Japan Taught Robots to Walk… Now It’s Racing to Catch Up
Not that long ago, Japan was the undisputed world leader in humanoid robotics.
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Is Unitree’s H1 the World’s Fastest Humanoid Robot?
Chinese robotics leader Unitree is reclaiming the title for fastest humanoid running speed.
The $1,499 Robot Lamp That Could Kill the Humanoid Hype
The Silicon Valley startup Syncere has opened preorders for its viral robotic lamp post that handles household chores while providing ambient lighting.
Japan’s Torobo Humanoid Robot Gets Legs, Better AI
Japan’s Torobo humanoid robot is moving toward full autonomy with its new legs.
What Is So Special About Generalist AI’s GEN-1?
Generalist AI has been publishing research since January 2026, but their latest release has generated a lot of buzz with their GEN-1 model.
Textile Robot Skin Turns Fabric into a Nervous System
The Chinese company JQ Industries just introduced a fabric-based electronic skin (e-skin) to give robots a humanlike sense of touch.
Americans Are Destroying Robots and No One is Stopping Them
The robot revolution is meeting resistance, especially in the US, where attitudes about artificial intelligence have soured dramatically.
Fashion’s Biggest Secret: The Robots Are Already Winning
AI robots are invading the fashion world and it’s getting weird, even for an industry that prides itself on pushing boundaries.
Unitree Founder Regrets Not Investing More into AI
Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing revealed his biggest regret during Siemens’ RXD Summit in Beijing.
China’s New Robot Factory Claims 10,000 Annual Production Capacity
China’s new robot factory manufactures one humanoid every 30 minutes.
Figure AI CEO on ‘Firing’ OpenAI: ‘We Just Got Like No Value’
Figure AI founder Brett Adcock went into detail about his $39 billion startup’s relationship with OpenAI for the first time publicly on the Shawn Ryan Podcast.