Kinisi: The UK’s Practical Humanoid for Industrial Automation
The UK’s Kinisi humanoid robot is redefining what it means to be a versatile industrial worker. Unlike many humanoids designed purely for demonstration or research, Kinisi combines three powerful systems into one: a humanoid robot, a collaborative robotic arm, and an AGV (autonomous guided vehicle) base.
Tesla’s Optimus Robots Now Power the Majority of Factory Operations
Tesla has reached a new milestone in its journey toward full automation: Optimus humanoid robots are now performing the majority of physical work inside Tesla’s manufacturing facilities.
Ant Group Backs AheadForm’s Vision to Give Robots Emotional Intelligence
In a major vote of confidence for emotion-aware AI, AheadForm has closed a new funding round exceeding 100 million RMB, led by Ant Group with Jinqiu Fund joining as co-investor. The capital injection will accelerate the development of AheadForm’s Emotional Foundation Model, a next-generation system designed to enable robots and digital entities to understand and express human emotion.
Advancing Humanoid Balance Control with HuB
One of the greatest hurdles in humanoid robotics isn’t walking—it’s staying upright under pressure. While modern robots can run, climb, and even dance, true human-like balance remains elusive. Subtle shifts in weight, unexpected disturbances, or imperfect motion planning often send robots wobbling, forcing engineers to confront the limits of today’s control systems.
A recent breakthrough, called HuB (Humanoid Balance), is pushing the frontier of stability. Instead of relying on a single method, HuB takes a unified approach—blending optimization, machine learning, and robustness training into one framework designed to keep humanoids steady even in extreme conditions.
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.
Figure 02 Just Loaded the Dishwasher
Figure’s humanoid Figure 02 just completed a full, end-to-end dishwasher-loading task on its own—seeing messy dishes, planning grasps, opening racks, placing items, and closing up—another household milestone after recent laundry and washer-loading demos. It’s a small chore with big implications for general-purpose robotics in the home.
Phybot C1: A Small Humanoid Testing Big Ideas
When you think of humanoid robots, the spotlight usually falls on large, human-sized machines. But sometimes the most important innovations show up in smaller packages. Enter Phybot C1, a compact humanoid from Beijing measuring 1.28 meters tall, weighing 28 kilograms, and equipped with 25 degrees of freedom (DoF).
China’s Humanoid Robot Sales to Surpass 10,000 Units in 2025: The Dawn of Mass Commercialization
According to a new report from CCTV Finance, humanoid robot sales in China are expected to exceed 10,000 units in 2025, representing a 125% year-on-year increase. This milestone marks the industry’s first year of large-scale commercial adoption, a turning point that signals humanoids are transitioning from futuristic prototypes into everyday tools of productivity.
OMNIHEAD: The Modular Future of Humanoid Robotics
Imagine upgrading your humanoid robot the same way you upgrade your computer. Need more vision? Snap in a new module. Want stronger processing power? Slot in the next chip. That’s the disruptive promise behind OMNIHEAD from LANXIN Robotics, the world’s first truly modular head for humanoid robots.
From Folding Laundry to Redefining Home Life: The First Real Use Cases for a HouseBot
When most people imagine humanoid robots, the vision tends to swing between science fiction fantasy and industrial utility. But the first frontier where humanoids will quietly, and profoundly, enter our lives is far closer to home: folding laundry, loading the dishwasher, vacuuming floors, and tidying spaces.
These are not trivial tasks. They are repetitive, time-consuming, and yet essential to daily life. And they represent exactly the type of “structured chaos” humanoids are uniquely suited to handle, environments where objects vary slightly, but the end goals remain consistent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.