NASA Prepares Humanoid Robots for Future Moon and Mars Missions
NASA’s Dexterous Robotics Team is testing humanoids, robotic arms and control software to support future Moon and Mars missions, with iMETRO trials focused on practical tasks.
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19 Unitree Humanoid Robots Dance with 120 Performers at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Unitree says 19 humanoid robots performed alongside 120 dancers at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 opening ceremony. The company’s video showcases coordinated movement in a live production…
Vesoma Unveils European Humanoid Project Led by Synapticon and Easybrain Co-Founders
Vesoma says it built walking humanoid prototypes within six months and has grown to more than 60 people in Munich and Limassol. The startup is developing…
IFR: Only 7,000 Humanoid Robots Sold Globally in 2025, Most to Labs and AI Training Programs
The International Federation of Robotics has published its first-ever humanoid robot count, placing global 2025 sales at approximately 7,000 units for industrial and professional service use,…
2026 World Manufacturing Convention Showcases Hexapod Inspection Robots and Industrial AI Drones
The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei opened with guests from more than 50 countries, featuring hexapod inspection robots that climb vertical walls and ceilings using…
Toyota Puts Factories First in $6.4B Robotics Push
Toyota’s robotics push pairs factory-first deployment with a potential $6.4 billion annual automation program covering both humanoid and conventional machines.
Universal Robots Launches Gen 7 Platform at IMTS as Physical AI Deployment Layer
Universal Robots has launched Gen 7 at IMTS, a unified seventh-generation platform featuring the CB7 controller with 40% more compute in a 30% smaller footprint, a…
Boston Dynamics IPO Unlikely in 2027 as Atlas Deployment Scale and Profitability Fall Short
A senior Hyundai Motor Group executive with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters that a Boston Dynamics IPO in 2027 is unlikely, as the company…
UBTECH Opens 10,000-Unit Humanoid Robot Factory in Liuzhou, Producing One Robot Every 10 Minutes
UBTECH has launched its new 14,000 square-meter factory in Liuzhou, Guangxi, designed to produce more than 10,000 humanoid robots annually at a rate of one robot…
Japanese Startup MW Bets on Iron Man-Inspired Built-In Robotic Arms Over Humanoids
Tokyo-based startup MW is embedding ceiling-mounted robotic arms into homes as an alternative to humanoids, targeting its first robot-equipped home sale by 2028, 10,000 units annually…
First Hydrogen Acquires Stake in RoboticsCo and Launches First Humanoid Subsidiary
First Hydrogen Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 60% stake in RoboticsCo, which holds 26 issued patents covering advanced actuation, gearbox, and motor…
Vecna Robotics Raises $31 Million as Demand for U.S.-Built Warehouse AMRs Doubles
Vecna Robotics has raised $31 million led by Unless to scale its U.S.-manufactured autonomous mobile robot fleet, as demand for its CaseFlow case-picking system more than…