Robot / Robotics

The Loona DeskMate can turn Apple iPhone into a robot with large eyes and a motorized head that’s capable of flexible movements, giving it a distinctly charming appearance. A range of AI features is intended to make Loona DeskMate a useful desk assistant.

Boston Dynamics unveiled its next-gen Atlas humanoid robot with numerous upgrades and modifications aimed at mass production. Hyundai's Georgia car factory will be one of the first major customers.

Litheli has unveiled the Skope 800 AI-Vision robotic lawn mower. It does not require the owner to set boundary wires before use, and instead uses smart visual recognition of obstacles and lawn boundaries to automatically navigate the yard while cutting.

Lymow has announced the One Plus robotic mower with improved cutting, object detection, and durability. The mower runs on tank-like tracks for traction on steep ground and the ability to roll over roots and fallen branches.

The little-known robotics start-up Zeroth Robotics unveiled a lineup of five AI-powered robots at CES 2026. The standout model is the W1 – an autonomous service robot with a WALL-E-inspired design, built for homes, outdoor use and small businesses. Update: The manufacturer has corrected the dimensional specifications.

The Codee Codeebot physical programming system allows children to create software to control AI robots by connecting magnetic blocks, which represent different pieces of code logic. No computer is required to assemble and run Codeebot programs.

A Chinese company has released a video of a humanoid returning shots on a tennis court against a human opponent. The robot appears to demonstrate balance and coordination with smooth motions.

Scientists have designed an ‘e-skin’ that allows humanoids 'feel' pain. The invention seeks to mimic the human nervous system and make interactions with humans safer.

After previously sparking amazement, the Unitree G1 humanoid robot is now making waves online with a dose of humor. In a viral video, it kicks its trainer in a sensitive spot during a teleoperation test – then amusingly mimics his reaction.

While most Aspen homeowners were waking up to fresh snowfall, Yarbo was quietly demonstrating a different kind of winter morning at the Aspen Winter Pop-up, one in which the driveway clears itself.

CATL seems to have beaten Tesla Optimus when it comes to factory deployment in mass EV battery production. Its Moz humanoid robot now matches the performance of a skilled human.

EngineAI CEO Zhao Tongyang countered social media criticism about the authenticity of the company's just-launched T800 humanoid video by posting an actual video of the robot kicking him to the ground.

After Russia's first humanoid robot stumbled badly on scene while being announced, it's now time for Optimus to shine. Tesla's robot showed it's human during an autonomous driving event bash over the weekend.

Robots are capable of many things: they can be used as household helpers, factory workers or in the healthcare sector. However, one of the most amusing uses of current robot dogs is probably to impersonate prominent figures such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos.

A group of engineers has converted discarded lobster shells into robot parts that can lift, grip, and even swim. The feat could help repurpose crustacean waste into useful and sustainable robotic components.

A new AI-powered robot capable of directing traffic, detecting violations, and issuing polite verbal warnings has appeared on the streets of Hangzhou, marking a new step in automated urban management.

A video of a humanoid playing basketball has surfaced on the internet. The robot, a Unitree G1 known for exhibiting unusually fluid movements, can now dribble and shoot like a professional player.

2026 could turn everything upside down. AI is no longer content with software and is now reaching for hardware, according to the conclusion reached by TrendForce. At the same time, rumors are rife. Apple is finally planning to launch a foldable iPhone, while new AI chips are running so hot that fans are becoming useless.

There are more than 150 robotics companies in China, yet real-world applications remain limited. According to the NDRC, a wave of redundant products now risks saturating the market and triggering an investment crisis.

The world's first 100% edible robot can not only be chewed and swallowed, but there are also flavoured versions, such as one that tastes like grenadine. Made from soft, biodegradable material, the robot has a wide range of applications.

Former safety chief claims Figure AI's humanoid robots can fracture skulls and alleges he was fired for raising concerns. The robotics startup, now valued at $39 billion with backing from Nvidia and Jeff Bezos, denies wrongdoing and cites poor performance as the reason for termination.

Traditionally, programming robots required specialist knowledge. However, MIT engineers have found a way to simplify this process, allowing users to teach robots new skills in an intuitive manner. A new learning method uses a single sensor-equipped tool to simplify training and aims to make robots accessible for a wide range of applications, from industry to home care.

A visit to China's 'robot school' provides an insight into a training centre that creates humanoid robots that are as lifelike as possible. For a day, Mi Sutong from CGTN Digital takes on the role of a robot coach and shares her experiences.

Mass deliveries of the humanoid robot Walker S2 have reportedly begun. A viral video shows hundreds of the robots marching in unison, a sight that has frightened many people on social media.

The humanoid household robot 1X Neo is now available to pre-order, and the Wall Street Journal has conducted a preliminary test to examine its capabilities. The results revealed some surprises, particularly regarding the assistance the humanoid still requires.

Russia’s new humanoid robot AIdol had an unfortunate debut in Moscow after collapsing on stage during its first public demo, as devs blamed calibration issues. For now, the team has paused public demonstrations.

After walking like a human so convincingly that audiences thought it was fake, XPeng’s humanoid robot Iron is back, this time fully exposed. A new teardown video reveals the advanced AI and engineering behind its uncannily natural movement.

Dnsys and Kojima Productions have unveiled the limited-edition Z1 Exoskeleton Pro, inspired by Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Launching December 2, 2025, this AI-controlled knee exoskeleton powers users across rough terrains with 900-watt motors.

Foxconn will deploy Nvidia-powered humanoid robots on its factory floors within six months. The move marks a major shift toward AI automation by Apple’s top manufacturing partner.

XPeng’s humanoid robot Iron looked so lifelike during its live debut that even the audience doubted it was real. To prove skeptics wrong, engineers literally cut open its leg on stage, revealing a fully mechanical marvel powered by XPeng’s in-house AI system.

XPeng's new Iron humanoid robot is one of the most anthropomorphic out there. It can mimic a female figure catwalk gait, and is powered by an all-solid-state battery.

At first glance, the Dobot Rover X1 is reminiscent of Boston Dynamics' Spot, but the new robot dog costs only a fraction of the price and is still capable of patrolling your home, acting as a cameraman or carrying objects.

Toyota’s new Walk Me concept may redefine mobility assistance. Unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, the four-legged robotic chair walks, climbs, and even folds itself, offering new freedom to people with limited mobility.

The CA-1 AI cooking robot from Hamburg-based start-up Circus has made its world debut at a Rewe supermarket in Düsseldorf-Heerdt. It independently prepares hot dishes such as penne arrabiata and lentil curry – and even takes care of the cleanup. Prices start at €3.50.

The Nvidia Jetson IGX Thor T5000 module that combines a Blackwell GPU and a 14-core ARM processor plus 128 GB LPDDR5X RAM provides 2,070 FP4 TFLOPS of AI crunching power for autonomous physical AI agents like self-driving cars and humanoid robots.

1X has opened pre-orders for the NEO humanoid AI home robot capable of autonomously completing house chores and interacting with its owners. Built-in 5G connectivity allows the robot to be used indoors and outdoors in dry environments.

Amazon's strategy regarding AI and robotics is pushing for aggressive logistics automation. Internal documents from Amazon reveal that it plans to axe over 600,000 US jobs by 2033 through increasing deployment of AI and robotics.

Husqvarna has announced a range of new robotic lawn mowers for the 2026 gardening season, which, thanks to AI Vision, are said to offer better obstacle detection than previous models and also come with a number of other new features.

In only a few years, artificial intelligence and humanoid robots could transform the job market. Some experts warn of large-scale job losses, while others remain more optimistic.

A group of researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has developed a highly capable artificial muscle with adjustable characteristics. This muscle can go from being flexible to being extremely strong when necessary.

In its latest iteration, Kungfu Kid V6.0, the humanoid robot Unitree G1 demonstrates impressively smooth and precise martial arts movements, including complex routines and noticeably improved spin kicks. Compared to earlier footage, Unitree seems to have made substantial progress.

Preorders have begun for the Sharp Poketomo, an OpenAI-powered, palm-sized robot designed to be a daily conversational companion. The robot can create diary entries from its chat history and 5 MP camera images.

A Texas city is investing nearly $1 million to save a 400-year-old oak tree using a rare engineering system known as ArborLift. The high-tech pneumatic lifting method will allow the million-pound tree to be moved safely without damaging its extensive roots.

Figure has just unveiled its third-generation humanoid — Figure 03 — a general-purpose robot designed to handle delicate and dynamic tasks. The company is touting major upgrades like wireless charging and highly sensitive tactile hands.

Chinese start-up AheadForm has unveiled the Origin M1, a robotic head capable of remarkably lifelike facial expressions, in a one-minute video – so realistic that it leaves many viewers feeling uneasy.

Renowned robotics pioneer Rodney Brooks, co-founder of iRobot and Rethink Robotics, made a bold prediction in an essay published on September 26, 2025: the current wave of humanoid robots – including Tesla’s Optimus and Figure 02 – is doomed to fail.