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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videoFigure unveils Figure 02, its advanced humanoid robot designed for real-world tasks
Figure, a robotics startup, has introduced a new humanoid robot capable of performing real-world tasks such as lifting and carrying…
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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.