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.
NEO by 1X: The Humanoid Home Assistant That’s Closer Than You Think
In a recent profile from The New York Times, journalist Cade Metz takes us inside the world of 1X Technologies, a company leading the charge in developing humanoid robots powered by cutting-edge AI. Their star creation? A robot named NEO—and it's not just another science project.
NEO by 1X: The Rise of the Leaf-Picking Generalist HouseBot
In a series of early demo clips shared by the team at 1X Technologies, a quietly remarkable robot named NEO is seen doing something almost poetic: picking up leaves from the ground and neatly placing them into a bag. That may sound simple—but it signals something huge.
AGIBOT and Pi Join Forces to Unlock Multimodal Embodied Intelligence in HouseBots
In a major move set to reshape the landscape of humanoid robotics, Chinese robotics firm AGIBOT has announced a strategic collaboration with Pi, a frontier artificial intelligence company, to pioneer the development of multimodal embodied intelligence. The partnership centers on leveraging VLA (Vision-Language-Action) architectures, enabling humanoid robots to autonomously complete complex, real-world life tasks with minimal human intervention.