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.
XPeng’s IRON Robot Walks, Talks, and Signals the Arrival of the Everyday HouseBot
In a bold move that blurs the line between futuristic showcase and real-world utility, XPeng has unveiled its IRON humanoid robot, now seen confidently walking and conversing with customers in the company’s electric vehicle (EV) showrooms. Designed by XPeng Robotics, a subsidiary of the Chinese electric automaker, the IRON robot is more than just a marketing stunt — it’s a serious leap forward in humanoid robotics that positions the robot as a future HouseBot with practical value inside real homes.
Robot Era Raises $70M as Global Demand Surges for China’s STAR1 Humanoid and XHAND1
In a major milestone for China’s rapidly growing robotics sector, humanoid robot startup Robot Era has secured approximately $70 million (500 million yuan) in a successful Series A funding round. The investment marks a vote of confidence from both domestic and international backers, as the company continues to scale up production and expand globally.
MagicBot Z1: China’s MagicLab Unveils the Next Leap in Humanoid Robotics
In a bold step toward the domestic integration of humanoid robotics, Chinese robotics firm MagicLab has unveiled a sneak peek of its latest creation: MagicBot Z1. Designed to blur the line between human and machine, MagicBot Z1 represents a major evolution in general-purpose humanoid robotics—and a clear signal that China is stepping confidently into the home robotics race.
Spotted in Detroit: A Humanoid Robot Walking the Streets — And Turning Heads
It wasn’t a movie set or sci-fi promo—just an ordinary day on Detroit’s 7 Mile Road when something extraordinary happened.
A life-sized humanoid robot, known as Zion, strolled calmly through the city, greeting strangers, shaking hands, and making people stop, stare, and smile. No special effects. No wires. Just a real robot, in the real world, walking among us like it belonged there.
Meet Isaac: The First Truly Useful HouseBot Is Finally Here
You’ve never had a robot in your home.
Not really.
Not one that folds your laundry, feeds your cat, waters your plants, finds your keys, and snaps a photo while doing it.
Until now.
A stealth startup just launched from Y Combinator with something that feels like it came from the future—but it’s very real, very functional, and it's shipping this year.
It’s called Isaac, and it’s the first personal robot that’s actually designed to live in your home and be useful from day one.
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.
Chinese Robots Keep Getting Better
In a captivating demonstration circulating recently, a humanoid robot accurately mimicked human hand-clapping and handshake motions—bringing to life a new frontier in social-physical human–robot interaction. This isn’t just a flashy trick: it marks a shift in how robots can authentically interact with us through touch and rhythm.
Figure AI’s Workforce-Grade Humanoids: Premium Value in Industry
Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock recently emphasized that humanoid robots designed for workplace environments can command significantly higher prices than those built for home use. This strategy aligns with their mission: deploying humanoids like Figure 01/02/Helix in logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing—where advanced capabilities translate to real business value.
AgiBot X2‑N: The Hybrid Robot That Walks, Rolls, and Climbs Like a Pro
A humanoid robot known as the AgiBot X2‑N has stunned robotics enthusiasts and engineers alike with a demonstration that showcases its extraordinary hybrid locomotion system. Seamlessly shifting between walking and rolling, this robot doesn't just traverse flat ground—it climbs stairs, handles slopes, and hauls cargo, all while relying purely on internal sensors instead of visual input.
China Launches First Humanoid Robot Soccer League – And It’s Hilarious, Impressive, and a Glimpse Into the Future
The future of sports just got a lot weirder—and a lot more robotic. China has officially launched its first humanoid robot soccer league, and if you’ve ever wanted to see AI-powered machines fall over dramatically, get carted off the field on stretchers, or score goals like 5-year-olds at recess—this is your moment.
The league, held in Beijing, features AI-controlled robots supplied by Booster Robotics, and yes, they're exactly as chaotic and charming as they sound.
AI-Engineered Robot Jumps 41% Higher, and Sticks the Landing Like a Gymnast
Robots just got a serious upgrade, and it's not from a new servo or fancy composite material—it’s from artificial intelligence.
Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have pushed the boundaries of robotics with a leaping machine that outperforms its human-designed counterpart by a remarkable 41% in jump height, thanks entirely to generative AI design.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.