Humanoid Robots

Humanoid Robots

Humanoid robots made by Unitree demonstrate a group dance during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing. So far, demand for humanoids has been driven by government purchases and subsidies rather than market forces. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

China's humanoid robots aren't smart enough to take your job – yet

A novice trainer might get humanoids to produce one usable movement in 300 attempts; an experienced trainer, one in 50.

Photo: Collected

Chinese firm unveils hyper-realistic humanoid robots for companionship

Photo: Arming robots could keep soldiers out of harms way says Sankaet Pathak (Collected)

Could humanoid robots become the next soldiers on the battlefield?

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Countries with the highest humanoid robot startups

Despite lacking a face and hands, the G1 can be equipped with optional three-fingered hands, allowing it to perform tasks like cracking walnuts, opening bottles, and even soldering electronics. Photo: Collected

Unitree G1: An impressive humanoid robot with unmatched agility

Tesla Bot" humanoid robot prototyp. Photo: Tesla

Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Musk says

In a demo, the robot, named Figure 01, demonstrates its ability by recognising a red apple within its view and offering it to the human user upon request for something to eat. Photo: Collected

‘I did pretty well’: ChatGPT-powered humanoid robot rates own performance

Sony says it has technology for humanoid robots, needs to find usage

Sony says it has technology for humanoid robots, needs to find usage