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30 articles about humanoid in AI news
Genesis AI Reveals GENE-26.5: Humanoid Robot Cooks Stir-Fry, Solves Rubik's Cube
Genesis AI released GENE-26.5, a foundation model enabling a humanoid robot to autonomously cook stir-fry, solve Rubik's cubes, and organize cables. The approach uses human data pretraining and simulation closed-loop evaluation.
Kinetix AI Teases KAI Humanoid Robot with 36 DOF, 18,000 Sensors
Kinetix AI has teased KAI, a humanoid robot with 36 degrees of freedom, hybrid dexterous hands, and 18,000 sensors, positioning it as the most human-like robotic system to date.
NVIDIA Open-Sources Motion Diffusion Model for Humanoid Robots
NVIDIA open-sourced Kimono, a motion diffusion model for humanoid robots, trained on 700 hours of motion capture data. It generates 3D human and robot motions from text prompts, supports keyframe and end-effector control, and runs on Unitree G1.
ROBOTIS Unveils AI Sapiens: 34 kg Humanoid with Dynamic Balance
ROBOTIS has introduced the AI Sapiens humanoid robot. The 34 kg platform is engineered to maintain balance during dynamic shifts and quick leg movements.
Figure AI's Humanoid Robots Deployed at BMW, Signaling Industry Acceleration
Figure AI has deployed its Figure 01 humanoid robots in a BMW manufacturing plant, moving beyond pilot programs into active production work. This signals a critical acceleration phase for the humanoid robotics industry.
TienKung Ultra Robot Wins Design Award at Beijing Humanoid Half-Marathon
The TienKung Ultra humanoid robot won the 'Best Design' award at the Beijing Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon, recognized for its natural running motion. It completed the full 21.1 km course in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Unitree H1 Humanoid Robot Shifts from Jog to Run in Seconds
A new video shows Unitree's H1 humanoid robot accelerating from a jogging pace to a running gait in seconds, showcasing improved dynamic locomotion control.
Beijing Humanoid Robot Half Marathon Tests 40% Autonomous Teams
A night-time half-marathon test for humanoid robots in Beijing revealed approximately 40% of participating teams were running fully autonomous systems, a key benchmark for real-world robotic mobility.
Beijing Humanoid Robots Tested in Half-Marathon for Stability, Endurance
Humanoid robots in Beijing underwent a half-marathon test run, demonstrating sustained running speeds that challenge their dynamic stability and energy efficiency. This is a significant endurance test for real-world deployment.
India's Human Motion Farms Train Humanoid Robots with First-Person Hand Data
Labs in India are capturing detailed human motion data—focusing on grip, force, and error recovery—to train AI models for humanoid robots. This addresses the critical bottleneck of acquiring physical intelligence data for robotics.
Unitree H1 Humanoid Hits 10 m/s, Nearing Elite Human Sprint Speed
Unitree's H1 humanoid robot has reportedly reached a running speed of 10 meters per second. This performance brings it close to the peak speed of elite sprinters like Usain Bolt.
EngineAI Raises $200M Series B, Valuation Hits $1.4B for Humanoid Robots
Chinese robotics startup EngineAI raised $200 million in a Series B round, achieving a valuation exceeding $1.4 billion. The capital will accelerate the deployment of its humanoid robots across multiple industries.
Neo 1X Humanoid Robot Shown at Abundance Summit, Weighs Under 70 lbs
Neo 1X, a sub-70-pound humanoid robot designed for homes, was shown moving and interacting with people at the Abundance Summit. This demo highlights a growing industry focus on creating robots for safe cohabitation with families.
Humanoid Robot Deployed for Traffic Control in Shenzhen, China
A humanoid robot equipped with cameras and AI has been deployed to direct traffic at a busy intersection in Shenzhen, China. This represents a real-world test of embodied AI for public infrastructure management.
26 Humanoid Robot Brands to Field 300+ Units in Beijing's E-Town Half Marathon on April 19
On April 19, Beijing's E-Town will host a half marathon where 300+ humanoid robots from 26 brands will run 21km. This is the largest public endurance and locomotion stress test for commercial humanoid platforms.
EngineAI PM01 Humanoid Falls During Filming, Demonstrates Manual Push-Recovery Mode
During a CGTN news crew filming, the EngineAI PM01 humanoid robot was lightly kicked before its push-recovery mode was active, causing it to fall. Operators manually activated the system, after which the robot recovered smoothly.
China's First Fully Automated Humanoid Robot Factory Goes Live in Foshan, Targets 10,000+ Units Annually
China's first fully automated humanoid robot production line has launched in Foshan, capable of building one complete robot every ~30 minutes. The facility aims for over 10,000 units per year, with five more sites planned.
Kyoto University Unveils 'Buddharoid' Humanoid Robot Monk, Trained on 1,000+ Years of Buddhist Scripture
Kyoto University has developed a humanoid robot monk, 'Buddharoid,' to address Japan's severe monk shortage. The robot is trained on a vast corpus of over 1,000 years of Buddhist texts to offer guidance and perform rituals.
Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot Spotted Navigating NYC Streets, Interacting with Public
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot was filmed autonomously navigating sidewalks and interacting with children in New York City, showcasing significant progress in real-world mobility and human-robot interaction.
Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics and Its 3.5-Foot 'Sprout' Humanoid for Real-World Tasks
Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a startup developing the 3.5-foot 'Sprout' humanoid robot designed for real-world manipulation tasks. The move signals Amazon's deepening investment in embodied AI and automation beyond its existing wheeled and arm-based systems.
Humanoid Robot Appears Beside First Lady at Official Reception, Signaling Diplomatic Integration
A humanoid robot was photographed standing alongside the First Lady at an official state reception, a symbolic moment marking the entry of advanced robotics into formal diplomatic and social protocol.
Unitree Robotics Files for $607.8M Shanghai IPO, A Bellwether for China's Humanoid Robot Industry
Chinese humanoid robotics firm Unitree Robotics has filed for an IPO on Shanghai's Star Market, seeking to raise 4.2B yuan ($607.8M). The listing is seen as a critical test of investor appetite for embodied AI companies.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Predicts Humanoid Robots in Daily Life Within 3-5 Years
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang forecasts humanoid robots performing tasks like cooking and nursing will become commonplace in 3-5 years, citing advancements in microelectronics and supply chains.
Beijing Humanoid Robots Train for Half-Marathon in Midnight Test Runs
Humanoid robots are reportedly training for a half-marathon in Beijing, conducting late-night test runs. The event, scheduled for one month from the report, represents a significant public endurance test for bipedal robotics.
OpenClaw Enables Natural Language Control for Drones and Humanoid Robots via Open-Source Framework
OpenClaw, an open-source framework, now allows developers to control drones and humanoid robots using natural language commands. The system integrates with physical sensors like cameras and lidar to build multi-agent systems.
Tsinghua & Peking University Researchers Train Humanoid Robot to Play Tennis Using Scattered, Imperfect Human Motion Clips
A team from Tsinghua, Peking University, and other labs taught a humanoid robot to play tennis using short, imperfect human swing clips instead of perfect match data. The system uses a physics simulator to correct errors, lowering the barrier for teaching robots complex physical tasks.
AI Learns Physical Assistance: Breakthrough in Humanoid Robot Caregiving
Researchers have developed AssistMimic, the first AI system capable of learning physically assistive behaviors through multi-agent reinforcement learning. The approach enables virtual humanoids to provide meaningful physical support by adapting to a partner's movements in real-time.
Musk Predicts Humanoid Robots Will Democratize Elite Medical Care Worldwide
Elon Musk claims humanoid robots with advanced dexterity will soon deliver medical care superior to today's best hospitals to every person on Earth, outperforming current human surgical standards.
Robot Duo Takes Shanghai: Humanoid and Robodog Cross Street Together
A humanoid robot was filmed walking a robotic dog across a street in Shanghai, showcasing a striking scene of multi-agent robotic collaboration in a real-world urban environment.
Fully Autonomous Humanoid Robots: The Next Leap Beyond Teleoperation
A breakthrough in robotics demonstrates fully autonomous humanoid capabilities without teleoperation, signaling rapid progress toward household robots by 2027.