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Humanoid Robotics

Bleeding-edge insights on the rise of AI-powered humanoid robots from all over the world.

OpenAI o1 Strawberry Model and Robotics, 1X World Model, Spot Robot Dog at Fusion Plant, DeepMind Accelerated Training

December 27, 2025September 22, 2024 by Mike Kalil

What impact could OpenAI’s new Strawberry model have on robotics?

Fei-Fei Li, Godmother of AI, Launches $1B Spatial Intelligence Startup

December 27, 2025September 16, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Fei-Fei Li, the Godmother of AI, launches new AI spatial intelligence startup World Labs

Fei-Fei Li’s new spatial intelligence startup, World Labs, recently emerged from stealth mode with $230 million in funding. Even without a product, the San Francisco-based outfit is valued at a billion.

Figure 02 at Work/Home, 1X NEO Human Operation, Weave’s Isaac, 4NE-1, Reachy 2

May 4, 2026September 14, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Figure 02 humanoid robot

The much-hyped Figure 02 is headed to work for real. We also have brand-new details about when this advanced AI robot will be available for homes and how much it will cost.

Scaling Tesla Optimus Production to 1 Million+

May 4, 2026September 11, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Tesla Optimus humanoid robot holds 100 millionth battery cell

The Tesla Optimus humanoid robot will likely require three major iterations to reach a highly refined version.

AI + Human Brain Cells: Next Generation Intelligent Machines

May 4, 2026September 10, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Biocomputing

A growing number of scientists around the world are exploring the use of lab-grown brain cells for advanced computing.

Dung Beetle-Inspired AI Sensor Uses Star Navigation to Guide Drones and Robots in Darkness

November 1, 2025September 9, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Dung Beetle AI Sensor Illustration

Do dung beetles hold the key to big technological breakthroughs?

China’s Humanoid Robots: From Mockery to Technological Triumph

May 4, 2026September 8, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Meinu Rong Cheng Fembot from 2006

China’s ambitions in humanoid robotics can be traced back to the 863 Program launched in 1986 to advance the country in high-tech fields.

AI Overtrust, PNDBotics’ Adam, Knightscope in Atlanta, Fungi Power Robots

May 4, 2026September 7, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Honda's ASIMO hands a woman a drink

The more a robot resembles a human, the more people trust it. This could be really bad.

Agility Robotics to Start Digit Production at World’s First Humanoid Robot Factory

May 4, 2026September 5, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Agility Robotics' Digit Humanoid Robot to Start Production by the End of 2024

Agility Robotics says its new factory will start producing humanoid robots by the end of the year.

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.

GXO’s 3 Humanoids, New 1X NEO Beta Droid Details, UBTECH at FAW-Volkswagen

November 1, 2025September 1, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Humanoid Robots in High Demand

One of the world’s largest logistics companies now has three humanoid robots in use.

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