China's humanoid robots impressed at the Spring Festival Gala earlier this week, shifting public sentiment. The robot's abilities displayed at the event were far more advanced than those shown just ...

When you hear “humanoid robot,” think of a machine designed to mirror human appearance and behavior. These robots walk on two legs, use their arms to carry out tasks, and have heads equipped with ...

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Humanoid robots are no longer hiding in research labs somewhere. These days, they are stepping into public spaces, and they are starting to look alarmingly human. A Shanghai startup has now taken that ...

For decades, humanoid robots have lived behind safety cages in factories or deep inside research labs. Fauna Robotics, a New York-based robotics startup, says that era is ending. The company has ...

What if a robot could outrun you? That’s no longer a hypothetical question. In this walkthrough, TheAIGRID shows how China’s latest humanoid marvel, “Bolt,” has shattered expectations by achieving a ...

Chinese automotive company XPeng made a big splash last year with its Terminator-like humanoid robot, dubbed Iron. The bipedal robot — which features certain eyebrow-raising design choices — was seen ...

Automakers are prioritizing long-term automation gains over current productivity limits of humanoid robots. Tesla and Hyundai are among the leaders pushing humanoid robots into factories within the ...

Chinese robotics firm Agibot released a new video showcasing its humanoid robots practicing martial arts, demonstrating impressive synchronicity and precision. The robots were seen practicing kung fu ...

While Silicon Valley spent 2025 polishing its marketing decks for the humanoid future, China was busy shipping the robots. Nearly 90% of all humanoid robots sold globally in 2025 were Chinese, and six ...

Introduced in May 2024, the G1 is positioned as an entry-level humanoid robot.Unitree Robotics/YouTube China’s humanoid robot maker Unitree has showcased a major cold-weather milestone, with its G1 ...