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Pictured: Figure AI's humanoid robot staffing a reception desk (Image source: Figure AI)

Whistleblower lawsuit claims Figure AI robots have the strength to fracture skulls

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 a...
Nathan Ali, 23 Nov 2025 14:05
Dnsys X1 Carbon Pro exoskeleton properly donned. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Dnsys X1 Carbon Pro exoskeleton hands-on: Energy boost

Boosted mobility. The Dnsys X1 Carbon Pro exoskeleton delivers extra power during outings through an easy-to-don design. Our review reveals what the X1 can and cannot do across various outdoor activities.
David Chien, 20 Nov 2025 11:29
New tool enables anyone to train a robot — no programming skills required

New tool enables anyone to train a robot — no programming skills required

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 sing...
Nicole Dominikowski, 19 Nov 2025 16:37
Be a robot 'coach' at China's largest humanoid training facility: Teach AI to master everyday skills

Discover the job of a robot 'coach' at China's largest humanoid training ground

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 e...
Nicole Dominikowski, 17 Nov 2025 14:37
Best robot lawn mowers without boundary wire tested and ranked (2025 edition)

Best robot lawn mowers of 2025 tested and ranked - no boundary wire needed

Best lawn mowers without wire. These are the best robot lawn mowers according to extensive Notebookcheck reviews. The lawn mowers are divided into three categories for different garden sizes, from small to large lawns, so that everyone can find the perfect product for their own garden.
Marcus Schwarten, 16 Nov 2025 22:42
China's 'army of humanoid robots' – viral video of mass delivery sparks fears

China's 'army of humanoid robots' – viral video of mass delivery sparks fears

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.
Nicole Dominikowski, 16 Nov 2025 16:20
The humanoid home robot 1X Neo is loading a dishwasher (Image source: WSJ on YouTube/screenshot).

Humanoid home robot tested: 1X Neo can vacuum, but it can't crack a walnut

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 assistanc...
Nicole Dominikowski, 16 Nov 2025 12:21
AIdol (pictured) stumbling on the stage, and the developers trying to catch it. (Image source: @Gerashchenko_en on X)

Russia’s flagship humanoid robot stumbles and falls during its live debut

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.
Anubhav Sharma, 12 Nov 2025 16:21
RoboUp Raccoon 2 SE review

Affordable robotic lawnmower without wire for small gardens: RoboUp Raccoon 2 SE review

RoboUp launches the Raccoon 2 SE, a compact robotic lawnmower that promises easy handling at an affordable price. Our test report reveals whether it is the ideal solution for small gardens.
Marcus Schwarten, 12 Nov 2025 08:12
XPengs Iron humanoid robot (Image source: XPeng)

XPeng strips down humanoid robot Iron to reveal its high-tech inner workings after viral stage demo

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...
David Odejide, 11 Nov 2025 11:02
Dnsys and Kojima Productions have unveiled the limited-edition Z1 Exoskeleton Pro tie-in with Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. (Image source: Dnsys / Kojima Productions / Hideo Kojima)

Limited-edition Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Dnsys Z1 Exoskeleton Pro unveiled with giveaway contest

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 wit...
David Chien, 10 Nov 2025 20:11
DJI Romo P review

Vacuum robot debut from drone giant stands out: DJI Romo P review

DJI is selling its first robotic vacuum cleaners. Our test of the DJI Romo P reveals what the flagship model with its unusual design has to offer and how well it works in practice. Will the drone giant manage another high-flying flight or is the Romo a crash landing?
Marcus Schwarten, 10 Nov 2025 17:35
Two humanoid robots working on a factory floor (Image source: UBTech)

Apple supplier Foxconn to put Nvidia-powered humanoid robots on production lines in its factories within six months

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.
David Odejide, 10 Nov 2025 10:37
XPeng's Iron humanoid robot walking on stage (Image source: XPeng)

XPeng engineers cut open humanoid robot Iron after it walked on stage to prove it wasn’t a human in a costume

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 b...
David Odejide, 07 Nov 2025 18:57
The new Iron humanoid robot with anthropomorphic design. (Image: XPeng)

Solid-state battery powers lifelike Iron humanoid robot set to beat Tesla Optimus to mass production

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.
Daniel Zlatev, 06 Nov 2025 14:55
Dobot's latest robot dog is expected to cost just above $1,000. (Image source: Dobot)

Dobot Rover X1 robot dog costs the equivalent of around $1,000, can carry shopping bags and guard the house

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.
Hannes Brecher, 05 Nov 2025 11:03
Toyota's Walk Me autonomous four-legged chair (Image source: Toyota)

Toyota unveils Walk Me, a four-legged AI-powered mobility chair that walks, climbs stairs, and folds itself

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.
David Odejide, 04 Nov 2025 14:53
The Circus CA-1 can prepare eight different dishes. (Image source: Circus)

Robot cook debuts in supermarket – serves eight different meals

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 ...
Marius Müller, 03 Nov 2025 14:58
Rugged and twice as powerful as the DGX Spark. (Image Source: Asus IoT)

Asus announces PE3000N mini PC powered by Nvidia Jetson IGX Thor T5000 with 2,070 FP4 TFLOPS AI processing power

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...
Bogdan Solca, 29 Oct 2025 14:27
The 1X NEO humanoid home robot can do chores for a $499 monthly subscription. (Image source: 1X Technologies/Eli Russell Linnetz)

1X opens pre-orders for $20,000 NEO humanoid home robot

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 environm...
David Chien, 28 Oct 2025 21:38
Amazon: Internal target to cut 600,000 jobs through AI and robotics revealed. (Image source: GPT-image-1)

Amazon: Internal target to cut 600,000 jobs through AI and robotics revealed

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.
Ulrich Mathey, 23 Oct 2025 13:55
Husqvarna announces several new robotic mowers with AI Vision for 2026. (Image source: Husqvarna)

Husqvarna announces several new Automower robotic lawn mowers with AI vision

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 featur...
Marcus Schwarten, 21 Oct 2025 17:41
According to a study by the Bonn Business Academy (BWA), half of all traditional jobs could disappear by 2040. (Image source: TyliJura/ Pixabay)

Study warns of historic labor market shift: 50% of all jobs could disappear

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.
Marius Müller, 17 Oct 2025 13:54
A humanoid robot with its arms in the air (Image source: Adam Lukomski via Unsplash; cropped)

This artificial muscle can support 4,000 times its own weight and stretch 12 times its length

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 stron...
Chibuike Okpara, 16 Oct 2025 19:44
The Unitree G1 appears in its latest version, Kungfu Kid V6.0. (Image source: Unitree Robotics)

It may not be a household robot, but it sure knows its kung fu – the Unitree G1 shows major improvements in its moves

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 footag...
Marius Müller, 16 Oct 2025 15:36
The Sharp Poketomo chat robot is a daily AI companion that gets to know you and responds with personalized conversations. (Image source: Sharp)

Sharp starts preorders for Poketomo, a hand-sized AI chat robot

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.
David Chien, 15 Oct 2025 22:05
The Jolene oak tree on Old Stagecoach Road in Kyle Texas (Image source: Maya Fawa/KUT News)

Texas city spends $1 million to relocate 400-year-old oak tree using rare high-tech system: here is how it works

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 da...
David Odejide, 13 Oct 2025 09:31
Illustration of Figure 03’s ultra-sensitive palms (Image source: AI-generated image)

Figure 03: Humanoid robot debuts with wireless charging and ultra-sensitive tactile palms

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 ...
Chibuike Okpara, 09 Oct 2025 17:26
AheadForm’s Origin M1 robotic head displays facial expressions that are almost human. (Image source: AheadForm via YouTube)

This robot head looks so realistic, it’s creepy

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.
Marius Müller, 07 Oct 2025 14:10
According to robotics expert Rodney Brooks, the current generation of humanoid robots is doomed to fail. (Image source: Tesla via YouTube)

MIT researcher says humanoid robots like Tesla Optimus are doomed to fail

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 ...
Marius Müller, 06 Oct 2025 13:57
Charlotte is a hexapod robot for construction processes. (Image source: Crest Robotics)

Tackling the housing crisis: Spider-like robot aims to 3D-print homes in just one day

A spider-like robot that crawls over rough terrain and prints entire houses from natural ground materials – it might sound like science fiction, but it could soon become reality. A prototype unveiled in Australia is designed to he...
Marius Müller, 01 Oct 2025 18:45
A DIY exoskeleton device strapped to a hand while using a gaming mouse (Image source: Basically Homeless/YouTube)

YouTuber builds DIY exoskeleton aim assist to cut latency to 17 ms and climb Aimlabs leaderboard

YouTuber Nick Zetta of Basically Homeless built a three-part exoskeleton aim assist, combining a motorised wrist, solenoid “finger,” and an Nvidia Jetson, cutting latency to 17 ms and taking second place on the Aimlabs leaderboard...
Anmol Dubey, 26 Sep 2025 10:30
The Aceii One robotic ball machine allows tennis players to practice shots without a partner. (Image source: Aceii)

Aceii One robot for tennis drills launching on Kickstarter

Aceii has launched the Aceii One tennis robot on Kickstarter, offering AI-powered drills and dynamic shot simulation without a human partner. With high-speed mobility, smart tracking, and post-practice video review, it’s designed ...
David Chien, 22 Sep 2025 23:16
TerraMow V1000 review

AI mapping and perfect obstacle avoidance: TerraMow V1000 review

TerraMow recently launched its second generation of AI-based wireless robot mowers, the V1000, which once again maps the lawn completely independently. Our test of the TerraMow V1000 shows what it can do (even better).
Marcus Schwarten, 22 Sep 2025 12:39
An image of RoboFalcon2.0 (Image source: researchers; edited)

Engineers build first robotic bird to take off like a real bird with FSF motion

Chinese researchers have developed a new robot named RoboFalcon2.0, an iteration of an earlier design. It is the first of its kind to achieve self-powered takeoff by precisely mimicking the complex “flap-sweep-fold” (FSF) wing mot...
Chibuike Okpara, 19 Sep 2025 13:54
Casio's Moflin robot pet can develop a unique personality based on its interactions with its owner. (Image source: Casio)

Casio brings its Moflin furry robot to more markets, including the US, for $429

Casio has opened pre-orders in the US and the UK for Moflin, its palm-sized, furry companion robot that launched in Japan in 2024. Moflin responds to voice and touch with expressive behaviors, and develops its own personality base...
Habeeb Onawole, 18 Sep 2025 13:36
The Panasonic 2170 and 4680 battery cells. (Image source: Panasonic)

Tesla supplier Panasonic tips mass solid-state battery and 4680 cell production schedule

Some of Tesla's biggest battery suppliers like Panasonic or CATL used to be skeptical about the viability of mass solid-state battery production. CATL has since changed tune, and now Panasonic is jumping on the solid-state battery...
Daniel Zlatev, 18 Sep 2025 13:30
The Lymow One with chain drive is now available for pre-order. (Image source: Lymow)

Powerful robotic lawnmower with caterpillar drive: Lymow One starts pre-orders with $500 early bird discount

The Lymow One, one of the most impressive robotic lawnmowers, is now available for pre-order with a whopping $500 discount. Thanks to its caterpillar drive and over 40 cm wide cutting deck, it is reportedly capable of handling lar...
Marcus Schwarten, 13 Sep 2025 21:00
A Unitree G1 robot equipped with HITTER playing table tennis (Image source: Hybrid Robotics via YouTube; edited screenshot)

Video of Unitree G1 playing table tennis with human-like agility goes viral on X

Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a new system called HITTER, which enabled a general-purpose humanoid robot — the Unitree G1 — to play table tennis. The researchers published their work on August 28, 2025, including video...
Chibuike Okpara, 11 Sep 2025 23:59
Users can chat with Eiliko over Wi-Fi, give it voice commands, or just watch it do its thing (Image source - energizelab.com)

Energize Lab confirms Eiliko has entered mass production

Energize Lab has announced that its next-generation charm bot, Eiliko, has entered mass production following strong Kickstarter support.
Darryl Linington, 10 Sep 2025 09:37
At IFA 2025, Dreame is showcasing the A3 AWD robotic lawnmower, among other products. (Image source: Dreame)

Dreame: All-wheel-drive A3 AWD robotic lawnmower promises almost borderless mowing, V1 mows smaller gardens

Dreame has announced new robotic lawnmowers for the 2026 gardening season. The Dreame A3 AWD is a new flagship with all-wheel drive and virtually borderless mowing (< 1.5 cm), while the V1 series navigates smaller lawns using only...
Marcus Schwarten, 07 Sep 2025 17:33
Robot R1 cooking (Image source: Robbyant)

Robots for everyday life: Robbyant presents humanoid robot R1 with embodied AI

An innovative kitchen assistant and pioneer for intelligent service robots: with the development of the R1, Robbyant is setting new standards in the field of embodied AI. The robot is not only designed for the catering industry, b...
Daniel Schmidt, 05 Sep 2025 16:59
The NexLawn Master X can throw balls to dogs and pick fruit from trees. (Image source: Mova)

Robotic lawnmower with gripper arm can pick fruit and trim edges: Mova unveils NexLawn Master X concept

Following robot vacuums, robot lawn mowers are also getting a gripper arm, with the brand-new Mova NexLawn Master X's arm being much longer, allowing it to pick fruit from trees or throw a ball to a dog. But this is only a concept...
Hannes Brecher, 05 Sep 2025 13:13
The Acemate Tennis Robot helps eliminate the need to find a matching tennis partner for rallies and serve practice. (Image source: Acemate)

Acemate unveils AI-powered Tennis Robot: An NTRP 1.0 to 6.0 rally and serve partner

The Acemate Tennis Robot serves and rallies against human tennis players. Designed for players rated NTRP 1.0 to 6.0, it features 4K cameras, 80 mph serves, and app-based ball tracking.
David Chien, 05 Sep 2025 05:14
An image of Mevita walking outdoors (Image source: JSK Tendon Group / Kento Kawaharazuka; cropped screenshot)

This simple, open-source bipedal robot is a DIY makers' dream

A team of engineers at the University of Tokyo has unveiled Mevita — an open-source bipedal robot designed to be strong yet simple to build. The robot uses a minimal number of individual metal parts, which can all be ordered onlin...
Chibuike Okpara, 02 Sep 2025 04:19
The bee-like robot in flight (Image source: David von Blohn/CNN; cropped screenshot)

400 wing flaps per second: MIT's robotic bee could pollinate crops on Mars one day

Engineers at MIT are developing a tiny, bee-like robot that can flip, hover, and one day may carry out artificial pollination in greenhouses or on other planets like Mars, part of a new generation of insect-inspired machines.
Chibuike Okpara, 30 Aug 2025 19:03
Nvidia unveils Jetson Thor, a 2,070 TFLOPS "robot brain" for on-device AI (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia Jetson Thor delivers 2,070 TFLOPS for robots with on-device generative AI

Nvidia’s Jetson Thor modules bring a leap in edge AI, combining a Blackwell GPU and 14-core Arm CPU to run multiple large models in real time.
Nathan Ali, 27 Aug 2025 15:35
Sharp's new AI assistant is integrated into a meerkat robot (Image source: Sharp)

Robotic meerkat offers emotional support: Sharp presents the Poketomo

Sharp's small meerkat robot is equipped with a camera, speakers, microphones, an integrated AI assistant and is designed to be the perfect everyday companion. Conversations with Poketomo can also be held on the go via a smartphone...
Hannes Brecher, 26 Aug 2025 00:53
Mammotion Luba Mini AWD RTK and LiDAR test and comparison

Robot lawnmower with RTK or laser - which is better? Mammotion Luba Mini AWD (LiDAR) review & comparison

One robotic lawnmower, many possibilities. Mammotion offers its Luba Mini AWD wireless robotic lawnmower in two versions. While the Luba Mini AWD relies (not only) on RTK, the brand new Luba Mini AWD LiDAR navigates by laser. But which is better? Our review and comparison clarifies which Luba Mini is suitable for whom.
Marcus Schwarten, 25 Aug 2025 09:24
Users can chat with Eiliko over Wi-Fi, give it voice commands, or just watch it do its thing (Image source - energizelab.com)

Eiliko: Energize Lab’s emotional AI charm bot reaches Kickstarter goal

Discover Eiliko, Energize Lab’s next-gen charm bot with swappable shells, bonding features, and emotional AI that make it more than a desk toy.
Darryl Linington, 24 Aug 2025 18:30

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