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The UCLA Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory has created a small bipedal robot that utilizes discarded smartphones as its torso, eyes, and brain. This innovative approach eliminates the need for expensive components by leveraging the smartphone's camera, inertial measurement unit, and processor for v...
A research team from UCLA has developed PhoneBot, a bipedal robot weighing 1.8 kg with a material cost of approximately $400. This innovative robot utilizes an old smartphone as its core, functioning as a sensor suite, onboard computer, and interaction interface. The significance of PhoneBot lies i...
RoboParty, a firm based in Pittsburgh, has introduced RP1 (ROBOTO 01), the world's first high-performance full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot, at IROS 2026. This robot aims to serve researchers, educators, and robotics developers by providing a customizable humanoid system that can be modi...
Automakers are shifting their focus from traditional four-wheeled vehicles to bipedal robots, marking the beginning of a competitive race in productivity within the physical world. By 2026, the year anticipated for mass production of humanoid robots, over 20 automotive companies have entered this se...
PaXini has officially launched the PX-FOOTRIX, the world's first multi-dimensional tactile sensor designed for bipedal robots. This innovative product utilizes a pioneering 6D Hall array tactile sensing technology to provide comprehensive three-dimensional force perception and six-dimensional force/...
In mid-September, Agility Robotics launched its fifth-generation humanoid robot, Digit 5. The company, which has been developing bipedal robots for over a decade, has seen its flagship product, Digit, deployed in various facilities including Amazon and Toyota Canada. According to the company, it has...
Beijing-based robotics company Galbot has officially opened pre-orders for its first dedicated bipedal humanoid robot, the ET1, also known as 'Yinhe Xingzai' in China. This move marks a significant commercial diversification for Galbot, which has previously focused on wheeled logistics platforms. Th...
Unitree has announced that it has reached a cumulative production of 18,000 bipedal humanoid robots as of July 2026, establishing itself as the leader in the pure bipedal robotics sector. This significant milestone highlights the company's dominance over competitors, with AgiBot producing 7,000 pure...
Unitree Robotics has announced a significant milestone, reporting the production of approximately 18,000 bipedal humanoid robots as of July 2026. This achievement highlights the company's rapid manufacturing capabilities and positions it as a key player in the competitive humanoid robotics market....
UCLA has introduced an innovative open-source project called PhoneBot, which repurposes old smartphones as the control system for a bipedal robot. This development allows smartphones that are often unused to serve as the 'brains' of the robot, enhancing its functionality and accessibility. The sign...
On August 27, Pollen Robotics, a subsidiary of Hugging Face, announced the Microduck, a bipedal robot available for pre-order at $399. The robot is expected to ship before Christmas 2026 to regions including North America, Europe, and the UK, and comes in four colors. The Microduck stands 25 cm tal...
LG Group has announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia to develop its first bipedal humanoid robot, set for unveiling in early 2027. The agreement was formalized by LG Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at Nvidia's headquarters in Santa Clara, California, following discussions in...
On June 2, Starry Sea Technology unveiled its latest bipedal humanoid robot, Kengo, alongside the advanced G0.5 model. This launch underscores the company's dedication to utilizing embodied intelligence to tackle real-world productivity challenges, representing a notable departure from the conventio...
In 1987, British photographer Richard Greenhill, driven by a passion for robotics, initiated a weekly gathering in his attic to develop a life-size humanoid robot, the Shadow Walker, capable of performing practical tasks like carrying luggage. Unable to secure support from his startup, Intergalactic...
Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have unveiled GravOff, an innovative bipedal robot designed to simulate a low-gravity environment through the use of rotors. This groundbreaking technology allows the robot to achieve impressive jumps of up to 6.9 meters, showcasing remarkable precisio...
Generative Bionics has showcased two new bipedal robot prototypes capable of navigating outdoor environments. CEO Daniele Pucci revealed that these robots were designed and sent to batch production within three months, utilizing 'Physical AI' for motor control and reinforcement learning for movement...
Tokyo Robotics has unveiled an innovative bipedal prototype that showcases advanced self-balancing capabilities and real-time whole-body teleoperation. This development marks a significant evolution from the company's established wheeled Torobo platform. The demonstration highlights the potential fo...
IEEE Spectrum robotics has released its latest edition of Video Friday, showcasing a variety of innovative robotics videos and announcing upcoming events in the field. Among the highlights is the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program, which is nearing completion af...
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