Humanoid Robots Are Being Trained by Gig Workers Filming Life at Home
Gig workers across more than 50 countries are recording household tasks to train humanoid robots, revealing a new data economy behind physical AI.
Robots & Robotics covers the machines, systems, and technologies that enable physical automation and intelligent interaction with the real world. This topic focuses on the design, development, and deployment of robotic platforms across industrial, commercial, and public environments. Coverage includes robotic hardware, sensing and actuation, control systems, autonomy, and human-robot interaction. It also examines how advances in artificial intelligence, software, and materials are expanding the capabilities of robots beyond controlled settings into complex, dynamic environments. From factory floors to healthcare, logistics, and service applications, robotics plays a growing role in productivity, safety, and operational efficiency. As robots become more adaptable and widely deployed, this topic provides context on the technological progress and challenges shaping the future of physical intelligent systems.
Gig workers across more than 50 countries are recording household tasks to train humanoid robots, revealing a new data economy behind physical AI.
Researchers have developed a flexible sensor that allows robots to detect gentle touch with high precision, marking a step toward safer human-machine interaction.
BMW has overhauled its Munich plant with an AI-driven production system and thousands of robots, signaling a shift toward software-defined manufacturing for electric vehicles.
Researchers are developing DNA-based nanorobots capable of delivering drugs and targeting viruses, though the technology remains in early experimental stages.
Unitree Robotics has filed for a Shanghai IPO after becoming the world’s largest humanoid robot seller, signaling a shift from experimentation to early commercialization.
Ubtech reported a 23-fold increase in humanoid robot sales, driven by industrial deployments. The results point to accelerating commercialization of embodied AI in China.
Humanoid robot prices have dropped more than 70% in two years, signaling a shift toward commercialization. The market is now dividing into premium, mid-range, and volume-driven…
European companies are accelerating investment in humanoid robotics as the region seeks to regain technological momentum. Industrial expertise and automotive supply chains are emerging as key…
Saronic has raised $1.75 billion to expand autonomous ship production and shipyard infrastructure. The funding highlights a shift toward software-defined maritime manufacturing at industrial scale.
Toyota Material Handling Europe has launched a coordinated AGV system designed to operate across mixed fleets. The platform reflects a shift toward scalable, software-driven warehouse automation.
Florida Polytechnic University has launched autonomous delivery robots integrated with a campus-wide point-of-sale system. The deployment signals a shift toward fully connected service robotics in everyday…
SAP, Humanoid, and Martur Fompak have completed a live warehouse trial linking enterprise AI agents to a humanoid robot. The test highlights how software-driven decisions can…