XPENG’s Humanoid “Iron” Serves Up Coffee at IAA Munich
The future of robotics just brewed its cup. At this year’s IAA Mobility show in Munich, XPENG unveiled its humanoid robot, Iron, and gave attendees a taste, literally, of what’s coming. Instead of simply demonstrating balance or mechanical dexterity, Iron walked straight into everyday life by preparing and serving coffee.
Astribot and SEER Robotics Partner to Deploy Thousands of AI Robots in Manufacturing and Logistics
The humanoid robotics race just accelerated. Astribot and SEER Robotics have announced a landmark strategic partnership that will see thousands of AI-powered robots deployed across manufacturing plants and logistics hubs over the next two years.
This collaboration combines Astribot’s advanced humanoid platforms with SEER’s industry-leading robotics operating systems, designed to integrate seamlessly into complex industrial environments. The goal: to deliver automation at scale, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and reshaping how goods are made and moved.
Skild Breaks Stealth to Unveil Vision of “One Brain” for Every Robot
After months of silence following its stealth debut in July 2024, robotics startup Skild has resurfaced with a bold vision and a glimpse into its rapid progress: a unified foundation model for general-purpose robotics, One Brain for any task, on any robot.
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.
Humanoid Robots Are Helping Humans Live Better, Not Harder
For decades, the promise of robotics was framed around convenience—smart machines automating tedious labor, freeing us for more meaningful experiences. Today, that vision is no longer sci-fi. With humanoid robots advancing rapidly in dexterity, perception, and social intelligence, they are beginning to assist with daily human tasks—empowering people to focus more on living and less on surviving.
From folding laundry and prepping meals to helping elderly parents up the stairs or engaging children in learning games, humanoid robots are quietly transforming the quality of everyday life.
Google DeepMind Just Shrunk a Robot Brain: Introducing Gemini Robotics On-Device
In a move that could redefine the future of home robotics, Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics On-Device—a streamlined version of its powerful VLA (Vision-Language-Action) model, designed to run locally on robots with ultra-low latency.
ROKAE’s Humanoid Robots Are Here, Watch Out Tesla!
ROKAE Robotics, the Beijing-based frontrunner in industrial automation, has officially entered the humanoid robot race—unveiling two groundbreaking bipedal machines that redefine expectations for China's next-gen robotics. Here’s a deep dive into what makes these bots so compelling and what this means for our future helpers at home, work, and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1X Technologies Elevates NEO Humanoid with Advanced Redwood AI for True Autonomy
1X Technologies has unveiled Redwood, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence model engineered to empower their NEO humanoid robot with autonomous capabilities in home settings. Redwood equips NEO to independently navigate, perceive, and interact with household environments, enabling it to perform a variety of everyday tasks such as handling laundry, answering doors, and moving seamlessly within familiar spaces.
AlphaBot2 with GOVLA AI Enhances Smart Manufacturing at Dongfeng Liuzhou Plant
AI² Robotics has made a significant leap in industrial automation with the integration of its GOVLA large-scale AI model into the AlphaBot2 humanoid robot—now actively deployed at the Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile Plant in China.
HouseBots Are Easing Loneliness and Supporting Care in Elderly Homes
In a quiet nursing home in Shenzhen, China, the future of elderly care is already in motion — and it looks remarkably human. The Astribot S1, a sleek, AI-driven humanoid robot, has taken on a new role: not just as a service tool, but as a companion.
They’re Here… and They're Coming Fast: The Rapid Rise of Consumer HouseBots
The age of household robots is no longer a distant vision—it’s unfolding before our eyes. As depicted in the HouseBots visual, the wave of humanoid and wheeled robots designed for consumer use is not just coming—it’s here.
From AI-powered assistants to multi-tasking humanoids capable of folding laundry, serving food, and navigating real-world environments, these robots are shifting from prototype to practical at an astonishing pace. The global race to put robots in homes has created an explosion of innovation, and here’s a breakdown of what’s arriving—and how fast.
The Operating System of the Humanoid Home
In 2031, it’s no longer remarkable for a household to run on five or more humanoid robots. From childcare to eldercare, from security to meal prep, machines are quietly handling the work that used to consume our time, energy, and attention.
Humanoids are everywhere, but they don’t speak the same language. Each one runs on a different system, with its own app, routines, and update cycle. That’s not just inefficient — it’s unsustainable.
Humanoid Robots to Compete in Beijing Half-Marathon
In a groundbreaking fusion of technology and athletics, the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area is set to host the world's first humanoid robot half-marathon on April 13, 2025. This pioneering event will see humanoid robots and human runners sharing the same 21.0975-kilometer course, albeit in separate lanes to ensure safety.