Sam Altman Envisions Free Humanoid Robots with ChatGPT's Premium Tier
In a statement that feels more like science fiction than reality, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently shared an ambitious vision: a future where signing up for the highest tier of ChatGPT could land you a free humanoid robot.
This isn’t just a flashy marketing idea, it signals a larger shift in how Altman and other tech leaders are thinking about the convergence of AI, robotics, and scalable infrastructure. Altman acknowledges that “the mechanical engineering and AI for humanoids are quite hard but feel within grasp.” He believes that we’re standing at the edge of a new industrial era powered by artificial general intelligence and embodied automation.
Unitree G1 Bionic: A Leap Toward Agile Humanoid Robotics
Unitree Robotics continues its rapid stride in the humanoid robot race with the release of the upgraded Unitree G1 Bionic—a machine that redefines agility and smoothness in bipedal locomotion.
Known for pushing the pace of innovation with near-monthly hardware and firmware updates, Unitree’s latest G1 Bionic upgrade showcases the smoothest walking and humanoid-style running ever seen in a compact robotic form. This evolution isn't just cosmetic—it's a demonstration of engineering precision, software tuning, and biomechanical mimicry that brings the G1 closer than ever to human-like motion.
HouseBots App: The Smarter Way to Manage Your Home
HouseBots Inc. is building a next-generation smart home platform designed to centralize and simplify how people interact with their living environments. Founded by a visionary team combining expertise in AI, IoT, and consumer software, the company recently opened its doors to private beta sign-ups and is already generating buzz for its intuitive and comprehensive feature set.
Vietnam Joins Humanoid Race with VinMotion: Meet the Nation’s First Homegrown Robot
Vietnam is stepping boldly onto the global robotics stage with the debut of VinMotion, its first domestically developed humanoid robot—ushering in a new era of innovation from a country long seen more as a consumer of tech than a creator.
Realbotix Unveils Modular, Expressive Humanoid at 2025 Robotics World Championship
In what became one of the most buzzed-about presentations at last month’s Robotics World Championship, Realbotix introduced its latest humanoid marvel: a robot with customizable faces and advanced AI capable of human-like expressions. The debut sparked lively discussions across the robotics and ethics communities about the future of emotional machines.
Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2: A Closer Look at the Future of Humanoid Robotics
Tesla’s Optimus robot has taken another leap forward with the unveiling of Optimus Gen 2, and the results are nothing short of stunning. Sleeker, faster, and more capable than ever before, the second-generation humanoid robot is a clear signal that Tesla is rapidly closing the gap between prototype and real-world utility.
Meet Nurabot: NVIDIA’s Nursing Assistant Robot Rolls into Hospitals
A new kind of healthcare worker has arrived — and it rolls on wheels. Meet Nurabot, a nursing assistant robot powered by NVIDIA and built in partnership with Foxconn and other manufacturing giants. Unveiled just a month ago, Nurabot is already operating inside medical facilities such as Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, with dozens more set to deploy by year’s end.
Hexagon Unveils AEON: A Next-Gen Humanoid Robot Built for Industrial Precision
Hexagon AB, the Sweden-based global leader in industrial software and sensor technologies, has entered the humanoid robotics arena with the reveal of AEON — a state-of-the-art robot built to tackle high-risk, repetitive tasks in sectors where skilled labor shortages are becoming increasingly critical.
Figure 03 Comes to Life: Brett Adcock Confirms New Humanoid is Already Walking and Autonomous
In a major milestone for the humanoid robotics race, Figure AI founder Brett Adcock has revealed that Figure 03, the company’s latest humanoid robot, is already walking and has recently completed its first fully autonomous task—just days after development began.
Unitree’s Humanoid Robot Delivers Spinning Kick with Kung Fu Precision
In the rapidly advancing world of robotics, dance moves are yesterday’s news. Today’s robots are learning to fight—with style. A new video from Chinese robotics company Unitree has gone viral, showing their latest humanoid robot executing a spinning kick with a level of precision, balance, and agility that would impress a martial arts master.
1X Unveils World Model: A New Era of Robot Intelligence and Simulation
In a groundbreaking leap for embodied AI, 1X Technologies has announced the development of its 1X World Model (1XWM) — a generative AI system designed to simulate a rich, interactive world around virtual robots. Unlike conventional video-generation tools like OpenAI’s Sora or Google DeepMind’s VEO, which turn prompts into passive video clips, 1XWM does something more advanced: it enables action-controllable simulation.
China Unveils RoboBrain 2.0: A New Era for Humanoid Intelligence
In a bold move signaling China’s growing dominance in AI and robotics, the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) has introduced RoboBrain 2.0—an open-source, general-purpose AI model tailored specifically for humanoids and embodied robots.
Breaking News : Redwood AI Brings True Home Autonomy
1X Technologies released Redwood AI on June 10, 2025—a breakthrough in home robotics, specifically built for their NEO Gamma humanoid. This vision-language transformer empowers a household robot to see, think, navigate, and manipulate—all onboard and without internet dependency .
Beijing to Launch World’s First Humanoid Robot “4S Store” This August
Beijing’s Economic‑Technological Development Area (E‑Town) will unveil the world’s first “4S store” for embodied intelligent robots in August 2025, coinciding with that year’s World Robot Conference (August 8–12).
Wandercraft Secures $75M Series D to Scale AI-Powered Humanoids & Exoskeletons
Paris-based Wandercraft, known for its self-balancing robotics, has raised $75 million in a Series D funding round announced June 11, 2025. The cash infusion, led by Renault Group and supported by Bpifrance, the European Investment Bank, Teampact Ventures, and Quadrant Management, aims to accelerate development of its AI-enhanced humanoid robots and wearable exoskeletons.
China Debuts First Humanoid Robot “Swarm” in Car Factory
China's UBTech has recently achieved a major milestone: deploying a coordinated fleet of its Walker S1 humanoid robots at Zeekr’s 5G-enabled smart factory in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. This marks the world’s first multi-task, multi-scenario training of humanoid robots collaboratively performing real industrial workflows.
Jensen Huang Predicts Billion-Robot Future at GTC Paris: “Humanoid Robotics Could Be One of the Largest Industries Ever”
At the GTC Paris 2025 keynote, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang offered a bold and compelling vision for the future of robotics, declaring that “humanoid robotics is going to potentially be one of the largest industries ever.” His remarks electrified the tech and automation communities, pointing to a near-future where humanoid robots become as ubiquitous as smartphones — with a potential billion robots deployed globally.
EstunCodroid Launches Codroid2: Smart, Powerful Humanoid Robot for the Future of Industry
EstunCodroid, the robotics arm of industrial automation leader Estun, has officially launched its latest innovation—the Codroid2 humanoid robot. Developed in Nanjing, the second-generation Codroid is designed to bring advanced automation capabilities to industrial environments, combining physical strength with intelligent task execution.
K-Scale Labs Unveils K-Bot: An Open-Source $899 Housebot Built for Developers
K-Scale Labs is reshaping the robotics landscape with the introduction of K-Bot, a fully open-source humanoid robot engineered specifically for developers, researchers, and advanced hobbyists. With a focus on accessibility and innovation, K-Scale Labs is lowering the barrier to entry for robotics development while maintaining industrial-grade performance.
Shenzhen’s Lumos Robotics Unveils Lus2: A Next-Gen Housebot with Incredible Agility
Shenzhen-based robotics innovator Lumos Robotics has introduced its second-generation humanoid robot, Lus2, pushing the boundaries of robotic agility and speed. In a recent demonstration, Lus2 stunned observers by launching itself with explosive force — achieving rapid movement in just one second, a feat that highlights the robot’s advanced design and athletic capability.