The European Robotics Forum brought together some of the most forward-thinking minds in robotics this year – and we made sure to get out on the floor and meet them. From startups pushing the boundaries of humanoid intelligence to hardware companies redefining how robots interact with the physical world, the conversations we had in Stavanger…
Amazon Fauna Robotics Sprout humanoid robot. Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, the startup behind the 1.5-foot-tall humanoid robot Sprout — just under two news4jax months after the robot was publicly introduced. Sprout is designed for social environments like homes and schools, setting it apart from Amazon’s existing fleet of over one million warehouse robots. Sprout…
Chinese researchers developed LATENT, an AI system that enables a humanoid robot to play tennis in real time by learning from imperfect human motion data.
Unitree’s 4 foot R1 Air humanoid brings dynamic movement and app-based skills to market at $4,900, signaling a shift toward accessible human-size robots.
Hands, foundation models, and the road ahead Conversations with leading humanoid companies reveal a field accelerating rapidly – but still navigating real constraints. STAVANGER – The European Robotics Forum 2026 brought the global robotics community to the Norwegian coast this week, and Humanoid Guide was there on the floor – speaking directly with engineers, founders,…
The Astribot S1 is a sophisticated humanoid robot designed to perform in real-world environments. It masterfully integrates dexterous dual-arm manipulation, superior perception, and human-like interaction to handle both service and industrial tasks. The robot showcases human-like proportions blended with fluid motion, enabling it to function in spaces primed for people. As a result, it can…
The OrcaHand Touch is a state-of-the-art humanoid robotic hand developed by ORCA Hand and Soft Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich. This revolutionary product showcases a unique combination of human-like movement with an integrated touch sensing capability for precise and adaptive manipulation. Reminiscent of the familiar five-finger human hand structure, the OrcaHand Touch facilitates improved object…
China is building state backed training centres to generate real world data and accelerate deployment of humanoid robots into industry roles.
The Tien Kung 3.0 is a sophisticated humanoid robot developed by X-Humanoid. This full-size robotic device boasts dynamic mobility and an open platform for constant developments. Standing at 169 cm tall and weighing 62 kg, this robot has similarities to the average human size and can move naturally within various spaces. Capable of remarkably delivering…
The Duatic Alpha is a highly innovative, Swiss-made, wheeled half-humanoid robot specifically designed for logistics and industrial automation applications. Unlike traditional robots, the Duatic Alpha merges the capacities of heavy-load transport with two-arm manipulation, thus significantly improving the efficiency of warehouse and factory operations. Equipped with human-like dexterity in its upper body, this robot utilizes…
