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.
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.
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.
WIRobotics Unveils ALLEX: A Versatile New General-Purpose HouseBot
WIRobotics Inc. has introduced ALLEX, its latest humanoid robot designed to push the boundaries of human–machine interaction and general-purpose robotics. With a focus on versatility, strength, and control, ALLEX showcases a suite of innovations that place it among the most capable humanoids entering the market today.
UBTECH Unveils Five Humanoid Robots and Breakthrough Swarm Intelligence at World Robot Conference 2025
UBTECH wowed audiences at the World Robot Conference 2025 with the debut of five cutting-edge humanoid robots:
Walker S2 – the world’s first humanoid capable of fully autonomous battery swapping.
Cruzr S2 – a full-sized wheeled humanoid designed for versatile service applications.
Walker S1 – the most widely deployed industrial humanoid robot in factories worldwide.
Walker C – the first embodied AI “Tour Guide,” set to represent the China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
Walker Tienkung – a full-sized humanoid built for educational research and custom development.
Meet SAO2: ENGINEAI’s Lightweight HouseBot Companion for the Next Generation
ENGINEAI is set to launch one of the most anticipated humanoid robots of the year, the SAO2, a compact, intelligent, and affordable robotic companion built for a new generation of users.
Designed with young people in mind, the SAO2 redefines what it means to have a personal robot in your life. Standing approximately 1.25 meters tall and weighing just 25kg, it’s one of the lightest full-body humanoids on the market. But don’t let the size fool you — this little robot is packed with next-gen features that make it feel more like a friend than a machine.
PNDbotics Steals the Show at WAIC 2025 with Dynamic Duo: Adam and Adam-U
PNDbotics made an unforgettable entrance at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), delivering one of the most talked-about showcases of the event. For the first time ever, the company unveiled both its full-sized humanoid robot, Adam, and its intelligent data-collection counterpart, Adam-U, in a synchronized public appearance that captured the imagination of technologists and spectators alike.
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.
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.
Fourier Intelligence Unveils Emotionally Intelligent Companion Robot
In a bold new chapter for human-robot interaction, Fourier Intelligence is set to debut a humanoid robot designed not for factories or labs—but for hearts and homes. This latest creation isn’t just about artificial intelligence; it’s about emotional intelligence.
Viral Moment: Tesla’s Optimus Robot Serves Popcorn
A clip shared by the popular X user @cb_doge shows Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, effortlessly serving popcorn at what looks like a movie night setup. The 8-second video (timestamped July 19, 2025) has taken social media by storm—with the caption: “Optimus serving popcorn is the best thing you’ll see on the internet today.”
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.
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.
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.
Google DeepMind Just Shrunk a Robot Brain: Introducing Gemini Robotics On-Device
In a move that could redefine the future of home robotics, Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics On-Device—a streamlined version of its powerful VLA (Vision-Language-Action) model, designed to run locally on robots with ultra-low latency.
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.
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.
1X Unveils World Model: A New Era of Robot Intelligence and Simulation
In a groundbreaking leap for embodied AI, 1X Technologies has announced the development of its 1X World Model (1XWM) — a generative AI system designed to simulate a rich, interactive world around virtual robots. Unlike conventional video-generation tools like OpenAI’s Sora or Google DeepMind’s VEO, which turn prompts into passive video clips, 1XWM does something more advanced: it enables action-controllable simulation.