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Humanoid robot with embodied intelligence to run convenience store 24/7 in Hong Kong

Robot.com CEO Wants to Automate the Work That Makes People Quit

Can Humanoid Robots Run Stairs Without Tripping? Do They Need Shoes?

Robotic Hands Fold Balloon Dogs With Surprising Contact Skills

Nvidia CEO says company is working with LG on humanoid robots and data centers

We hung out with around 100 robots – and here are the bizarre highlights

AGIBOT holds World Challenge 2026 to see how AI models perform on real tasks

AGIBOT said the industry is moving beyond simulation scores toward closed-loop testing on real robots with real tasks. The post AGIBOT holds World Challenge 2026 to see how AI models perform on real tasks appeared first on The Robot Report .

Hong Kong to open first convenience store operated by humanoid robot in AI push

Chinese humanoid robots dominate the market, but most are still performative rather than functional

Robots can enhance manufacturing workers rather than replace them

With the right AI, teleoperation, and safeguards, robotics can augment manufacturing opportunities, says one to ONE Holdings' president. The post Robots can enhance manufacturing workers rather than replace them appeared first on The Robot Report .

China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

Chinese-made humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic, and even make coffee as the companies developing them seek ways to expand and dominate the market.

I just watched a robot kick a child and I'm over it — let's keep robots away from people until they're 100% safe

RoboStore CEO Teddy Haggerty discusses Unitree humanoid robots

Why deterministic real-time systems are more critical than ever in robotics

Winston Leung discusses the role of QNX role in robotics and AI, focusing on safety, innovation, and industry trends. The post Why deterministic real-time systems are more critical than ever in robotics appeared first on The Robot Report .

GENISOM AI debuts deployable robotics platforms at ICRA 2026

Video Friday: Watch This Running Robot Not Fall Down Stairs

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. RSS 2026 : 13–17 July 2026, SYDNEY Summer School on Multi-Robot Systems : 29 July–4 August 2026, PRAGUE Actuate 2026 : 18–19 August 2026, SAN FRANCISCO Enjoy today’s videos! It’s been a while since a humanoid robot video actually impressed me, but the …

Amazon unveils latest warehouse robot as tech giants continue AI layoffs

Watch: Humanoid robot dance crew capture spotlight on America’s Got Talent show

Mitsubishi Electric opens Serendie Street Boston digital transformation hub

Robot Talk Episode 159 – Robot sensing and manipulation, with Maria Koskinopoulou

Claire chatted to Maria Koskinopoulou from Heriot-Watt University about autonomous robotic manipulators for surgery, industry, and beyond. Maria Koskinopoulou is an Assistant Professor in Robotics and Computer Vision at Heriot-Watt University. She co-leads the ARM²Lab – Autonomous Robotic Manipulation & Multi-Agent Systems Lab at Heriot-Watt and the National Robotarium, alongside Ignacio Carlucho. Her research interests […]

Viral: Humanoid robot kicks child in stomach during public demonstration in China

JP Morgan upgrades Tesla to 'neutral', sees robotics driving long-term growth

Robot set to combat ragwort on Dorset farmland

10 Ways Humanoid Robots Are About To Change Everyday Life

Nvidia CEO says robotics is South Korea's next big sector, points to 'some surprises'

The skeptic’s guide to humanoid robots going viral on the Internet

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Can surgical robots fly? SS Innovations discusses challenges, solutions

The robotics developer is focusing on providing emergency care in active war zones and beyond. The post Can surgical robots fly? SS Innovations discusses challenges, solutions appeared first on The Robot Report .

Proteus gets natural-language ability as Amazon expands European robot deployments

Amazon says Proteus needs no special commands as it plans to deploy the mobile robot, as well as STARK and Vulcan, across Europe. The post Proteus gets natural-language ability as Amazon expands European robot deployments appeared first on The Robot Report .

Generalist raises $400M to scale its general-purpose AI models

Generalist claims its system improves average success rates to 99% on tasks where previous models achieved 64%. The post Generalist raises $400M to scale its general-purpose AI models appeared first on The Robot Report .

Amazon’s Proteus warehouse robot now plans tasks directly from worker text prompts

Generalist AI raises $400M at $2B valuation to build general intelligence for robotics

Amazon Now Has a Warehouse Robot That Understands Human Language

New app lets anyone operate a robot from their phone

Someone with no computing experience may soon be able to remotely control a robot from anywhere on the planet using a smartphone, thanks to new technology developed by Georgia Tech. The new technology is also set to revolutionize the scale of policy training data collection, which is essential to advancing robotic capabilities and meeting growing production demand.

China's new humanoid robot sprints while carrying firefighting gear

Amazon's New Proteus Warehouse Robot Is Fully Autonomous

US public cheers dancing Unitree robots while Congress looks to ban them

1X Launches Humanoid Robot World Model Lab: ‘You Can’t Fine-Tune Your Way To AGI’

Voyager Technologies acquires Astrobotic to advance lunar initiatives

Voyager intends to accelerate investment to scale Astrobotic’s programs, including lunar and reusable rocket programs. The post Voyager Technologies acquires Astrobotic to advance lunar initiatives appeared first on The Robot Report .

China is training a robot future — one folded shirt at a time

This Startup Will Clean Your Apartment for Free, If AI Can Watch

New humanoid robot brings human-like dexterity for industrial roles

Sheffield hospital patient gives robot surgery the 'thumbs up'

Is Silicon Valley ready to put robots in people’s homes? Hello Robot is.

Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city's approach to World Cup security

My year with the robots: how Joanna Stern let AI into her home, work – and heart

Autonomous defense manufacturer Mach Industries raises $300M

Mach Industries will use the funding to accelerate executing government contracts, acquire talent, develop products, and expand its network. The post Autonomous defense manufacturer Mach Industries raises $300M appeared first on The Robot Report .

Finding the best ways for humans and robots to work together requires 'swarm' thinking

If the future of warehouse work belongs to humans and robots working side by side, a key question remains: What is the most effective way for them to collaborate?

Consistency, not complexity, is the key to teaching robots dexterity, new research suggests

Teaching robots to manipulate objects with humanlike dexterity has long been one of robotics' toughest challenges. Tasks such as rotating an object in-hand or coordinating two robot arms to maneuver a bulky item require constant changes in contact, grip, and motion, skills that are difficult both to program and to demonstrate through human teleoperation.

The Humanoid Robot of the Future Is a 6-Foot-Tall Beefcake With a Chinese Body and an American Brain