Haier Enters the Game: The Home Appliance Giant Unveils Its First HouseBot
Haier, the globally recognized home appliance brand serving over 1 billion users worldwide, has officially entered the humanoid robotics race. At a recent unveiling, Haier introduced its first-ever household humanoid robot, a sleek, intelligent assistant designed to redefine how we live, manage our homes, and interact with technology.
But here’s what’s catching everyone’s attention: the robot’s design. With a form factor that echoes the aesthetics of other leading humanoids in the space, questions are already circulating, does this robot look familiar?
Abi the Care Companion: Andromeda’s Humanoid Robot is Redefining Elder Care
In the evolving world of home robotics, one standout is proving that function and compassion can go hand-in-hand. Meet Abi, the colorful and emotionally intelligent humanoid robot developed by Andromeda Robotics, designed specifically to support the elderly and revolutionize the care experience in assisted living communities.
Meet the $5K Humanoid: Unitree’s R1 Redefines Affordable Robotics
The robotics game just got a lot more interesting. Unitree Robotics, known for pushing the boundaries of agile, accessible machines, has officially launched the R1, a lightweight, highly capable humanoid robot priced at an eye-popping $5,500. At that number, it's not just for labs or megacorps anymore. This thing is creeping into consumer territory.
Fourier Intelligence Unveils Emotionally Intelligent Companion Robot
In a bold new chapter for human-robot interaction, Fourier Intelligence is set to debut a humanoid robot designed not for factories or labs—but for hearts and homes. This latest creation isn’t just about artificial intelligence; it’s about emotional intelligence.
UBTECH’s Walker S2: Ushering in the Next Generation of Industrial Humanoids
UBTECH Robotics has officially raised the bar in industrial robotics with the unveiling of Walker S2, its next-generation humanoid robot engineered for round-the-clock performance, intelligent perception, and human-robot collaboration at scale. More than just an upgrade, Walker S2 represents a foundational leap in industrial humanoid utility and autonomy.
GR-3 by ByteDance: A Leap Toward Truly Useful HouseBots
At the heart of the robotics revolution lies a critical question: how can machines truly help us in the messiness of real life, not just tidy simulations or choreographed demos? ByteDance Seed may have just delivered a powerful answer. Meet GR-3, a generalizable Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model that pushes the boundaries of what robots can understand, manipulate, and accomplish in real-world household environments.
LimX’s Humanoid Robot Walks Not Only on Two Legs, but Into the Future
LimX Dynamics is pushing the boundaries of physical agility meeting digital possibility. Their full-sized humanoid — the CL‑1 and its kin — are transforming how we think of robots: not just machines, but mobile platforms bringing artificial intelligence into three-dimensional, unpredictable human spaces.
Viral Moment: Tesla’s Optimus Robot Serves Popcorn
A clip shared by the popular X user @cb_doge shows Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, effortlessly serving popcorn at what looks like a movie night setup. The 8-second video (timestamped July 19, 2025) has taken social media by storm—with the caption: “Optimus serving popcorn is the best thing you’ll see on the internet today.”
Unitree's G1 Robot: From Factory Floors to Car Washes, China's Leap in Humanoid Robotics
China’s Unitree Robotics has dropped a bombshell into the humanoid robotics scene with the G1. At 1.3 m tall and roughly 35 kg, it’s a compact, lightweight platform packing high-end performance—ideal for deployment in environments like factory floors and even car washes.
Unitree Robotics Marches Toward IPO Amid China’s Growing Humanoid Robotics Race
In a major move signaling the rapid maturation of China’s robotics industry, Unitree Robotics, a prominent player in the field of quadrupedal and humanoid robots, has officially entered the pre-IPO counseling stage with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). The milestone positions Unitree among a select group of Chinese robotics innovators aiming to tap into public markets and scale globally.
CL-3 by LimX Dynamics: A Game-Changer in Human-Level Robotics
In the fast-evolving world of robotics, few breakthroughs turn heads like the CL-3 robot from LimX Dynamics — a powerhouse of mobility, autonomy, and real-world readiness. Designed with both industrial performance and human-level adaptability in mind, the CL-3 is positioning itself as a cornerstone in the next generation of general-purpose humanoid robotics.
Meet Walker S2: UBTECH’s Game-Changing Humanoid Robot Raises the Bar
The humanoid robotics industry is accelerating fast—and UBTECH is leading the charge with the debut of their next-generation industrial humanoid, Walker S2.
This Robot Folded 850 Napkins in 24 Hours, Without a Single Human Touch
In a major leap forward for task-specific robotics, a pioneering team has successfully pushed the boundaries of robot foundation models—running a single robot for 24 hours straight, folding over 850 napkins with near-perfect accuracy and no human intervention.
Tesla’s Humanoid Robots Turn Heads in D.C.—Are Factory Floors the Next Frontier?
In a rare bipartisan moment on Capitol Hill, it wasn’t the lawmakers but two humanoid robots from Tesla that stole the spotlight. At a U.S. manufacturing showcase in Washington, D.C., Tesla’s Optimus robots captivated attendees, posing for photos and sparking serious conversations about the future of American industry.
Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), chairman of the House Select Committee on China, called the machines “amazing technology,” pointing out that the same systems powering Tesla vehicles now appear in these humanoid forms. The robots didn’t just demonstrate advanced movement—they symbolized a major inflection point for automation in the workforce.
AI-Powered “HouseBots” Under Development in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA – A cutting-edge robotics lab in Pittsburgh is engineering a new generation of adaptable, AI-driven “housebots”—robots designed to handle tasks in environments that are too hazardous or impractical for humans.
Meet Aura: The Humanoid That Turns Tomorrow Into Today
In a world rapidly shaped by technological innovation, Aura stands as a beacon of what’s next—and what’s now. Developed by Aura.co.th, this humanoid AI is more than a machine. It’s an intuitive presence. A graceful blend of design, intelligence, and emotion that redefines what it means to live alongside technology.
Meet Yanshee: The Next-Gen Classroom Humanoid from UBTECH
UBTECH’s Yanshee is a 15-inch open‑source humanoid robot designed specifically for high school and college STEM programs. Powered by a Raspberry Pi 3B running Raspbian, Yanshee features 17 servo-driven joints, an 8 MP camera, dual speakers and mic, and a wide array of extensible sensors—making it a robust hands‑on platform for real-world robotics and AI education.
Meet Reachy Mini : Is this the First True HouseBot?
Introducing Reachy Mini, the newest innovation from Pollen Robotics in collaboration with Hugging Face, designed to bring open-source robotics to everyone — from curious kids and educators to hackers and hardcore researchers. Priced at just $299, this expressive, pint-sized robot isn’t just affordable — it’s fully programmable, community-powered, and ready to use right out of the box.
XPeng’s IRON Robot Walks, Talks, and Signals the Arrival of the Everyday HouseBot
In a bold move that blurs the line between futuristic showcase and real-world utility, XPeng has unveiled its IRON humanoid robot, now seen confidently walking and conversing with customers in the company’s electric vehicle (EV) showrooms. Designed by XPeng Robotics, a subsidiary of the Chinese electric automaker, the IRON robot is more than just a marketing stunt — it’s a serious leap forward in humanoid robotics that positions the robot as a future HouseBot with practical value inside real homes.
Robot Era Raises $70M as Global Demand Surges for China’s STAR1 Humanoid and XHAND1
In a major milestone for China’s rapidly growing robotics sector, humanoid robot startup Robot Era has secured approximately $70 million (500 million yuan) in a successful Series A funding round. The investment marks a vote of confidence from both domestic and international backers, as the company continues to scale up production and expand globally.