In a groundbreaking development for robotics technology, humanoid robots in Beijing have completed their first road test in preparation for an upcoming half-marathon event scheduled later this month.
Imagine a robot hand that can solve a Rubik’s Cube, pick up fruit without squishing it, and even handle delicate playing cards. Meet Unitree’s Dex5 – a five-fingered dexterous robotic hand packed with tech that brings robot dexterity closer to human level. This playful yet powerful gizmo is turning heads in the robotics world, and…
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….
Photo: Uneetree handout and Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus at its exhibition booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 5, 2024. China is rapidly advancing in the field of humanoid robotics, positioning itself as a significant competitor to companies like Tesla. At the Lunar New Year gala in January, over a dozen…
Help out at home or steal your job, which path do you choose? Image: 1X Technologies (left), Fourier (right) At GTC 2025, Nvidia demonstrated 1X’s NEO Gamma humanoid robot running its GR00T N1 foundation model. Nvidia recently introduced its new personal AI supercomputer called Project Digits during its CES 2025 keynote. This compact, desk-sized system is…
The floor plan for Figure AI’s BotQ manufacturing facility. | Source: Figure AI Figure AI, a leading robotics company, has announced the launch of BOTQ, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility designed to produce humanoid robots at scale. This initiative underscores Figure AI’s commitment to revolutionizing the robotics industry by enhancing production capabilities and meeting the growing…
Humanoid robots have long been a staple of science fiction, but that future feels closer every day. CNET has released a new video showcasing 1X latest creation, Neo GAMMA, performing common household tasks. It’s truly exciting—and a bit surreal—to watch a robot straighten a picture frame or vacuum the floor. Here’s a closer look at…
Photo: A man controls an Agibot robot at the Global Developer Conference, organised by the Shanghai AI Industry Association, in Shanghai in February. Photo: AFP Chinese robotics company Agibot has introduced its new AI model, GO-1, designed to significantly improve humanoid robots’ ability to perform real-world tasks. Unlike traditional automation, this model enables robots to…
Today is International Women’s Day – a time for reflection on gender equality and how gender influences our society. But what about the machines we create? Looking at today’s most advanced humanoid robots, it’s striking how many of them have masculine features. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, Tesla Optimus, Figure 01, Agility Digit – most have broad…
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…
