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Realbotix has introduced its Echo humanoid robots, starting at $11,950, featuring lifelike silicone skin and articulated movement. The most advanced model, priced at $59,950, boasts 39 degrees of freedom for upper-body movement and is designed for personal interactions in education, therapy, and wel...
At RoboBusiness 2026, Eli Lilly's Faraz Yousuf and Purdue University's Dr. Anastasia Kouvaras Ostrowski will discuss their findings on human-robot interaction (HRI) in manufacturing. Their presentation will focus on the challenges of conducting HRI research in live production environments and the in...
A recent large-scale empirical study published in Science Advances by teams from ETH Zürich, SPF, and EPFL examined human-robot interaction (HRI) in crowded environments. Utilizing four real-world datasets across Europe, North America, and Asia, the research established a benchmark for social naviga...
A recent study published in Science Robotics investigates the complex interactions between the brain, hormones, mind, and behavior in social human-robot interactions. This research highlights how these multilevel dynamics influence the way humans engage with robots, potentially reshaping our underst...
Boston Dynamics is set to present a free webinar focused on human-robot interaction (HMI) considerations for humanoid robots. The event, titled "The Art Behind Human-Robot Interaction," will feature experts discussing how to foster trust and safety in human-robot collaboration. The webinar is schedu...
NEURA Robotics has launched Neuron AI, a robot foundation model that enables robots to understand and interact with their environment through various sensory inputs. This innovative system integrates visual perception, touch, sound, language, and memory, allowing for a wide range of tasks. The Germa...
The HiPHI dataset, comprising 617.5 hours of whole-body human motion data, aims to enhance the training of humanoid robots. Captured with optical motion capture technology at sub-millimeter accuracy, it includes 245.7 hours dedicated to human-object interactions, providing synchronized object trajec...
Agility Robotics has introduced the Digit 5 humanoid robot, designed to prioritize safety by avoiding human interference. The robot employs a sophisticated safety motion system that responds to the presence of humans by either navigating around them, stopping, or sitting down, depending on the proxi...
Qiyuan Robotics is preparing to deliver its Q1 robot, which stands 88 cm tall and weighs 15 kg, designed for companionship and entertainment. The company, part of the Upwind New Materials group, is also launching the T1, a transformable robot. CEO Tian Hua emphasizes that personal robots should not...
A new humanoid robot has been developed that can express emotions by shedding real tears while communicating. This advancement highlights the potential for robots to engage more authentically with humans, enhancing their roles in various applications. The ability of this robot to exhibit genuine em...
Recent findings indicate that humans tend to become more suspicious of humanoid robots that exhibit errors, particularly when these robots engage in expressive conversations. This phenomenon highlights the delicate balance between human-like interaction and the potential for mistrust when technology...
Researchers at Drexel University have discovered that trust in expressive humanoid robots can develop quickly but may also diminish rapidly following errors. This study is notable for its comprehensive approach, measuring brain activity, hormone levels, self-reported attitudes, and behaviors during...
Chinese robotics firm Unitree has introduced UnifoLM-OminiA-0.3, a unified AI model designed for humanoid robots. This model facilitates real-time omni-modal interaction, reasoning, dialogue, and whole-body mobile manipulation, targeting home-care and wellness applications. The robots can autonomous...
Generative Bionics has launched Gene.01, a fully functional humanoid robot platform designed for safe human collaboration. Built in just six months, Gene.01 is equipped with advanced sensors that detect touch, proximity, force, and temperature, enhancing its interaction capabilities with humans. Th...
Palm Garden AI has developed Coherence Guard, a relational decision layer aimed at improving the behavior of service robots in human environments. This platform-agnostic technology evaluates actions before execution, ensuring they are relationally coherent by considering factors such as timing, prox...
Grob provides a wide range of manufacturing technologies for the production of drive systems specifically designed for humanoid robots. This initiative highlights Grob's commitment to advancing robotics technology and enhancing the capabilities of humanoid robots in various applications. The signif...
GXO Logistics and Agility Robotics are set to expand their deployment of Digit humanoid robots to two additional warehouses in North Carolina and Tennessee in early 2027. This expansion follows their existing operation in Georgia, where Digit has successfully handled over 100,000 totes and logged mo...
Researchers at ETH Zurich and collaborators have developed a novel control approach enabling a humanoid robot to climb ladders, navigate obstacles, and recover from falls using a single learned policy. This method, demonstrated on Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot, emphasizes planning contact with the env...
Realbotix has launched its Echo line of humanoid robots, designed for companionship, education, and wellness, with prices starting at $11,950. The initial production will include 225 Echo Tabletop units and 25 Echo Full Body robots, with deliveries expected in 2027. The Echo robots integrate with AI...
Noetix Robotics, a Beijing-based humanoid robot company, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, aiming to raise several hundred million dollars. The IPO could occur as early as 2027, although specific fundraising amounts and timelines remain undisclosed. This move is...
Agile Robots has announced plans to produce between 1,000 and 2,000 humanoid robots in collaboration with Nvidia, as stated by CEO Zhaopeng Chen. The production of the Agile ONE S and ONE SN models is set to commence by the end of 2026, targeting universities and corporate research laboratories as k...
Agility Robotics announced significant commercial momentum for its Digit® humanoid robot, highlighting an expanded partnership with GXO and three new manufacturing customers. The company is actively engaging over 30 prospective clients across various sectors, including automotive and logistics, indi...
GXO Logistics, Inc. and Agility Robotics have announced an expansion of their partnership to deploy Agility's Digit humanoid robots at additional GXO sites in North Carolina and Tennessee by 2027. This follows their pioneering Robots-as-a-Service agreement initiated in 2024, which marked the first c...
Toyota is entering the humanoid robot market, utilizing two decades of research to develop intelligent robots. This move positions the company against competitors like Tesla and various Chinese firms, highlighting the growing importance of robotics in the automotive and technology sectors. The sign...
Humanoid robots, designed to resemble human body shapes, are being developed to perform various chores and manual tasks. For these robots to be effective, they must reliably coordinate their movements, posture, and the way they interact with objects. This capability is essential for their successful...
Agile Robots has entered the humanoid robotics sector, aiming to leverage a market projected to reach €635 billion by 2035. The company is focusing on developing humanoid robots that can perform various tasks alongside human operators, enhancing productivity in diverse environments. This move is si...
NEURA Robotics has introduced the 4NE1 Gen 4, a humanoid robot that is 20% lighter than its predecessor, designed for serial production. This new model features a slimmer design, a black textile outer skin, advanced motion control, and Neuron AI, which serves as the foundation for its Physical AI ca...
On October 23, Fujian Humanoid Robot Innovation Center Co., Ltd. announced the completion of its Pre-A+ funding round, backed by Fuzhou Gulou District Urban Construction Investment Development Group Co., Ltd. and Xiamen Hangzhi Quantum Future Technology Incubator Co., Ltd. This funding marks a signi...
On October 18, 2026, OpenAI founder Sam Altman announced the company's intention to unveil its first humanoid robot prototype in 2027. This marks OpenAI's first public timeline for humanoid robotics, reigniting interest in the field after a hiatus in robotics research from 2020 to 2024. The announce...
Recent advancements in robot learning have enabled machines to autonomously perform an increasing number of tasks. However, the processes of data collection, failure diagnosis, training plan adjustments, and deployment decisions still heavily rely on human researchers and engineers. While robots are...
Fifteen Kuafu humanoid robots have been deployed in Zhaofeng Co., Ltd.'s Hangzhou factory, achieving a stable operation success rate of over 98% after more than 1,000 hours of cumulative operation. This transition from proof of concept to normalized production line operation highlights the growing i...
At Midea's Global Innovation Center in Shunde, Foshan, a six-arm humanoid robot is being tested for screw-driving efficiency, reportedly matching that of skilled workers. The robot's components are sourced from the Greater Bay Area's efficient supply chain, which facilitates rapid prototyping and in...
Agile Robots and Audi have announced a proof-of-concept project aimed at automating parts sequencing at Audi's Ingolstadt factory in Germany using mobile humanoid robots. This initiative, presented on October 21, 2026, during the NVIDIA GTC Berlin conference, addresses a challenging automotive logis...
Beijing Songyan Dynamics Technology Group Co., Ltd. has confidentially submitted an IPO application to HKEX, aiming to raise several hundred million dollars, with a potential listing as early as next year. The company, founded in 2023, is transitioning from product validation to scaled delivery, foc...
Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers are intensifying their efforts to establish a presence in South Korea, transitioning from entertainment to industrial applications. This shift comes as Seoul increases its investments in physical artificial intelligence, signaling a commitment to integrating adva...
A recent article emphasizes the critical errors buyers make when evaluating humanoid robots, particularly mistaking capability demonstrations for actual deployment records. It highlights the importance of assessing whether a specific system can perform defined tasks in real-world environments. This...
Unitree Robotics has developed a humanoid coding system, enhancing its existing G1 humanoid robot model. This initiative connects to the company's broader hardware business strategy, aiming to streamline the coding process for users. The introduction of this coding system is significant as it allow...
Generative Bionics is set to construct Europe's largest physical AI training facility for humanoid robots, utilizing AMD computing infrastructure. The initial 5,000-square-meter facility will be located in Italy and is expected to be operational by Q4 2027. This facility will be the first of three p...
Unitree Robotics is advancing its humanoid robots with a new self-evolving feedback loop that enables them to autonomously write code, conduct simulations, and enhance their performance in real-world scenarios. This initiative, named 'Unitree Rehearsal', was presented by founder Wang Xingxing during...
Recently, Aishida Co., Ltd. showcased its self-developed humanoid robot, the ASD-D3, at the 2026 Aishida Ecosystem Partner Conference in Shanghai Smart Valley. This marks a significant transition for the company, which has moved from cookware manufacturing to embodied intelligence, symbolizing a 48-...
Agile Robots has launched the Agile ONE SN, a humanoid research platform built on Nvidia's Isaac GR00T and Jetson Thor technologies. This compact robot, measuring 1.4 meters and weighing 43 kilograms, features 71 degrees of freedom and is equipped with advanced sensing capabilities, including RGB-D...
Nvidia has expanded its Isaac robotics platform, introducing new training data, simulation tools, runtime software, and safety technology. This update was showcased alongside Agile Robots' Agile ONE SN humanoid, which utilizes Nvidia's Isaac GR00T and Jetson Thor. The enhancements aim to accelerate...
China's Unitree Robotics has introduced the H2-X, a humanoid robot aimed at emergency response, showcased in a dramatic promotional video. The video features the robot disarming an attacker, lifting a car to rescue a trapped individual, and pulling a pedestrian from danger, emphasizing its potential...
On October 20, 2026, Yita Dynamics, a Shenzhen-based company focused on embodied intelligence platforms and power systems, announced it secured over 100 million yuan in seed and seed+ funding rounds. This investment was led by several firms, including Matrix Partners and SenseTime Guoxiang Capital,...
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the development of the industry's first machining system that integrates physical AI to coordinate humanoid robots with CNC machine tools. This innovative system is designed to enable humanoid robots to perform tasks typically managed by machine-tool operators, such...
Daily rental prices for humanoid robots in China have decreased by over 70% within a year, signaling the end of an early market bubble. According to Sina Finance, some humanoid robots are now available for less than 1,000 yuan per day, with robot dogs renting for as low as 100 yuan. This price drop...
Bear Robotics has successfully reduced the processing time for its KR1 humanoid robot's model inference from 500 milliseconds to 60 milliseconds, achieving an eightfold improvement through NVIDIA software. This enhancement is facilitated by KINO-2, a new robot-learning platform that allows the KR1 t...
Gamma Robotics has officially launched in Shanghai as the first market-oriented company incubated by China Telecom's TeleAI. The company aims to develop self-evolving humanoid robots and whole-body models, marking a significant step in robotics innovation. This initiative is important as it highlig...
On October 21, Utree Technology officially launched the H2-X, a new variant of its H2 series humanoid robot. The robot demonstrated impressive capabilities in a promotional video, showcasing its ability to lift cars and kick in car doors, alongside enhanced martial arts movements and significantly i...
Origami Robotics has unveiled the S1 glove, a device designed to capture human dexterity by recording finger movements and touch. Announced on October 21, the glove works in conjunction with the company's robotic hand, ensuring that recorded finger angles directly correspond to the robot's joints. T...
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