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Stial Technologies, a company based in Toronto, has recently unveiled a new humanoid robot called Stial Steven. This robot is specifically designed for polishing tasks and uses artificial intelligence and anthropomorphism to autonomously learn polishing processes. Stial Technologies’ acquisition of STFcore, a company specializing in 6D force sensors, has been instrumental in the development of…

Norwegian startup 1X plans to deploy its humanoid robot, Neo Gamma, in select households to refine its capabilities and gather real-world data. In an ambitious move to integrate humanoid robots into daily life, Norwegian robotics company 1X has announced plans to initiate in-home testing of its latest model, Neo Gamma, by the end of 2025….

IntroductionBoston Dynamics has stunned the world again, unveiling an electric version of its Atlas robot autonomously performing tasks in a factory setting. This demonstration of Atlas working without human guidance marks a potential inflection point in robotics, where humanoid robots move from experimental prototypes to practical tools capable of taking on human roles in industries…

Pen spinning, the art of manipulating a pen with one’s fingers, has long been considered a skill that requires exceptional dexterity, coordination, and control. While it comes naturally to skilled human practitioners, teaching a robot to spin a pen presents a unique set of challenges. However, recent research has made significant strides in enabling robots…

Global robotics company WIRobotics recently unveiled the upper body of its first general‑purpose humanoid robot, ALLEX, at the Robot Innovation Hub on the campus of Korea University of Technology and Education. The name means “ALL‑EXperience.” Beyond visual recognition, it responds to physical stimuli like force, contact and impact in the real world. This new robot…