The Highs and Lows of the World’s First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon
The city of Beijing just hosted the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon, during which 21 bipedal robots raced alongside roughly 12,000 human runners.