Denmark’s Biggest Retailer Trains Humanoid Robots for Night Shifts
Salling Group and HIVE are training humanoid robots to restock Føtex shelves at night, targeting selected autonomous tasks in early 2027.
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120ft Raises €576,000 for Humanoid-Run Microfactories
Swedish startup 120ft raises €576,000 to develop container-based robotic factories where brands pay per finished product instead of buying robots.
China Tests Dune-Like Robot That Collects Iron From Desert Sand
A Tarim University crawler separates iron-bearing particles from Taklamakan sand, offering an early test of mobile mineral collection rather than commercial mining.
Dynamic Creatures Unveils Hugo, a Furry Robot for Theme Parks
Dynamic Creatures introduces Hugo, a 43-actuator character robot for theme parks, with expressive AI and close-interaction safety systems in development.
China’s Robotic Hands Become a Key Link in the Humanoid Race
China’s robotic-hand suppliers are gaining importance in the humanoid race, as shipment growth meets the harder test of reliable manipulation.
Boston Dynamics Targets One-Hour Atlas Builds in Factory Video
Boston Dynamics shows how machining, assembly and repair support Atlas development, with a goal of cutting robot build time from a day to an hour.
How Alex Zhou Built Linkerbot Around Human-Like Robot Hands
Alex Zhou’s Linkerbot pairs dexterous robotic hands with skills software, targeting the manipulation challenge behind useful humanoid robots.
All3’s Mantis Construction Robot Climbs Stairs and Drives Screws
All3’s redesigned Mantis robot combines autonomous stair climbing and screw fastening, with its first live construction deployment planned for early 2027.
NEURA Robotics Launches Neuron AI With Touch, Sound and Memory
NEURA’s Neuron AI combines vision, touch, sound and memory across its robot family, with a 4NE1 laundry demonstration planned for GTC Berlin.
Cologne Police Seize Robot After Alleged Sexual Harassment of Teen
Cologne police seized a humanoid robot and two phones after an alleged incident involving a teenage girl, with the control method under investigation.
Amazon Launches Physical AI Toolchain With NVIDIA Robotics Tools
Amazon’s Physical AI Toolchain combines AWS infrastructure and NVIDIA robotics tools to support training, simulation and real-world deployment.
Why Sending Robots to Mars Is Easier Than Sending Humans
Robots can explore Mars without a crew’s life support or return flight, while NASA advances autonomous navigation and coordinated robot teams.