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.
Home Robots Are the Next Tech Revolution, These 5 Companies Are Racing to Own It
Humanoid robots are no longer science fiction—they're the next major consumer tech wave, poised to redefine how we live, work, and interact at home. This article spotlights five companies—Tesla, Figure AI, Agility Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and Unitree Robotics—that are leading the charge to bring in-home robots to market. With valuations in the billions and bold visions for automation, these companies are racing to build the “iPhone of robotics,” aiming to dominate a market set to explode in the next five years. From logistics to companionship, the age of humanoids is here—and the battle for household dominance has already begun.
Amazon to Test Humanoid Robots for Last-Mile Delivery
Amazon is taking a bold step toward the future of delivery logistics by testing bipedal humanoid robots to deliver packages. The tech giant has reportedly constructed a sophisticated indoor obstacle course to evaluate robots from several manufacturers, most notably, Chinese robotics company Unitree, known for its agile and affordable humanoid prototypes.
Inside the “Elonomy”: How Optimus and Tesla’s Ecosystem Are Merging Into One Intelligent Future
Tesla may be entering a transformative phase, one that Morgan Stanley analysts have dubbed the rise of the “Elonomy.” In a recent investor report on $TSLA, the financial giant outlined a growing vision in which Elon Musk’s sprawling tech empire, Tesla, xAI, Neuralink, and SpaceX, begins to converge around the development and deployment of advanced AI and robotics, most notably the Optimus humanoid robot.
UK Startup ‘Humanoid’ Unveils HMND 01 Alpha Prototype: Lean, Agile, and Ready for the Future
The UK robotics scene just got more exciting with the reveal of the HMND 01 alpha prototype from emerging startup Humanoid. Standing at 5’9” and weighing 70 kg (154 lbs), the HMND 01 signals a deliberate design focus on human-like proportions and efficient movement aimed squarely at future applications in real-world environments.
New Demo by UCR Showcases Moby Robot’s Robust Locomotion
In a striking new demonstration, the University of California, Riverside (UCR) has unveiled Moby, a humanoid robot whose smooth, stable locomotion sets a new bar for real-world readiness. Powered by a sophisticated simulation-to-reality (sim2real) training pipeline built atop NVIDIA’s Isaac ecosystem, Moby is not just another lab prototype, it’s built for the real world.
Figure 01 vs Figure 02: What’s New in the Next Generation of Humanoid Robotics
As the robotics world watches Figure AI push the boundaries of humanoid design, the debut of Figure 02 marks a significant leap from its predecessor, Figure 01. Both robots are part of the company’s vision to introduce general-purpose humanoids into the workforce—but the differences between the two signal how rapidly this vision is evolving into reality.
Unitree Teases New Home Robot, Hints at Sub-$10,000 Price
Unitree Robotics, a company increasingly prominent in the development of both quadruped and bipedal robots, has released a tantalizing teaser for an upcoming humanoid model. In a social media post on May 30, 2025, the Hangzhou-based firm hinted at a new robot with 26 degrees of freedom (DOF) and, most notably, a potential price point suggested by the figure "$?000."
Sharpa Unveils SharpaWave: The World’s Most Tactile Dexterous Robot Hand
Singapore-based robotics startup Sharpa is redefining what robotic manipulation means with the debut of its latest innovation: SharpaWave, a 22-degree-of-freedom (DOF) dexterous hand that brings human-like precision and speed to the world of robotics.
Fourier Robotics Enters New Era: Humanoids Set to Revolutionize Rehab, Medicine, and Everyday Life
Fourier Intelligence, a global leader in rehabilitation robotics, has just crossed a major milestone, over 10,000 robots deployed in its first decade. With a strong foundation in medical robotics, Fourier is now setting its sights on an even more ambitious goal: integrating humanoid robots into rehabilitation, healthcare, and daily living environments.
Robot Sighting in San Francisco
On May 7, 2025, a robot was navigating the streets of San Francisco, reportedly running errands.
Dubai Introduces AI-Powered Tourist Police Officer: A Glimpse into the Future of Smart City Policing
Dubai has unveiled its latest innovation in public safety: an AI-powered police officer designed specifically to assist tourists.
Morgan Stanley Calls It: $5 Trillion Humanoid Robot Market by 2050 – And That Might Be Too Conservative
Morgan Stanley has set the stage for one of the biggest technological booms of the century: the global humanoid robot market is projected to generate a staggering $4.7 trillion annually by 2050, with 1 billion units deployed worldwide. And if you're following the explosive momentum of AI and robotics, that number may end up being a floor, not a ceiling.
LimX Dynamics Unveils CL-3: A Leap Forward in Humanoid Robotics
LimX Dynamics, a Chinese robotics startup, has introduced its latest humanoid robot, the CL-3, marking a significant advancement from its predecessors, the CL-1 and CL-2.
Adam Learns to Walk Like Us!
In the race toward truly lifelike humanoid robots, PNDbotics has taken a giant step—literally. The company’s flagship HouseBot, Adam, now walks with significantly more natural and energy-efficient motion thanks to the integration of reinforcement learning (RL)-based control systems.
Atlas, the Robot Cameraman: Boston Dynamics Unleashes a New Skillset
Boston Dynamics has done it again—this time, turning heads with a jaw-dropping new skill from its world-famous humanoid robot, Atlas. The agile machine, already known for parkour and warehouse labor, now adds “robotic cameraman” to its résumé.
Sanctuary AI's Phoenix: The Future of General-Purpose HouseBots
In the fast-evolving landscape of HouseBots, Sanctuary AI has emerged as one of the most promising players in the race to develop truly intelligent, general-purpose robots. With its flagship creation Phoenix, a bipedal humanoid designed to think and act like a person, Sanctuary AI is setting a bold new standard for embodied AI in the home, workplace, and beyond.