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With a flurry of partnerships involving NVIDIA, Siemens, Ford, and Schaeffler, the UK startup is living up to its reputation as the fastest-moving player in the western humanoid race.

During the demonstration, NASA engineers used vision-language models, or VLMs, to create waypoints on Mars for Perseverance. The post NASA’s Perseverance Rover completes its first AI-planned drive appeared first on The Robot Report.

Humanoid robots are transitioning from research laboratories to practical applications, serving as versatile tools in both automotive manufacturing and

Humanoid robots, such as NEO, include some automated tasks, but many functions will require a human teleoperator, raising concerns over privacy and safety.

A new technical deep-dive from XPENG Robotics reveals the 'body logic' behind the IRON humanoid, including a rebuilt reinforcement learning stack and proprietary algorithms used to simulate complex 3D-printed lattice muscles.

Robotics company Persona AI will launch a pilot program todeploy humanoid robots at a steel manufacturing plant in Louisiana.

A Chinese humanoid robot by XPeng fell face-first during its debut, drawing attention online and a response from the CEO.

Shenzhen-based LimX Dynamics has raised \$200 million in Series B funding to accelerate the development of its "Tri-Form" modular robots and the new COSA "Agentic OS," signaling a major push for real-world humanoid deployment.

Richtech Robotics has announced a hands-on collaboration with Microsoft through the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Labs to jointly develop and deploy agentic artificial intelligence capabilities in real-world robotic systems. Through close collaboration between Richtech Robotics’ engineering team and Microsoft’s AI Co-Innovation Labs, the companies worked together to enhance Richtech Robotics’ ADAM robot with adaptive intelligence powered by Azure AI. The collaboration focused on […] The post Richtech Robotics Collaborates with Microsoft appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

Liquid-cooled robotic actuator technology is a central element shared by Apptronik and NASA.

Morgan Stanley analysts highlight stocks of companies that sell specialized robotics parts.

Changing robot standards provide an opportunity for designers of cobots to deliver improved safety and greater functionality, says IDEC. The post What evolving robot standards mean for implementations of cobots appeared first on The Robot Report.

Tesla’s pivot to producing humanoid robots is expected to engage a network of key Chinese component makers.

The new year kicked off with CES, and the momentum continued with companies hitting milestones and debuting new systems. The post Top 10 robotics developments of January 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report.

Xpeng’s "Iron" humanoid robot took to a public stage in Shenzhen for a surprise interaction event, showcasing its "human-like" gait and "bionic" design to weekend shoppers.

Fauna Robotics’ humanoid robot Sprout is an attempt to start a focus on ‘approachable’ robots inspired by Wall-E and BB-8, not Terminator.

Google DeepMind has launched Project Genie, an experimental tool powered by the Genie 3 world model that creates interactive 3D environments from text and images. Beyond gaming, the technology serves as a cornerstone of DeepMind’s strategy to solve the robotics data bottleneck and achieve physical AGI.

Humanoid robots are set to soak up a whopping 75 GWh of solid-state battery capacity between now and 2035 – nearly 1500x growth!

The Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics on Thursday launched a pilot manufacturing and validation platform for humanoid robots, the first of its kind in the capital, transforming the industry from small-batch prototyping to large scale production.

Generalist AI's chief scientist argues that the next leap in robotics won't come from internet text, but from scaling the 'reflexive' intelligence of physical interaction.

Tesla says it will halt Model S and X output and repurpose its Fremont factory to build Optimus humanoid robots, signaling a shift toward large scale humanoid manufacturing. The post Tesla to Convert Fremont Plant for Mass Production of Optimus appeared first on Humanoid.guide.

Wandercraft's Atalante X robotic exoskeleton, which is already in use in rehabilitation centers worldwide, is being tested for ICU use. The post First patient enrolls in clinical trial for Wandercraft Atalante X exoskeleton appeared first on The Robot Report.

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ICRA 2026: 1–5 June 2026, VIENNA Enjoy this week’s videos! Westwood Robotics is proud to announce a major update: THEMIS Gen2.5, the world’s first commercial full-size humanoid robot capable of manipulation on the move! Now that you mention it, the bit at the end where the robot picks up a can while walking? I haven’t seen a lot of that. [ Westwood Robotics ] Last year, Helix showed that a single neural network could control a humanoid’s upper body from pixels. Today, Helix 02 extends that control to the entire robot—walking, manipulating, and balancing as one continuous system. Why yes, I am a normal human and this is very similar to the default state of my kitchen. [ Figure ] Harry Goldstein, our Editor in Chief, went to meet Sprout from Fauna Robotics. He was skeptical at first, but Sprout won him over with its robotic charm. [ Fauna Robotics ] Kimberly Elenberg is showing how the data collected by robotic responders can save lives in mass casualty events. [ Carnegie Mellon University ] The educational robotics market is tough, but you’ve got to hand it to Sphero—going strong since 2011, which is pretty incredible. [ Sphero ] If you want to fly in crazy conditions, you have to flight test in those conditions. Here’s how and why we do it! [ Zipline ] I want to be impressed more by the idea of 3D printing skin and skeleton at the same time, but come on, animals have been doing that for literally hundreds of years without even trying. [ JSK Lab, University of tokyo ] If there is a market for small bipedal robots that can both ski and be dinosaurs, LimX has it covered. [ LimX ] How do you remotely control robots that change shape? We introduce a method for user-guided control of modular robots using reconfigurable joint-spa...

New York Robotics is launching with more than 80 industry partners, 20 academic partners, 40 robotics labs, and over 300 venture capital partners. The post New York Robotics launches with 160 startups in its ecosystem appeared first on The Robot Report.

The global humanoid robot market moved closer to large-scale commercialization in 2025, with installations reaching an estimated 16,000 units worldwide, according to new data from Counterpoint Rese…

Figure AI detailed the Helix 02 humanoid platform with full body autonomy and fine finger control, as Tesla restated Optimus stance against Chinese competitors. The post Figure AI Helix 02 shows autonomous dexterity as Optimus claims rise appeared first on Humanoid.guide.

‍Fauna Robotics has launched its debut robot, Sprout. Shipping as a Creator Edition, Sprout is a friendly and capable humanoid robot platform designed to operate safely in shared human spaces. Moving beyond the closed industrial systems of the past, Sprout offers developers, researchers, and creators a platform to build the next generation of embodied intelligence […] The post Fauna Robotics Unveils Sprout appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

OpenMind launches a robot app store enabling humanoids and quadrupeds to gain new skills via apps.

Meta’s former AI chief is taking his 'contrarian' bet to Paris, founding AMI Labs to build non-generative world models. Between a rumored $3.5 billion valuation and high-profile spats with Elon Musk, LeCun is betting that the path to true robotic intelligence doesn't start with language.

Tesla will discontinue production of the Model S and Model X at the end of the second quarter of 2026. The section of the Fremont, California plant where the

Figure AI has just released Helix 02, a revolutionary neural network that enables a humanoid robot to move from its head to its toes. With a single AI system in command, Helix 02 handles everything from going into a room to precisely grabbing objects, as well as maintaining balance while juggling difficult tasks, all based on what the robot sees through its cameras, feels through its touch sensors, and understands about its joints. Helix 02 is a significant upgrade from the previous Helix model, which merely monitored the upper body and translated visual inputs into arm and hand movements. This

Elon Musk revealed the electric vehicle maker will move deeper into AI and robotics.

After Sunday Robotics CEO Tony Zhao critiqued Figure’s dishwasher demonstration for only using plastic, Figure CEO Brett Adcock responded with a new video of the Figure 03 handling delicate glassware.

Tesla says its Optimus humanoid robots could be offered for public sale by the end of 2027, outlining a tentative commercialization timeline for the platform. The post Tesla Targets Public Sales of Optimus Humanoid Robots by 2027 appeared first on Humanoid.guide.

Tesla’s Q4 2025 shareholder deck marks a historic shift for the company, officially including the Optimus production line in its manufacturing capacity table for the first time as the 'Gen 3' mass-production prototype nears its Q1 reveal.

Gartner says that relatively few humanoid robot developers will progress proofs of concept beyond experimentation. The post Gartner predicts fewer than 20 companies will deploy humanoids at scale by 2028 appeared first on The Robot Report.

Fauna Robotics unveils Sprout: a safe, character-driven robot designed to live, work, and play alongside humans in everyday life. The post Introducing Sprout, a new humanoid development platform appeared first on The Robot Report.

A new IDC report crowns AgiBot as the global shipment leader for 2025, but the title remains contested as rivals debate the definition of a "humanoid" robot.

Many of the world’s critical IT systems remain riddled with bugs, and AI tools threaten to make it easier than ever to exploit them. But AI could also be part of the solution: A new initiative aims to automatically convert vulnerable code into the security-focused language Rust, which would eliminate the vast majority of known software vulnerabilities. Rapid advances in AI coding tools have made it easier than ever to tackle software-engineering tasks that were previously too expensive or time-consuming to take on. The Institute for Progress think tank launched the Great Refactor initiative to use those tools in order to convert open source software written in C and C++ into Rust. Unlike the former languages, Rust is designed to prevent a dangerous class of bugs known as memory exploits. Memory safety issues occur when software accesses or manipulates memory in an unintended way. These bugs are prevalent in older languages that provide developers with manual control over memory handling. Most newer languages incorporate guardrails to prevent these kinds of problems, but this typically comes at the cost of lower performance. As a result, memory-unsafe languages like C and C++ are still widely used, and memory-safety exploits still account for an estimated 70 percent of software vulnerabilities. Rust’s Role in Memory Safety Rust, which was first released in 2015, is designed to match the performance of C and C++ while introducing memory safety. The language has seen rapid uptake by technology companies eager to harden their code, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, but converting older software into Rust is a laborious and expensive process. The success of the Great Refactor is banking on the idea that AI tools have changed the equation, says project lead Herbie Bradley, a Ph.D. student at the University of Cambridge. The initiative proposes setting up a “Focused Research Organization” funded by the U.S. government that will use AI-powered coding tools to conv...

Sprout is a humanoid robot designed to be “physically safe and socially approachable.”

Optimus is expected to be one of Tesla's most ambitious projects, with Elon Musk estimating that the humanoid robot could be the company's most important product.

OpenMind has debuted a shared marketplace for robotic applications, partnering with heavyweights like UBTECH and AgiBot to break down the software silos currently fragmenting the robotics industry.

Figure's Helix 02 upgrades humanoid control by using a single neural network to walk, balance, and manipulate objects autonomously.

Powered by a dual-loop AI system. UBTECH's Walker S2 robots deliver "human-eye" vision perception for "enhanced adaptability in complex factories." They can also swap out their own batteries—and work 24/7 shifts.

Generative AI tools such as DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion create photorealistic images. However, they burn lavish amounts of energy. Now a pair of studies finds that so-called thermodynamic computing might generate images using one ten billionth the energy. At the heart of many AI image generators are machine learning algorithms known as diffusion models. Programmers feed the models large sets of images to which they gradually add noise until they resemble the static on an out-of-tune analog television. They then train neural networks to reverse this process, enabling diffusion models to generate entirely new images given prompting. However, the AI digital computations that add noise and then conjure pictures from the static are energy-hungry. Now a new technique involving thermodynamic computing might generate images “with a much lower energy cost than current digital hardware can,” says Stephen Whitelam, a staff scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California. Using nature’s noise Thermodynamic computing employs physical circuits that changes in response to noise, such as that caused by random thermal fluctuations in the environment, to perform low-energy computations. For instance, a prototype chip from New York city–based startup Normal Computing consists of eight resonators connected to each other via special couplers. Programmers use the couplers to build a kind of calculator customized for the problem they want to study. Then they pluck the resonators, which introduce noise into the resonator-coupling network, performing the calculation. After the system reaches equilibrium, the programmers can read the solution in the new configuration of the resonators. In a 10 January Nature Communications article, Whitelam and a colleague revealed it was possible to create a thermodynamic version of a neural network. This lays the groundwork for image generation via thermodynamic computing. Whitelam’s new strategy would give a thermodynamic ...

Sprout aims to bridge the gap between heavy industrial humanoids and domestic-ready assistants with a 50-lb, bipedal platform built for safety and developer accessibility.

Figure AI has revealed Helix 02, a unified neural network model that enables the Figure 03 robot to navigate and manipulate environments simultaneously, moving past the "walk-then-act" limitations of traditional humanoid systems.

Robotiq says it has combined adaptive gripping with high-frequency tactile sensing, enabling robots to generalize across objects. The post Robotiq brings sense of touch to physical AI with fingertips for 2F grippers appeared first on The Robot Report.

Hyundai plans to begin deploying humanoid robots at its Metaplant America facility in Georgia by 2028.

As delivery robots become more common on campus, they are finding wide acceptance, found a Starship survey. The post Big robot on campus: Starship finds 97% student approval rating appeared first on The Robot Report.

As the new robot called Sprout walks around a Manhattan office, nodding its rectangular head, lifting its windshield wiper-like “eyebrows” and offering to shake your hand with its grippers, it looks nothing like the sleek and intimidating humanoids built by companies like Tesla. Sprout's charm is the point. A 5-year-old child could comfortably talk at eye level with this humanoid, which stands 3.5 feet (1 meter) tall and wears a soft, padded exterior of sage-green foam.

Fauna, a new startup, is betting that humanoid robots will find success as hospitality workers, research assistants, and entertainers.

Though the U.S. has long been a leader in the tech field, Chinese companies been showing off advanced humanoid robots that American companies can't quite match.

Vention has raised Series D funding to continue commercializing its robot control platform and expand into Europe. The post Vention raises $110M to accelerate physical AI deployments in manufacturing appeared first on The Robot Report.

An automaker's dream of introducing Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robots to the factory floor will be meeting the reality of high costs compared to human workers. Tesla, too, envisions a $30,000 Optimus robot only when made in the millions.

The majority of production deployments of humanoid robots over the next couple years will be limited to tightly controlled environments, Gartner predicts.

Major automakers are using international auto shows to debut humanoid robots, signaling a strategic push beyond vehicles into general purpose robotics. The post Automakers showcase humanoid robots as auto shows broaden scope appeared first on Humanoid.guide.

AAA20 Group's CP-66-WD is a waterproof, IP69K-rated collaborative robot that can be power-washed like other production equipment. The post AAA20 Group debuts cobot palletizer for food and protein processing appeared first on The Robot Report.

CEO Brett Adcock reveals new fitness milestones, 2026 home deployment predictions, and the hardware that might finally bring humanoid robots into the living room.

This report draws on reporting, interviews, and analysis from across the global robotics ecosystem, spanning industrial automation, mobile robots, humanoids, autonomous vehicles, investments, and emerging technologies and applications. The post State of robotics industry report 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report.

Despite innovation in humanoid robots, Gartner predicts they will stall at the pilot stage, with less than 20 companies scaling them across supply chains

Hyundai and Boston Dynamics outline how the Atlas humanoid is being engineered for industrial automation, with a focus on endurance, safety, and repeatable factory tasks. The post Hyundai details why Atlas humanoid is ready for factory work appeared first on Humanoid.guide.

Zornitsa Todorova, Head of Thematic FICC Research hosted a panel discussion with leading experts exploring how humanoid robots could augment workforces, and what it means for global strategy, regulation and the future of work.

As artificial intelligence, sensing, and motion-control technologies mature, humanoid robots are moving beyond concept demonstrations toward early-stage deployment. The shift was evident at CES 2026, where many systems moved from static displays to live demonstrations—such as competitive sparring and household tasks—underscoring gains in dynamic performance.

Meet Allex, a humanoid robot from WIRobotics with a firm handshake that's designed to solve one of the biggest problems facing robotics today.

Tech could lose its social acceptance unless it makes people’s lives better – and trade unions want an urgent conversation

CEO He Xiaopeng confirms the first "automotive-grade" engineering trial unit of the IRON robot has rolled off the line, signaling a major push toward mass production later this year.

UBTech executive highlights difficulty in replacing workers with machines but manufacturers are still racing to order them

On Thursday, Elon Musk gave wide-ranging remarks that included new timelines for Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) humanoid robot and Full Self-Driving software. Musk Teases Optimus Sales Timeline At Davos Making a surprise debut at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Musk said Tesla could begin selling its humanoid robot, Optimus, "probably sometime next year." Musk has been talking about Optimus since 2021 and has repeatedly framed the robot as a product that could eventually reshape the global economy.

In a major industry shift, Milan Kovac—the engineer who helped birth Tesla’s Optimus—has moved to Boston Dynamics. The hire signals a decisive pivot for Hyundai’s robotics firm as it transitions from viral research to industrial scale.

At the World Economic Forum, Elon Musk detailed a future where humanoid robots outnumber humans, while cautioning that the initial production ramp for Tesla’s Optimus will be "agonizingly slow."

With this update, 1X Technologies' NEO leverages internet-scale video data fine-tuned on robot data to perform AI tasks.

Global shipments of humanoid robots surged to around 18,000 units in 2025, up 508 percent year on year, with Chinese firms dominating the market share, according to a report released by the International Data Corporation (IDC) on Thursday. Global

Robot makers are in a full-on sprint to take over factories, warehouses and homes, but lofty visions of rapid adoption are outpacing the technology’s reality.

Mass production of the Atlas robot begins this year, world domination follows

Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist with other human beings.

Boston Dynamics sheds its R&D skin at CES 2026, unveiling a production version of the all-electric Atlas designed for "automotive volumes." With 56 degrees of freedom, an "alien" morphology, and a deep Google DeepMind partnership, the company is finally moving from viral videos to the assembly line.

The Austin push is planned for February, insiders told Business Insider. Tesla has been training Optimus in its Fremont factory for more than a year.

The podcast guest this week is Thomas Pilz, managing partner of Pilz GmbH & Co. KG. The post Thomas Pilz on innovation and safety in robotics appeared first on The Robot Report.

Chinese team unveils GrowHR, a soft humanoid that can shapeshift, float, swim, fly, and walk on water with bone-inspired linkages.

Tesla (TSLA) CEO and SpaceX (SPAX.PVT) founder Elon Musk said at this year's World Economic Form (WEF) that humanoid robots will eventually outnumber humans. Robinhood chief investment officer Stephanie Guild, Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Ines Ferré, and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma joins Opening Bid host Brian Sozzi to discuss Musk's bullish claims on robotics. Check out Musk's comments on humanoid robots and Tesla's robotaxi, and watch his full WEF interview. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Opening Bid.

iRobot has restructured after its bankruptcy proceedings and purchase by Chinese manufacturer Picea, adding a data security unit in the U.S. The post iRobot emerges from Chapter 11 as restructured Picea U.S. subsidiary appeared first on The Robot Report.

SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Group's union here is upset over plans to deploy humanoid robots on the automaker's assembly lines.

Following a series of conflicting industry reports and bold claims from rival AgiBot, Unitree Robotics has issued a rare official clarification of its 2025 sales data, asserting it shipped over 5,500 'pure' humanoid units.

After four years of leading the AI strategy for the OpenAI-backed robotics firm, Eric Jang announces his departure from 1X Technologies, marking the end of an era that saw the company transition from a Norwegian startup to a Silicon Valley humanoid powerhouse.

Three robotics experts said humanoid robots need to move beyond flashy demos to performing tasks that are actually useful in the real world at scale.

As usual, I find (what I laughingly call) my mind to be well and truly boggled. When I was a young lad, AI-powered autonomous humanoid robots were the stuff of science fiction. Although I longed for them to become reality, I never really hoped to see them in my lifetime. Now, even though we’re still…

OpenAI has rapidly scaled its robotics lab over the past year and plans to open up a second lab, insiders say.

Galbot has announced the launch of the Galbot S1, an industrial-grade, heavy-duty embodied intelligence robot designed to meet the growing demands of modern manufacturing. This breaks the long-standing payload limit in the industry, achieving a continuous dual-arm payload of 50kg. This breakthrough robot pushes the industry’s payload limits, achieving a continuous dual-arm payload of up […] The post Galbot Unveils Galbot S1 appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

Festo said the platform provides flexible deployment options that support on-premises and cloud-based environments. The post Festo introduces AI-based predictive maintenance platform to improve automation uptime appeared first on The Robot Report.

Boston Dynamics' updates include an upgraded AI model, enhanced door-opening capabilities, and more. It also announced the product version of Atlas. The post Boston Dynamics releases Spot and Orbit 5.1 with new Spot Cam appeared first on The Robot Report.

Gartner predicts fewer than 20 companies will scale humanoid robots for manufacturing and supply chain to production stage by 2028; says polyfunctional bots will win the warehouse.

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The Rho-alpha model incorporates sensor modalities such as tactile feedback and is trained with human guidance, says Microsoft. The post Microsoft Research reveals Rho-alpha vision-language-action model for robots appeared first on The Robot Report.

UBTECH's Walker S2 showcases 5G-powered humanoid robotics in China's wind power smart factory, boosting efficiency and automation.

The Data Gold Rush: Unlocking the Next Era of Humanoid Intelligence The global humanoid robotics industry has reached a pivotal juncture. As development shifts toward AI-first systems, the availability of high-quality humanoid training data has become the primary bottleneck to commercial viability. While the past decade focused on mechanical stability and actuator performance, 2026 is... The post Humanoid Training Data Survey appeared first on Humanoid.guide.

Unitree Robotics received two humanoid robot design patents in China and reported shipping more than 5500 units in 2025, signaling growing commercialization. The post Unitree secures two humanoid design patents as shipments pass 5500 appeared first on Humanoid.guide.

Chinese robotics firm UBTech said on Wednesday it had signed ​a deal with the world's largest planemaker, ‌Airbus, to supply robots for use in aviation manufacturing. Airbus has ‌already purchased UBTech's latest industrial humanoid robot, the Walker S2, UBTech said, adding that the "the two parties will jointly expand the application of humanoid robots in ⁠aerospace manufacturing scenarios ‌in the future."

Tech ministry’s plan targets breakthroughs in AI models, agents and chips, as well as AI’s spread into diverse sectors.

Shanghai-based robotics firm AgiBot says it was the world’s largest shipper of humanoid robots in 2025. The company delivered more than 5,100 units and capturing roughly 39 percent of the global m…