A humanoid robot is a robot designed with a body structure that resembles the human form, including a head, torso, arms, and legs. These robots are built to operate in environments designed for humans, such as homes, offices, and public spaces. Humanoid robots are used in research, customer service, healthcare, and entertainment. Their human-like appearance helps improve interaction and communication with people. Designing humanoid robots also presents challenges related to balance, movement, and perception.
Alibaba has unveiled RynnBrain, an artificial intelligence model designed to help robots understand and interact with the physical world, marking the company’s latest move into physical AI and embodied robotics.
China has launched the world’s first humanoid robot free combat league in Shenzhen, turning martial arts-style competition into a real-world testing ground for embodied AI and robotics.
Chinese robotics company AGIBOT staged an unprecedented live gala where humanoid robots performed comedy, magic, music, and dance, signaling a new phase in human-robot cultural interaction.