RLWRLD introduced RLDX-1, a foundation model for humanoid dexterity, with benchmark results spanning tabletop tasks, kitchen manipulation and pouring.

Figure AI says its humanoid robots sorted packages for about 50 hours nonstop without teleoperation, a claim that points to longer-duration warehouse work.

IDTechEx says average selling prices for humanoid robots could drop from $114,700 in 2024 to $37,000 by 2030, though payback will vary widely by use case.

ABC News spotlighted a G1 humanoid robot called Oli at a major China developer conference, outlining household tasks, mobility tests, and factory aims.

Figure AI says three humanoid robots sorted more than 28,000 packages in over 24 hours of autonomous warehouse work, extending an eight-hour test target.

Humanoid and Schaeffler expanded their factory deal to at least 1,000 wheeled humanoids, underscoring a larger industrial push into scaled deployments.

Hubei’s humanoid robot industry is preparing traceable IDs that log maintenance, usage and safety data across each robot’s full life cycle in Hubei province.

Figure AI says its Helix-02 humanoid robots can complete autonomous 8-hour factory shifts, a notable claim for long-duration deployment readiness.

Zhejiang Humanoid says Jack Technology ordered 2,000 robots for garment manufacturing, a deal Gasgoo describes as the first mass global apparel deployment.

Unitree says it has launched the first humanoid robot motion App Store, a marketplace for downloading and installing robot skills like phone apps online.