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.
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."
Unitree’s Dex5 Dexterous Hand: The Future Just Arrived Faster Than Expected
In what feels like a sci-fi leap forward, Unitree has unveiled the Dex5, a five-fingered robotic hand so nimble and lifelike it’s triggering double-takes across the robotics world. Think delicate object manipulation, tool use, dynamic grip adaptation—all packed into a lightweight, shock-resistant mechanical hand that wouldn’t look out of place on a Terminator.