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27 articles about humanoids in AI news
Clone Robotics CEO Critiques Motor Reliance, Touts Fluid-Actuated Humanoids
Clone Robotics CEO Dhanush Radhakrishnan criticizes the industry's reliance on motors and rigid structures, advocating for fluid actuation and Myofiber artificial muscles to achieve more human-like movement.
Unitree Robotics Files for $610M IPO on Shanghai Star Market After 335% Revenue Surge
Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics has filed for a $610M IPO after revenue jumped 335% to 1.71B yuan in 2024. The company shipped over 30,000 quadruped and 5,500 humanoid robots, with humanoids now driving over half its revenue.
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.
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.
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.
BrainCo Revo 3 Dexterous Hand Targets Real-World Robot Deployment Gap
BrainCo announced the Revo 3 dexterous robotic hand, engineered to bridge the gap between lab demos and real-world deployment. It features 21 active degrees of freedom, a 5kg per-finger load capacity, and one-click sim-to-real transfer.
Dimos OS Launches as Open-Source Robot OS with AI Agent MCP Access
Dimos OS is a new open-source operating system for robots that lets developers write Python modules and gives AI agents direct control via MCP. It includes a full navigation stack and supports hardware like Unitree G1 and DJI drones.
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.
Seedance 2.0 Generates Complex 'Mech Battle' Video from Text Prompt
Academic Ethan Mollick highlighted Seedance 2.0's ability to generate a coherent video for the complex prompt 'a mech battle between Neanderthal and Homo Sapiens'. This demonstrates the model's progress in multi-concept scene composition and temporal consistency.
Figure CEO: Data Scarcity is the 'Only Thing' Holding Back General Robots
Figure CEO Brett Adcock asserts that solving general robotics is contingent on acquiring a 'pile of data' for training, highlighting the extreme cost and difficulty of collecting real-world robotic interaction data.
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.
MindOn's Unitree G1 Robot Performs Household Tasks Fully Autonomously
AI startup MindOn released a demo of a Unitree G1 humanoid robot performing household tasks like picking up scattered items fully autonomously. The demo highlights rapid progress in applying large models to real-world robot control.
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.
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.
Aletta Robot Uses AI & Ultrasound to Fully Automate Blood Draws
Aletta is a robotic system that automates the entire blood draw process, using ultrasound to locate veins, position the arm, collect the sample, and apply a bandage. This addresses a critical bottleneck in healthcare by reducing failed sticks and freeing up clinical staff.
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.
Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock Teases 'Hark': A 'Bespoke Natural Language' Interface for AI
Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock previewed 'Hark,' described as a new natural language interface for AI. The brief teaser suggests a move toward more intuitive, conversational control systems, potentially for robotics.
Zalando Scales Up AI-Powered Warehouse Robotics in Major Logistics Push
European fashion giant Zalando is significantly expanding its deployment of AI-driven warehouse robots. This move signals a strategic acceleration in automating logistics to handle fashion's complex inventory and seasonal demand spikes.
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.
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.
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.
The Humanoid Home Assistant: How AI-Powered Robots Are Poised to Transform Daily Life
Humanoid robotics is approaching a major breakthrough, with AI-powered robots expected to become common household fixtures within years. These robots will handle chores while serving as doctors, teachers, and intellectual companions through advanced language models.
Public Panic in Macau as Humanoid Robot Walk Sparks Police Intervention
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being walked in Macau caused public hysteria when a woman screamed in panic, leading to crowd chaos and police seizing the robot to restore order. This incident highlights growing social tensions around humanoid robots in public spaces.