Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence for humanoid technology
Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, tying a robot AI startup to its humanoid technology effort and deepening its push into embodied systems.
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Humanoid Robots Are Leaving the Demo Stage. Now Comes the Hard Part.
A new Bloomberg Primer episode captures the current humanoid moment: huge ambition, serious investment and a growing shift from polished demos to real industrial testing. Humanoid Robots Move From Hype to Real Warehouse Work Humanoid robots are no longer just viral clips, futuristic keynotes or carefully staged lab demos. A new Bloomberg Primer episode puts…
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1X opens California factory, aims for 10,000 Neo humanoids in year one — and 100,000 by end of 2027
1X has opened a 58,000 square foot California plant to build the Neo humanoid, with shipments due later this year and a 10,000 unit target in its first year.
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Welcome, LEAP Hand by Carnegie Mellon University!
The LEAP Hand, created by Carnegie Mellon University, is an accessible and affordable research-focused robotic hand that assists in advanced manipulation tasks. The key selling point of the LEAP Hand is its combination of practical usability and anthropomorphic design which allows for the exploration of realistic manipulation research. Further designed to support a wide range…
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Apptronik adds executives for humanoid robot commercialization
Apptronik has hired senior leaders from Waymo, Boston Dynamics, Amazon and others as it prepares a new humanoid robot and shifts toward commercial scale.
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Welcome, Apptronik QDH Humanoid Robot!
The Apptronik QDH is a versatile humanoid robot designed for practical, real-world environments. The creators at Apptronik focus on safe human interaction, adaptability, and scalable automation, enabling this robot to fit naturally into spaces built for people. The design of the QDH supports a range of industries that benefit from human-like movement, emphasizing collaboration over…
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Welcome, Asimov by Menlo AI!
The Asimov is a modular, do-it-yourself humanoid robot constructed by Menlo AI, providing an affordable and customizable platform for developers and researchers interested in robotics. Featuring onboard computing and real-world motion capabilities, this piece of technology is aimed at fostering hands-on learning and experimentation. Asimov is as unique as it is versatile, allowing users to…
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Welcome, Astra Humanoid Robot by Apptronik!
The Astra is an upper-body humanoid robot manufactured by Apptronik in the USA. Designed with human safety and collaboration in mind, this robot has the ability to perform industrial tasks in the real world. It features modular mobility, which makes integration into existing workflows easy without necessitating a complete infrastructure reboot. The compact design harmoniously…
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eWeek ranks Tesla Optimus first in 2026 humanoid robot rankings
eWeek’s latest humanoid robot rankings put Tesla Optimus first, ahead of Unitree and Agility, citing deployment progress, pricing, and market visibility.
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Japan Airlines starts airport baggage humanoid robots at Haneda
Japan Airlines will test Unitree humanoids at Haneda from May, using them to move luggage and cargo as labor shortages tighten airport operations in Tokyo.
