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Bear Robotics Acquires Kinisi Robotics, Gains Bristol AI Team

The Redwood City-based service robot maker has purchased Kinisi Robotics, bringing the UK startup's ...

By RoboticsIntl · June 23, 2026
Bear Robotics Acquires Kinisi Robotics, Gains Bristol AI Team
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Chinese Robotics Makers Report Hardware, AI Integration Gains in Q2 2026

Multiple domestic manufacturers demonstrated advances in humanoid dexterity and embodied AI systems ...

By RoboticsIntl · June 23, 2026
Chinese Robotics Makers Report Hardware, AI Integration Gains in Q2 2026
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European Humanoid Makers Target Niche Applications at Vivatech 2026

French robotics firms showcased humanoid platforms designed for vineyard labor and hospitality roles...

By RoboticsIntl · June 21, 2026
European Humanoid Makers Target Niche Applications at Vivatech 2026
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Unitree Robotics Reports Profitability as AI Gap Threatens Market Position

The Chinese robotics manufacturer has turned profitable through aggressive cost reduction, positioni...

By RoboticsIntl · June 21, 2026
Unitree Robotics Reports Profitability as AI Gap Threatens Market Position
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Unitree G1 Humanoid Summits 6,310-Meter Volcano in Ecuador Field Test

A modified Unitree G1 robot designated Pemba reached the summit of Chimborazo volcano, marking the f...

By RoboticsIntl · June 20, 2026
Unitree G1 Humanoid Summits 6,310-Meter Volcano in Ecuador Field Test
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Guozheng Robot Industry Index ETF Launches as China Targets Humanoid Mass Production

A specialized exchange-traded fund tracking China's humanoid robotics supply chain has entered the m...

By RoboticsIntl · June 19, 2026
Guozheng Robot Industry Index ETF Launches as China Targets Humanoid Mass Production
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UBTECH U1 Humanoid Logs 5,000 Pre-Orders in 17 Days After Consumer Launch

UBTECH Robotics reported nearly 5,000 pre-orders for its U1 companion humanoid within 17 days of ope...

By RoboticsIntl · June 19, 2026
UBTECH U1 Humanoid Logs 5,000 Pre-Orders in 17 Days After Consumer Launch
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Unitree Robotics Files for Shanghai IPO on Low-Cost Humanoid Pitch

The Hangzhou-based robotics firm is taking its sub-$20,000 humanoid strategy public, betting that Ch...

By RoboticsIntl · June 19, 2026
Unitree Robotics Files for Shanghai IPO on Low-Cost Humanoid Pitch
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Richtech Robotics DEX Featured in Automate 2026 Humanoid Pavilion at Booth 2088

The Association for Advancing Automation debuts a dedicated humanoid robotics pavilion at Automate 2...

By RoboticsIntl · June 18, 2026
Richtech Robotics DEX Featured in Automate 2026 Humanoid Pavilion at Booth 2088
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Richtech Robotics Opens Public Livestream of ADAM Humanoid Robot

The Las Vegas-based company will allow online viewers to interact with its NVIDIA-powered service ro...

By RoboticsIntl · June 18, 2026
Richtech Robotics Opens Public Livestream of ADAM Humanoid Robot
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NVIDIA Isaac Lab Trains Humanoid Robot Locomotion in Seven Days

A research team used NVIDIA's Isaac Lab simulation platform to teach a humanoid robot to walk in one...

By RoboticsIntl · June 17, 2026
NVIDIA Isaac Lab Trains Humanoid Robot Locomotion in Seven Days
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Honor Lightning Humanoid Runs Half-Marathon in 50:26, Beating Human Record

A humanoid robot from Honor completed a half-marathon seven minutes faster than the human world reco...

By RoboticsIntl · June 17, 2026
Honor Lightning Humanoid Runs Half-Marathon in 50:26, Beating Human Record
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Unitree G1 Humanoid Reaches 6,268 Meters on Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador

Eastworlds Labs, the AI robotics arm of Virgin Group, deployed a modified Unitree G1 humanoid to the...

By RoboticsIntl · June 16, 2026
Unitree G1 Humanoid Reaches 6,268 Meters on Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador
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Korean Humanoid Learns K-Pop Choreography From Video Alone

A South Korean robotics firm demonstrated a humanoid robot that acquires complex dance sequences by ...

By RoboticsIntl · June 16, 2026
Korean Humanoid Learns K-Pop Choreography From Video Alone
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XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng Takes Direct Control of Humanoid Robot Division

He Xiaopeng, founder and chief executive of the $11 billion electric vehicle maker, has assumed lead...

By RoboticsIntl · June 15, 2026
XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng Takes Direct Control of Humanoid Robot Division
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World Humanoid Robot Games 2026 Adds Ping-Pong AI Challenge

The Intelligent Racing Foundation and Beao Group will stage a table tennis competition pitting auton...

By RoboticsIntl · June 15, 2026
World Humanoid Robot Games 2026 Adds Ping-Pong AI Challenge
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Humanoid Robot Pricing Debate Centers on $20,000 Target at Robotics Summit

Industry experts sparred over the feasibility of delivering general-purpose humanoid robots at consu...

By RoboticsIntl · June 12, 2026
Humanoid Robot Pricing Debate Centers on $20,000 Target at Robotics Summit
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Google DeepMind Robotics Partner Caught Using Fake Humanoid in Promo Video

A small AI company recently named to Google DeepMind's European robotics partnership program posted ...

By RoboticsIntl · June 11, 2026
Google DeepMind Robotics Partner Caught Using Fake Humanoid in Promo Video
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Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng Takes Direct Control of Humanoid Robot Division

He Xiaopeng has assumed direct leadership of Xpeng's robotics unit as the Chinese electric vehicle m...

By RoboticsIntl · June 11, 2026
Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng Takes Direct Control of Humanoid Robot Division
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UWORLD Humanoid Companion Robot Logs 3,000 Orders in First Week on JD.com

UBTECH's consumer spinoff brand UWORLD moved more than 3,000 units of its full-size humanoid compani...

By RoboticsIntl · June 11, 2026
UWORLD Humanoid Companion Robot Logs 3,000 Orders in First Week on JD.com
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YY Group Enters Humanoid Robotics With Facility Management Focus

The NASDAQ-listed company plans to deploy humanoid robots in its own commercial real estate holdings...

By RoboticsIntl · June 10, 2026
YY Group Enters Humanoid Robotics With Facility Management Focus
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YY Group Deploys Unitree G1 Humanoids to Build Facility Management Training Data

The Singapore-based integrated facility management firm has purchased an undisclosed number of Unitr...

By RoboticsIntl · June 10, 2026
YY Group Deploys Unitree G1 Humanoids to Build Facility Management Training Data
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NVIDIA and Hyundai Expand Robotics Partnership with Boston Dynamics Atlas Integration

Jensen Huang visited Hyundai's Seoul headquarters Monday to formalize deeper collaboration on roboti...

By RoboticsIntl · June 9, 2026
NVIDIA and Hyundai Expand Robotics Partnership with Boston Dynamics Atlas Integration
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Tesla Optimus Production Cost Hits $55K Per Unit, Legs Alone Cost $21K

Manufacturing cost breakdowns for Tesla's humanoid robot reveal actuator-heavy legs account for 38% ...

By RoboticsIntl · June 8, 2026
Tesla Optimus Production Cost Hits $55K Per Unit, Legs Alone Cost $21K
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Figure AI, Agility, Tesla Build Patent Portfolios as China Floods Humanoid Market

Three American robotics firms are pursuing a long-term intellectual property strategy while Chinese ...

By RoboticsIntl · June 8, 2026
Figure AI, Agility, Tesla Build Patent Portfolios as China Floods Humanoid Market
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Jinki-Ittai Scouts Indian Manufacturing Partners at Coimbatore Trade Show

The Tokyo-based humanoid robotics firm is using INTEC 2026 in Coimbatore as a sourcing venue for con...

By RoboticsIntl · June 5, 2026
Jinki-Ittai Scouts Indian Manufacturing Partners at Coimbatore Trade Show
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Figure AI Lands Commercial Deal with Catalyst Brands for Reno Warehouse

Catalyst Brands will deploy Figure's humanoid robots at its Reno facility handling fulfillment for J...

By RoboticsIntl · June 5, 2026
Figure AI Lands Commercial Deal with Catalyst Brands for Reno Warehouse
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Nvidia Partners with Unitree on Open Humanoid Reference Design Platform

Nvidia announced a partnership with Unitree Robotics at GTC Taipei to create the world's first open ...

By RoboticsIntl · June 5, 2026
Nvidia Partners with Unitree on Open Humanoid Reference Design Platform
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WisdomTree Launches WDRN ETF Targeting Physical AI and Humanoid Robotics Sector

WisdomTree Inc. debuted its Physical AI, Humanoids, and Drones Fund on May 14, marking one of the fi...

By RoboticsIntl · June 5, 2026
WisdomTree Launches WDRN ETF Targeting Physical AI and Humanoid Robotics Sector
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NVIDIA Taps Unitree G1 as Reference Design for Project GR00T Humanoid Initiative

Spencer Huang, NVIDIA's robotics lead, confirmed the company selected Unitree's six-foot G1 humanoid...

By RoboticsIntl · June 4, 2026
NVIDIA Taps Unitree G1 as Reference Design for Project GR00T Humanoid Initiative
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Mouser Electronics Launches Humanoid Robot Design Series with TI, Analog Devices

The Texas-based distributor's new Empowering Innovation Together program tackles actuator selection,...

By RoboticsIntl · June 3, 2026
Mouser Electronics Launches Humanoid Robot Design Series with TI, Analog Devices
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Unitree Robotics clears Shanghai IPO as China preps 30+ listings

Unitree Robotics has received approval to list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, becoming the first in...

By RoboticsIntl · June 3, 2026
Unitree Robotics clears Shanghai IPO as China preps 30+ listings
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Qualcomm pitches $300 laptop chip and humanoid SoC in single week

The San Diego chipmaker unveiled a Snapdragon platform targeting budget Windows devices alongside a ...

By RoboticsIntl · June 2, 2026
Qualcomm pitches $300 laptop chip and humanoid SoC in single week
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NVIDIA Open-Sources Physical AI Toolset for Robotics Agents

NVIDIA released a collection of open source tools and pre-built skills designed to convert robotics ...

By RoboticsIntl · June 2, 2026
NVIDIA Open-Sources Physical AI Toolset for Robotics Agents
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Nvidia selects Unitree G1 for first open humanoid platform

The Santa Clara chipmaker chose a $16,000 Chinese-built humanoid as the reference hardware for its n...

By RoboticsIntl · June 2, 2026
Nvidia selects Unitree G1 for first open humanoid platform
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Unitree H2 Plus Pairs Jetson Thor With GR00T for $25K Research Bot

Unitree Robotics ships a complete humanoid research platform combining its H2 chassis, Sharpa dexter...

By RoboticsIntl · June 2, 2026
Unitree H2 Plus Pairs Jetson Thor With GR00T for $25K Research Bot
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Defiance ETF Launches First Pure-Play Humanoid Robotics Fund

Defiance ETFs has introduced ROBO, the first exchange-traded fund dedicated exclusively to humanoid ...

By RoboticsIntl · June 1, 2026
Defiance ETF Launches First Pure-Play Humanoid Robotics Fund
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Humanoid Developers Shift Focus From Proof-of-Concept to Scale

Humanoid robotics developers gathering in Sunnyvale this month discussed production capacity and sup...

By RoboticsIntl · June 1, 2026
Humanoid Developers Shift Focus From Proof-of-Concept to Scale
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AI Robotics Demos AlphaBot at BEYOND Expo Booth D06

AI Robotics deployed its AlphaBot humanoid at BEYOND Expo 2026 to run an unassisted coffee service a...

By RoboticsIntl · May 29, 2026
AI Robotics Demos AlphaBot at BEYOND Expo Booth D06
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Boston Dynamics Atlas demonstrates soccer skills in World Cup demo

Boston Dynamics released footage showing its Atlas humanoid executing soccer maneuvers including bal...

By RoboticsIntl · May 29, 2026
Boston Dynamics Atlas demonstrates soccer skills in World Cup demo
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Humanoids Summit Tokyo Opens With Needle-Threading Demo

Japanese robotics developers demonstrated needle-threading precision at the Humanoids Summit Tokyo, ...

By RoboticsIntl · May 29, 2026
Humanoids Summit Tokyo Opens With Needle-Threading Demo
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China Issues Digital IDs to 28,000 Humanoid Robots

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has registered 28,000 humanoid robots in a n...

By RoboticsIntl · May 29, 2026
China Issues Digital IDs to 28,000 Humanoid Robots
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Japanese Humanoid Makers Demo Needle Threading at Tokyo Summit

Japanese robotics firms demonstrated humanoid robots threading needles at the Humanoids Summit Tokyo...

By RoboticsIntl · May 29, 2026
Japanese Humanoid Makers Demo Needle Threading at Tokyo Summit
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Unitree files for IPO as humanoid profits evaporate

Unitree Robotics has filed for an IPO in China despite financials showing eroding profits as product...

By RoboticsIntl · May 28, 2026
Unitree files for IPO as humanoid profits evaporate
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Taiwan robotics suppliers report Q1 gains on AI automation surge

Taiwan's robotics component suppliers reported strong Q1 2026 earnings as manufacturers accelerated ...

By RoboticsIntl · May 28, 2026
Taiwan robotics suppliers report Q1 gains on AI automation surge
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Hugging Face Releases $2,500 Open-Source Bipedal Robot Design

Hugging Face published complete design files for a bipedal robot lower body built from $2,500 in off...

By RoboticsIntl · May 27, 2026
Hugging Face Releases $2,500 Open-Source Bipedal Robot Design
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Home Humanoid Robot Market to Hit $8.6B by 2031 at 31% CAGR

The home humanoid robot market will reach $8.56 billion by 2031, up from $1.29 billion in 2024, acco...

By RoboticsIntl · May 26, 2026
Home Humanoid Robot Market to Hit $8.6B by 2031 at 31% CAGR
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Air NZ Sets Case-by-Case Policy for Humanoid Robot Passengers

Air New Zealand will assess humanoid robots for passenger flights individually rather than ban them ...

By RoboticsIntl · May 26, 2026
Air NZ Sets Case-by-Case Policy for Humanoid Robot Passengers
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Beijing Launches Digital ID Platform for Humanoid Robots

Beijing municipal authorities have deployed China's first lifecycle management platform for humanoid...

By RoboticsIntl · May 26, 2026
Beijing Launches Digital ID Platform for Humanoid Robots
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Gatsby Deploys Humanoid for First US Home Cleaning at $150

Gatsby charged a customer $150 for what it claims is the first residential cleaning by a humanoid ro...

By RoboticsIntl · May 26, 2026
Gatsby Deploys Humanoid for First US Home Cleaning at $150
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China Unveils OpenHarmony-Based Robot OS for Humanoids

Chinese developers released a robot operating system built on OpenHarmony, positioning it as the cou...

By RoboticsIntl · May 26, 2026
China Unveils OpenHarmony-Based Robot OS for Humanoids
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Figure AI Robots Run 24-Hour Warehouse Test Autonomously

Figure AI ran three humanoid robots for more than 24 consecutive hours sorting packages in a warehou...

By RoboticsIntl · May 25, 2026
Figure AI Robots Run 24-Hour Warehouse Test Autonomously
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NASA Robotics Veteran: US Humanoids Prioritize Performance Over Adaptability

A former chief of NASA's robotics division says American humanoid developers prioritize speed and ag...

By RoboticsIntl · May 24, 2026
NASA Robotics Veteran: US Humanoids Prioritize Performance Over Adaptability
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Orbit Robotics Unveils Four-Armed Helios for Microgravity

Orbit Robotics has built Helios, a four-armed robot with no legs, optimized for microgravity environ...

By RoboticsIntl · May 24, 2026
Orbit Robotics Unveils Four-Armed Helios for Microgravity
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China Deploys 100 Humanoid Robots to Employee Homes

An unnamed Chinese robotics manufacturer has placed 100 humanoid robots in employee homes this month...

By RoboticsIntl · May 23, 2026
China Deploys 100 Humanoid Robots to Employee Homes
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Khgears to Enter Humanoid Market, Eyes Japan Alliance

Taiwan precision component maker Khgears International plans to manufacture humanoid robot parts sta...

By RoboticsIntl · May 23, 2026
Khgears to Enter Humanoid Market, Eyes Japan Alliance
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Robot.com Launches R-ads Autonomous Robot Ad Network

Robot.com will deploy its autonomous fleet as mobile billboards through R-ads, a new platform that p...

By RoboticsIntl · May 21, 2026
Robot.com Launches R-ads Autonomous Robot Ad Network
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Boston Dynamics Atlas faces rare-earth supply risk before IPO

Boston Dynamics advances toward public markets and factory deployment of Atlas as Hyundai accelerate...

By RoboticsIntl · May 21, 2026
Boston Dynamics Atlas faces rare-earth supply risk before IPO
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World's Largest Humanoid Robot Maker Says Industry Tipping Point Is Imminent

The world's largest humanoid robot manufacturer projects the industry will reach commercial viabilit...

By RoboticsIntl · May 20, 2026
World's Largest Humanoid Robot Maker Says Industry Tipping Point Is Imminent
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Boston Dynamics Reveals Atlas Training Process: Virtual Simulation Meets Real-World Testing

Boston Dynamics disclosed technical details of its training pipeline for Atlas, the electric humanoi...

By RoboticsIntl · May 20, 2026
Boston Dynamics Reveals Atlas Training Process: Virtual Simulation Meets Real-World Testing
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Humanoid Robot Market Splits Along US Innovation, China Scale Lines Through 2030

A market analysis covering nine humanoid robotics companies through 2030 reveals American firms purs...

By RoboticsIntl · May 20, 2026
Humanoid Robot Market Splits Along US Innovation, China Scale Lines Through 2030
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Taiwan awards $3.2M to Solomon for humanoid robot vision-language system

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs awarded Solomon NT$100 million ($3.16 million) on May 18 to de...

By RoboticsIntl · May 20, 2026
Taiwan awards $3.2M to Solomon for humanoid robot vision-language system
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Physical AI Market to Surge Tenfold to $15.24B by 2032, Fueled by Defense and Healthcare Robotics

Physical AI systems—robots that perceive and navigate real-world environments—will grow from $1.50 b...

By RoboticsIntl · May 19, 2026
Physical AI Market to Surge Tenfold to $15.24B by 2032, Fueled by Defense and Healthcare Robotics
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Regional Airline Bans Humanoid Robots From Flights Following Passenger Disruption

An unnamed regional carrier barred humanoid robots from passenger cabins after travelers crowded aro...

By RoboticsIntl · May 18, 2026
Regional Airline Bans Humanoid Robots From Flights Following Passenger Disruption
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Open-Source Asimov Robot Aims to Democratize Humanoid Development

A volunteer-led project has published design files for a full-scale humanoid robot intended for rese...

By RoboticsIntl · May 18, 2026
Open-Source Asimov Robot Aims to Democratize Humanoid Development
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Southwest Airlines Bans Humanoid Robots From Flights After Passenger Books Seat for 'Stewie'

Southwest Airlines banned humanoid robots from occupying passenger seats two days after Dallas entre...

By RoboticsIntl · May 17, 2026
Southwest Airlines Bans Humanoid Robots From Flights After Passenger Books Seat for 'Stewie'
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Figure AI's Humanoid Robots Sort 88,000 Packages in 72-Hour Livestream Marathon

Figure AI streamed 72 consecutive hours of its humanoid robots sorting packages in a warehouse envir...

By RoboticsIntl · May 17, 2026
Figure AI's Humanoid Robots Sort 88,000 Packages in 72-Hour Livestream Marathon
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China Elevates Humanoid Robotics to National Priority as US Competition Intensifies

Beijing has designated humanoid robotics a strategic national priority, directing industrial policy ...

By RoboticsIntl · May 16, 2026
China Elevates Humanoid Robotics to National Priority as US Competition Intensifies
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Figure AI's Humanoid Sorting Demo Draws Millions of Viewers, Exposes Warehouse Automation Gap

Figure AI's unedited livestream of its humanoid robot sorting warehouse packages attracted millions ...

By RoboticsIntl · May 16, 2026
Figure AI's Humanoid Sorting Demo Draws Millions of Viewers, Exposes Warehouse Automation Gap
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Unitree Robotics Unveils Piloted Mecha Ahead of $7B IPO

Unitree Robotics revealed the GD01, a 2.8-meter piloted mecha that transforms between bipedal and qu...

By RoboticsIntl · May 15, 2026
Unitree Robotics Unveils Piloted Mecha Ahead of $7B IPO
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Figure Scales to 55 Humanoid Robots Per Week as Production Race Intensifies

Figure's Sunnyvale facility now produces 55 humanoid robots weekly, a manufacturing milestone that p...

By RoboticsIntl · May 14, 2026
Figure Scales to 55 Humanoid Robots Per Week as Production Race Intensifies
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U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ban Chinese Ground Robots from Government Use

Bipartisan legislation introduced in March by Senators Tom Cotton and Chuck Schumer would bar federa...

By RoboticsIntl · May 14, 2026
U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ban Chinese Ground Robots from Government Use