Robots
Discover robot breakthroughs and follow the human story behind a technology reshaping everyday life.
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Humanoid robots are not in our homes because robot bodies still lag far behind AI
Humanoid robots remain rare outside labs and pilot factory trials because their bodies are not yet ready for the messy,…
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videoJapanese capsule H2L lets you control a humanoid robot with simple muscle twitches
A Tokyo-based start-up called H2L has unveiled a “Capsule Interface” that turns the operator’s own body into a remote controller…
videoReachy 2: first open-source humanoid robot for object handling and human interaction
Hugging Face launches Reachy 2, the first commercially available open-source humanoid robot Hugging Face has introduced Reachy 2, a $70,000…
Touchscreen kiosks at McDonald’s did not kill jobs, they shifted work and nudged larger orders
Self service kiosks at McDonald’s were expected to replace cashiers. In practice, they changed where people work inside the restaurant.…
videoBreakthrough in robotics: artificial muscles developed for robots
Artificial muscles enable robotic leg to walk and jump autonomously Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have developed artificial muscles…
videoRobots equipped with AI can now independently perform repairs on other robots
Researchers from Stanford and DeepMind have developed the Aloha Unleashed project, where AI-powered robots are capable of autonomously performing complex…
videoBeyond the factory floor: the rise of humanoid robots and the future of work
This excerpt explores the exciting emergence of general-purpose humanoid robots like Apollo, which are designed to work alongside humans in…
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videoMeta AI creates tools to enable robots to touch and feel like humans
Meta’s FAIR team has developed advanced tools to give robots a human-like sense of touch and movement. The new tools…
videoPhysical Intelligence unveils AI-powered generalist robot for complex household tasks
Physical Intelligence introduces the Pi-zero, a generalist AI model enabling robots to autonomously handle a wide range of household chores,…
videoAtlas robot picks car parts on its own in a demo factory
Atlas robot shows autonomous parts picking in a demo factory, moving engine covers between bins; what it means for humanoid robots in real work.
Elon Musk predicts 10 billion humanoid robots by 2040
Humanoid robots by 2040 remain a bold vision; we explain Elon Musk's 10 billion robots forecast, current humanoid robots, and realistic market growth.
videoEngineAI SE01 Humanoid Robot: A New Industrial Worker
China's EngineAI SE01 humanoid robot is a new general-purpose robot. It uses neural networks to learn complex tasks like running, flipping, and industrial assembly.
videoEngineAI SE01 humanoid robot walks naturally and targets real factory work
EngineAI SE01 humanoid robot shows a natural walking gait and practical specs, with CES 2025 demos and a quick-swap battery for factory tasks.