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.
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.
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.
Guangzhou Fuwei Robotics Unveils High-Precision Wheeled Humanoid Prototype
A new entrant in the rapidly evolving humanoid robotics space has emerged from China. Guangzhou Fuwei Robotics has unveiled a wheeled humanoid robot prototype designed specifically for industrial, high-precision operations.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Meet Ameca: The Robot That’s Almost Too Human
Ameca isn't some clunky, slow-moving machine from a retro sci-fi movie — it's the real deal. Designed by Engineered Arts, Ameca is the world's most advanced human-shaped robot, and it’s here to make you double-take, rethink your life choices, and maybe even question if you’re the real human in the room.
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.
Humanoid Robots: Pioneering a Safer Future in Hazardous Work Environments
In a recent post, The Humanoid Hub highlighted the transformative potential of humanoid robots in mitigating human exposure to dangerous work conditions. The post stated: "Humanoid robots will free humans from direct exposure to hazards in jobs like firefighting and pesticide spraying."
Walker C: The Next Leap in Humanoid Robotics
As the world gears up for the Osaka Expo 2025, innovation is already taking center stage—and one of the most exciting developments is UBTECH’s latest-generation humanoid robot, Walker C. Now serving as an intelligent tour guide at the China Pavilion, Walker C is showcasing just how far social robotics has come.
Nvidia and 1X Partner to Bring HouseBots into the Home
At the 2025 GPU Technology Conference (GTC), Nvidia announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Norwegian robotics startup 1X to develop autonomous humanoid robots designed for domestic use. This partnership aims to integrate Nvidia's advanced AI capabilities with 1X's robotic platforms to revolutionize household automation.
TED 2025: HouseBot Takes Center Stage in the Future of Smart Living
At TED 2025, the opening presentation wasn’t just another keynote—it was a bold declaration that HouseBots is no longer the future. It’s now.
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.
Introducing Mech: The AI-Powered Super-Humanoid Revolutionizing Industry
In a groundbreaking development poised to transform industrial operations, the AI-powered super-humanoid robot named Mech has been unveiled. Engineered to handle strenuous and repetitive tasks, Mech is set to make significant impacts in sectors such as logistics and manufacturing.
Figure AI Accelerates Timeline for In-Home Humanoid Robot Testing
In a significant development for the home robotics industry, Figure AI has announced plans to commence alpha testing of its humanoid robot, Figure 02, in residential settings later this year. This marks a notable advancement from the company's original schedule, underscoring rapid progress in their artificial intelligence capabilities.