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Labor shortages, falling costs, and better perception are pushing humanoid robots into pilot deployments, though scale, safety, and ROI remain open questions. The post Humanoid robots move from labs to early workplace pilots globally appeared first on Humanoid.guide.

Airbus has acquired UBTech Walker S2 humanoid robots for factory trials, signaling early evaluation of humanoids for complex aircraft production tasks. The post Airbus Tests UBTech Walker S2 Humanoid Robots in Aircraft Assembly appeared first on Humanoid.guide.

1X Technologies has transitioned its World Model from a simulation tool into a generative "cognitive core," allowing the NEO humanoid to perform novel tasks like steaming shirts or operating toilet seats by visualizing them first.

MANUS™ has announced the launch of Metagloves Pro Haptic. The new gloves extend the Metagloves Pro platform by combining millimeter-accurate hand tracking with integrated haptic feedback, enabling operators to capture movement while physically experiencing interaction in real time. Modern robotics and embodied AI systems increasingly require high-fidelity human interaction data for training and teleoperation. […] The post MANUS™ Introduces Metagloves Pro Haptic appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

Viral, dancing machines are far from commercial reality but trade restrictions are driving market activity

In a six-week trial at Ford’s Cologne Innovation Centre, the Alpha HMND 01 moved heavy totes, lifted metal car parts and exceeded productivity targets.

Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind have partnered to integrate Gemini Robotics foundation models with the Atlas humanoid platform, advancing the development of Physical Intelligence for industrial applications.

Explosive acceleration, limited dexterity, eyes in the back of its head. What could possibly go wrong?

Realbotix Corp. (TSX-V: XBOT) (Frankfurt: 76M0.F) (OTC: XBOTF) (" Realbotix " or the "Company"), a leader in AI-powered humanoid robotics, today announced Ericsson is deploying an advanced humanoid robot equipped with Realbotix's proprietary vision technology for workforce and visitor engagement...

Chinese new energy vehicle maker, XPeng Motors, has taken a key step toward the large-scale production of advanced humanoid robots, as its first ET1 robot developed to automotive standards has been successfully completed, the company’s chairman and CEO, He Xiaopeng, said in a social media post on Monday.

Editors Note: This is the first installment in AJPs series on humanoid robotics, examining the anatomy, technologies and economic logic behind one of the most hyped industries of the decade.SEOUL, January 20 (AJP) -Humanoid robots have become a buzzword at CES and beyond, captivating both technology and stock markets as artificial intelligence conv...

XPeng completes its first ET1 humanoid robot prototype, moving closer to mass production by end of 2026

Humanoid robotics is nearing an inflection point. Zornitsa Todorova and Patrick Coffey explore how physical AI, demographic shifts and falling costs are accelerating adoption — and what this means for long‑term investors.

Robots will be building airplanes soon, if a new deal between Airbus and UBTech Robotics is any indicator ...

Hyundai's Atlas robot lifts 110 lbs, spins 360 degrees, and learns fleet-wide overnight—robotics hits its iPhone moment.

Chinese trends in industrial robots and cobots for 2026 include growing volumes, consolidation pressures, and international expansion. The post Chinese robotics outlook for 2026 includes cobot growth, competitive pressure appeared first on The Robot Report.

The Hangzhou-based firm’s output far outstripped the roughly 150 units each shipped by Tesla, Figure AI and Agility Robotics last year.

AiMOGA Robotics, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Chery, unveiled a family of embodied intelligence robots useful for multiple purposes.

Chinese construction equipment manufacturer Zoomlion is now using dozens of humanoid robots in its factories, with a specialised facility that harnesses AI now able to produce an excavator every six minutes.

The current CTO of NEURA formerly served in a leading position at Bosch

Raj Subramaniam said "super humanoid robots" with a "couple of elbows" would be better at automating deliveries.

UBTech Robotics Corp. shares jumped after the China-based humanoid maker received an order from Airbus SE, bolstering the outlook for use of its products in global manufacturing.

1X released a new world model that it says is a solid step toward its robots being able to teach themselves new tasks.

Now, the startup is turning its attention to building the business, fundraising and striking commercial deals.

Chinese humanoid robotics producer UBTECH Robotics announced on Sunday that it has signed a cooperation agreement with aviation giant Airbus, which includes the purchase of the Chinese company’s latest industrial humanoid robot, Walker S2, for use in Airbus manufacturing facilities, according to the Shenzhen-based company’s official WeChat account.

Fluid robot motion is the result of design choices among five options including pneumatics and strain wave gears. The post The hidden technology behind fluid robot motion appeared first on The Robot Report.

Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter spoke to Business Insider on how humanoid robots will take over the factory and when they'll come to our homes.

Humanoid robots and embodied intelligence were huge at CES 2026. Dexterous hands are a key component that determines the upper limits of a robot's manipulation capabilities. Despite significant progress in recent years in terms of degrees of freedom and control performance, several challenges remain to be addressed.

The AI data center construction boom continues unabated, with the demand for power in the United States potentially reaching 106 gigawatts by 2035, according to a December report from research and analysis company BloombergNEF. That’s a 36 percent jump from the company’s previous outlook, published just seven months earlier. But there are severe constraints in power availability, material, equipment, and—perhaps most significantly—a lack of engineers, technicians, and skilled craftsmen that could turn the data center boom into a bust. The power grid engineering workforce is currently shrinking, and data center operators are also hurting for trained electrical engineers. Laura Laltrello, the chief operating officer for Applied Digital, says demand has accelerated for civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers, as well as construction management and oversight positions in recent months. (Applied Digital is a data center developer and operator that is building two data center campuses near Harwood, North Dakota that will require 1.4 GW of power when completed.) The growing demand for skilled workers has forced her company to widen the recruitment perimeter. “As we anticipate a shortage of traditional engineering talent, we are sourcing from diverse industries,” says Laltrello. “We are finding experts who understand power and cooling from sectors like nuclear energy, the military, and aerospace. Expertise doesn’t have to come from a data center background.” Growing Demand for Data Center Engineers For every engineer needed to design, specify, build, inspect, commission, or run a new AI data center, dozens of other positions are in short supply. According to the Association for Computer Operations and Management’s (AFCOM) State of the Data Center Report 2025, 58 percent of data center managers identified multi-skilled data center operators as the top area of growth, while 50 percent signaled increasing demand for data center engineers. Security specialists are also a...

Botsync is expanding deployments of its mobile robots and orchestration software throughout Asia-Pacific with support from Singapore. The post Botsync brings in investment from SGInnovate to continue scaling robots, software appeared first on The Robot Report.

Beyond performing preprogrammed martial arts and dance moves, we can't shake the feeling that robots as they exist today just kind of suck.

A Chinese city on the Vietnamese frontier is turning to robots to keep the border crossing moving and to support human guards. Fangchenggang, a coastal hub in Guangxi, sits right beside Vietnam. Each day brings ... Read more

NEURA Robotics and Bosch plan to co-develop AI-based core and functional software, as well as intuitive user interfaces. The post NEURA Robotics partners with Bosch to advance German-made robotics appeared first on The Robot Report.

The humanoid robotics market is on track to reach $200 billion by 2035, according to a report from Barclays. Zornitsa Todorova, team director for Thematic FICC Research at Barclays, discusses with Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech." (Source: Bloomberg)

Jensen Huang, cofounder and CEO of Nvidia, is the 2026 IEEE Medal of Honor recipient. The IEEE honorary member is being recognized for his “leadership in the development of graphics processing units and their application to scientific computing and artificial intelligence.” The news was announced on 6 January by IEEE’s president and CEO, Mary Ellen Randall, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Huang helped found Nvidia in 1993. Under his direction, the company introduced the programmable GPU six years later. The device sparked extraordinary advancements that have transformed fields including artificial intelligence, computing, and medicine—influencing how technology improves society. “[Receiving the IEEE Medal of Honor] is an incredible honor, ” Huang said at the CES event. “I thank [IEEE] for this incredible award that I receive on behalf of all the great employees at Nvidia.” With a US $2 million prize the award underscores IEEE’s commitment to celebrating visionaries who drive the future of technology for the benefit of humanity. “The IEEE Medal of Honor is the pinnacle of recognition and our most prestigious award,” Randall said at the event. “[Jensen] Huang’s leadership and technical vision have unlocked a new era of innovation. “His vision and subsequent development of [Nvidia’s first GPU hardware] is emblematic of the [award].” Huang’s impact on technology Huang’s impact has been acknowledged beyond the realm of engineering. He was named as one of the “Architects of AI,” a group of eight tech leaders who were collectively named Time magazine’s 2025 Person of the Year. He was also featured on a 2021 cover of Time magazine, was named the world’s top-performing CEO for 2019 by Harvard Business Review, and was Fortune’s 2017 Businessperson of the Year. He is also an IEEE–Eta Kappa Nu eminent member. This year’s IEEE Medal of Honor, along with other high-profile IEEE awards, will be presented during the IEEE Honors Ceremony, to be held in April in New...

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ICRA 2026: 1–5 June 2026, VIENNA Enjoy today’s videos! This is one of the best things I have ever seen. [ Kinetic Intelligent Machine LAB ] After years of aggressive testing and pushing the envelope with U.S. Army and Marine Corps partners, the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program approaches its conclusion. But the impact of RACER will reverberate far beyond the program’s official end date, leaving a legacy of robust autonomous capabilities ready to transform military operations and inspire a new wave of private-sector investment. [ DARPA ] Best-looking humanoid yet. [ Kawasaki ] COSA (Cognitive OS of Agents) is a physical-world-native Agentic OS that unifies high-level cognition with whole-body motion control, enabling humanoid robots to think while acting in real environments. Powered by COSA, Oli becomes the first humanoid agent with both advanced loco-manipulation and high-level autonomous cognition. [ LimX Dynamics ] Thanks, Jinyan! The 1X World Model’s latest update is a paradigm shift in robot learning: NEO now uses a physics-grounded video model (World Model) to turn any voice or text prompt into fully autonomous action, even for completely novel tasks and objects NEO has never seen before. By leveraging internet-scale video data fine-tuned on real robot experience, NEO can visualize future actions, predict outcomes, and execute them with humanlike understanding–all without prior examples. This marks the critical first step in NEO being able to collect data on its own to master new tasks all by itself. [ 1X ] I’m impressed by the human who was mocapped for this. [ PNDbotics ] We introduce the GuideData Dataset, a collection of qualitative data, focusing on the interactions betwee...

The IFR has made its predictions of the top 5 robotics industry trends for 2026, including an increased focus on cybersecurity. The post IFR names top 5 global robotics trends of 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report.

It is unconfirmed if the robot navigated autonomously or was operated remotely by engineers.

Humanoid successfully demonstrated its HMND 01 Alpha wheeled mobile manipulator at a Siemens production facility in Germany. The post Humanoid and Siemens proof of concept shows the way to industrial deployments appeared first on The Robot Report.

Humanoid successfully demonstrated its HMND 01 Alpha wheeled mobile manipulator at a Siemens production facility in Germany.

Siemens and robotics company Humanoid have successfully trialled human-like robots in an electronics factory in Germany to automate repetitive tasks

New AI model lets robots learn from human videos, handling tasks from cooking to assembly with minimal training and strong adaptability.

Humanoid and Siemens complete a live factory trial using a humanoid robot, marking an early step toward real-world industrial deployment.

Kara Tsuboi covers today's top tech stories: New wearables are vying for your wrists and fingers; Ikea's smart lamps and speakers launch at reasonable prices; and a humanoid robot is ready to work assembly lines.

Kara Tsuboi covers today's top tech stories: New wearables are vying for your wrists and fingers; Ikea's smart lamps and speakers launch at reasonable prices; and a humanoid robot is ready to work assembly lines.

Claire chatted to Amir Patel from University College London about designing robots with the agility and manoeuvrability of a cheetah. Amir Patel is an Associate Professor of Robotics & AI in the Department of Computer Science at University College London (UCL). His research uses robotics methods—sensor fusion, computer vision, mechanical modelling, and optimal control—to understand […]

The research aims to achieve audio-driven interaction with humanoid robots using NVIDIA's compute resources.

LUOYANG, China—CATL has become the first battery manufacturer to deploy humanoid robots at scale on the assembly line, replacing humans in critical tasks.

Humans pay enormous attention to lips during conversation, and robots have struggled badly to keep up. A new robot developed at Columbia Engineering learned realistic lip movements by watching its own reflection and studying human videos online. This allowed it to speak and sing with synchronized facial motion, without being explicitly programmed. Researchers believe this breakthrough could help robots finally cross the uncanny valley.

Humanoid robot companies employ armies of human operators to train their machines by doing tasks like squatting and washing dishes.

Zoomlion is driving a new wave of intelligent transformation by integrating AI with construction machinery, the industrial internet, big data, and cloud computing. Its full-chain AI system spans smart products, manufacturing, management, and embodied-intelligence robotics, reshaping the company into a fully digital and intelligent enterprise. Zoomlion is also scaling humanoid robotics as its “third growth […] The post Zoomlion Strengthens Intelligent Manufacturing with Integrated AI and Embodied-Intelligence Robotics appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

AgiBot and Unitree help China capture bulk of global deployments in 2025 as market heads for sixfold growth by 2027, report says.

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group said on Friday it plans to appoint Milan Kovac, the former head of Tesla's humanoid robot program, as an adviser as it seeks to bolster its competitiveness in robotics and artificial intelligence.

AGIBOT, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, today marked its official entry into the U.S. market at CES 2026 with the debut of the industry's most complete humanoid and quadruped robotics lineup to date. Showcasing the AGIBOT A2 Series, X2 Series, G2 Series, and D1 Series, AGIBOT gained widespread recognition from prominent media outlets at CES 2026. Underscoring the company's growing influence in the global robotics industry, AGIBOT took home several Best of CES 20

Patrick Vallance says robots would take away ‘repetitive’ tasks, but Sadiq Khan warns AI will usher in ‘new era of mass unemployment’

A new video released by California-based tech firm Figure AI shows its humanoid robot out for a run with workers from the firm. The robot’s running style looks steady and natural as it jogs along with three guys (or four if you count the person recording it). It even raises the idea of one day […]

Humanoid, a UK-based AI and robotics company, and Siemens, a leading technology company, have successfully completed a proof of concept (POC) demonstrating the use of humanoid robots in industrial logistics. Humanoid’s HMND 01 wheeled Alpha robot was deployed in real operations at a Siemens facility, marking a significant step toward the deployment of humanoid robots...

Nature - Chinese factories have embraced the machines, but many activities still require human operators.

AiMOGA Robotics has deployed its first intelligent traffic policing robot, Intelligent Police Unit R001, at the intersection of Zhongjiang Avenue and Chizhu Mountain Road in Wuhu. The deployment brings humanoid robotics from pilot testing into frontline urban operations. Bridging the Gap: Human-Robot Synergy Wearing the badge “ZhiJing R001” (“Intelligent Police”), the robot is stationed on […] The post AiMOGA’s Intelligent Police Unit R001 Makes Official Debut appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

X Square Robot has announced the completion of its Series A++ funding round, raising about US$140 million (RMB 1 billion). The funding attracted world-class investors, including ByteDance and HongShan, along with several other strategic Chinese partners. With leading tech companies such as Alibaba Group and Meituan already backing it from previous rounds, X Square Robot […] The post X Square Robot Announces $140 Million in Series A++ Funding appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

Trends such as industry-specific AI and a new data economy will affect physical AI in 2026, says a Universal Robots executive. The post 4 physical AI predictions for 2026 — and beyond, from UR appeared first on The Robot Report.

1X has announced the new 1X World Model, a groundbreaking AI update for NEO, marking a major leap forward in humanoid robotics. The new 1X World Model enables NEO to turn any request into an AI capability on demand, using a video model grounded in real-world physics. This marks the first major step toward a […] The post 1X Unveils Updated World Model appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

Humanoid has announced a strategic technology partnership. Over the next five years, the collaboration will bring hundreds of Humanoid’s robots into Schaeffler’s production facilities, fostering further industrial automation. Beyond deployment, the partnership covers actuator supply, data collection, skill development, and other critical areas. Initial deployments are scheduled to begin with beta-stage robots in 2026-2027. This phase […] The post Humanoid and Schaeffler Enter a Strategic Technology Partnership appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

Matrix Robotics has officially launched its third-generation humanoid robot: MATRIX-3. This iteration represents a systematic reconstruction, from underlying algorithms to top-level applications. MATRIX-3 is a safe, autonomous, and highly generalizable physical intelligence platform capable of performing complex, human-like tasks. Designed to transition from specialised industrial scenarios into the fabric of everyday life, MATRIX-3 marks a […] The post Matrix Robotics Launches Third-Generation Humanoid Robot, MATRIX-3 appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

Pudu Robotics has announced the launch of PUDU T150, a Light-payload Industrial Delivery Robot designed for internal material delivery in manufacturing and warehouse environments. Built for 150 kg payload applications, PUDU T150 emphasises fast deployment, stable operation, and high cost efficiency. The new model is intended to lower the entry barrier to industrial automation for manufacturers and logistics operators, […] The post Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU T150 appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

AGIBOT was ranked No.1 globally in both humanoid robot shipment volume and market share in 2025, according to General-Purpose Embodied Intelligent Robot 2026, the latest report released by Omdia. The report shows that AGIBOT shipped more than 5,100 humanoid robots during the year, capturing 39% of global market share and ranking No.1 worldwide across the […] The post AGIBOT Ranked No. 1 Globally in Humanoid Robot Shipments by Omdia (2025) appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

At CES 2026, which opens on January 6th, 2026, Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics (X-Humanoid) presented its advanced more useful robots, including Embodied Tien Kung 2.0 and Embodied Tien Kung Ultra, reflecting significant progress toward creating robots that are truly capable and skilled at real-world tasks. Through live, fully autonomous demonstrations, X-Humanoid demonstrated the advanced […] The post X-Humanoid Showcases Useful Robotics Solutions at CES 2026 appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

The International Consumer Electronics Show of 2026 becomes a place to reveal the embodied intelligent industry as UniX AI. The offspring of a humanoid robot company makes its official debut on the most influential technology stage. UniX AI regards CES 2026 as a place to reveal its transition from advanced development to large-scale commercialisation. Guests […] The post UniX AI Makes Its Official Debut at CES 2026 appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

Mobileye today announced entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Mentee Robotics Ltd., an AI-first humanoid robotics company with a third-generation, vertically integrated humanoid robot. This transaction would combine Mobileye’s advanced AI technology and global production expertise with Mentee’s breakthrough humanoid platform and deep AI talent, creating a global leader in physical AI across two […] The post Mobileye To Acquire Mentee Robotics appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

AGIBOT has marked its official entry into the U.S. market at CES 2026, showcasing one of the industry’s most comprehensive humanoid robot portfolios, backed by the shipment of 5,000 robots to date. At a time when most of the humanoid robotics industry is still in prototype or pilot phases, AGIBOT’s showcase at CES highlights its […] The post AGIBOT Makes Its U.S. Market Debut at CES 2026 with Its Full Humanoid Robot Portfolio appeared first on Humanoid Robotics Technology.

F.02 Contributed to the Production of 30,000 Cars at BMW

SoftBank Robotics Australia Pty Ltd. (“SoftBank Robotics Australia”) and SoftBank Robotics Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“SoftBank Robotics Singapore”) are thrilled to announce the launch of icetana AI Limited's AI security solution as "ICETANA AI SmartBX Security" in the APAC region, under an agreement recently signed by SoftBank Robotics Group Corp.

1X Technologies, a leader in humanoid robotics, has announced plans to deploy its latest creation, NEO Beta, into select households for pilot testing in 2025. This initiative marks a significant step toward integrating humanoid robots into daily domestic life.

Mercedes-Benz is pioneering the integration of humanoid robots into its manufacturing processes