China’s Dominance in the Humanoid Robot Industry

Figure is the first-of-its-kind AI robotics company bringing a general purpose humanoid to life.

It’s hard to describe the sound of thousands of robots and researchers sharing the same space – the hum of motors mixing with laughter, sensors blinking like city lights. The International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) has once again become the beating heart of the global robotics community. This year, Humanoid.guide is represented…

In a groundbreaking development for industrial automation, humanoid robots have begun working as ‘interns’ in Shanghai factories, marking a significant step toward integrating these advanced machines into manufacturing environments.

Tesla and others are trying to infuse robots with artificial intelligence, yet their development is dogged by technical and safety challenges. But the dream of a multipurpose domestic droid lives on. In 2013, Boston Dynamics introduced Atlas, a 6ft 2in humanoid robot capable of walking on uneven terrain, jumping, and climbing stairs, signaling a major…

Imagine a world where robots could predict the future, where they could anticipate the outcome of their actions before even lifting a mechanical finger. Thanks to 1X’s groundbreaking World Model, that vision is closer to becoming a reality. The Power of Prediction At its core, the World Model learns from robot sensor data and various…

Silicon Valley is making significant investments in humanoid robots, with companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, Meta, and Apple leading the way. These robots are being developed to perform complex tasks and interact seamlessly with humans, aiming to revolutionize industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and eldercare. Humanoid robots are expected to handle specialized tasks, such…