Keywords: Humanoid Robots


Figure AI robots exceed 24 hours of warehouse operation test

A fleet of humanoid robots developed by Figure AI has sustained continuous warehouse sorting operations for more than 24 hours, marking a major milestone in autonomous industrial robotics. The demonstration began as a planned eight hour live test on 13 May and evolved into an open ended endurance run......

British startup Humanoid to deploy 2,000 robots in factories

A British robotics startup has secured a large industrial agreement with German manufacturer Schaeffler to deploy up to 2,000 wheeled humanoid robots across global production sites by 2032. The deal marks one of the most extensive planned industrial deployments of humanoid robots to date and reflects......

Humanoid robots outpace humans in Beijing half-marathon

Humanoid robots demonstrated remarkable technological progress by outperforming human runners during a half-marathon held in Beijing, highlighting the rapid evolution of robotics and artificial intelligence. The event, which featured both human participants and robotic competitors running on parallel......

US lawmakers propose bill to ban Chinese humanoid robots in government

Two U.S. senators, Tom Cotton and Chuck Schumer, plan to introduce the American Security Robotics Act, aimed at prohibiting the federal government from purchasing or operating humanoid robots produced by Chinese companies. The proposed legislation would also block federal funding related to these robots,......

U.S. shapes robotics response as China leads humanoid production

The Trump administration is exploring an executive order on robotics set for 2026, amid reports of intensifying efforts to counter China's rapid strides in humanoid robot manufacturing. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has engaged robotics industry leaders and voiced strong commitment to speeding......

China tests humanoid robots at Vietnam border checkpoint

China has introduced humanoid robots to assist in border patrol operations along its crossing with Vietnam, marking one of the first large-scale trials of robotic technology in a high-security environment. The deployment at the Fangchenggang border facility in the Guangxi province is part of a $37 million......

NVIDIA's Bold Step into the World of Intelligent Robotics

NVIDIA, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, is preparing for a significant entry into the robotics sector, viewing it as a crucial growth opportunity amidst increasing competition in the AI chip industry. The company plans to release a new generation of embedded computers, named "Jetson Thor,"......

Tesla's Humanoid Ambitions: Musk Envisions Robot Workforce in Factories by Next Year

In a bold proclamation that has sent ripples through the tech industry, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to integrate "genuinely useful" humanoid robots into the company's production lines as early as next year. This ambitious timeline, shared by Musk on his social media platform......