As Global Rivals Surge, Massachusetts Fights to Regain Its Edge in Physical AI
Several Massachusetts startups are generating global buzz as the state aims to reclaim its position as a leader in physical AI.
Humanoid Robotics
Bleeding-edge insights on the rise of AI-powered humanoid robots from all over the world.
The Rise of RobotEra: Humanoid Leader Born from China’s Top Lab
Beijing’s RobotEra is scaling into thousands of units with substantial financial backing as its humanoids take over human jobs for some of the world’s largest logistics companies.
1X Opens New Robot Factory to Build 10,000 Humanoids
1X Technologies says it built its new robot factory in just a few months to fulfill more than 10,000 preorders for its NEO humanoid for households.
Figure AI Channels I, Robot as It Ramps Humanoid Production
The humanoid robot maker Figure AI says it’s building one robot per hour amid reports the Silicon Valley startup is about to close a major deal with UPS.
RobotEra’s Humanoid Robots Take Over China’s Logistics Sector
China’s RobotEra is deploying its humanoid robots directly into logistics hubs for some of the world’s largest delivery companies.
One of China’s Top Robot Makers Just Planted a Flag in Texas
Pudu Robotics just became one of the only Chinese robotics firms with a meaningful US presence.
Artificial Muscles Are About to Make Lifelike Robots and Cyborgs Mainstream
The human body spent millions of years perfecting muscles to master movement. Scientists still don’t fully understand how they work, but the race to replicate them is well underway.
Shenzhen’s KinetixAI Surprises with Ultra-Lifelike KAI Humanoid Robot
The latest Chinese humanoid robot is so humanlike, people are convinced it’s a person in a costume.
Figure AI Investors Claim UPS Ready to Place Massive Humanoid Robot Order
UPS reportedly wants to buy tens of thousands of humanoid robots from Figure AI to work in its logistics facilities.
Neuralink Advances Mind-Controllable Robots
Elon Musk’s brain computer interface company says two of its patients have successfully controlled an assistive robotic arm via signals from its brain implants.
US Humanoids Stuck in Promise Mode as Reality Lags Hype
Two of the leading US humanoid robot companies are stalling in plain sight.