U.S. lawmakers are introducing legislation to block government use of Chinese-made humanoid robots, reflecting growing concerns over data security and technological competition.
A humanoid robot appeared at the White House during an international AI education summit hosted by First Lady Melania Trump, highlighting growing interest in humanoid systems as future learning tools.
Amazon has acquired startup Fauna Robotics, maker of the small humanoid robot Sprout, as the company broadens its push into robotics beyond warehouses and into homes and delivery.
Google DeepMind is partnering with Munich-based Agile Robots to integrate its Gemini Robotics models with industrial robot hardware, expanding Google’s push into real-world AI deployment.
OpenAI will discontinue its standalone Sora video app months after launch, redirecting resources toward world simulation research aimed at advancing robotics and physical AI.
Unitree Robotics’ planned IPO highlights growing investor confidence in humanoid robots as analysts forecast a multi-trillion-dollar market for physical AI by mid-century.
Elon Musk has unveiled Terafab, a massive semiconductor facility planned near Austin, Texas, designed to produce custom AI chips for Tesla vehicles, Optimus robots, SpaceX satellites, and xAI models.
Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics has filed for a Shanghai IPO seeking more than $600 million, as investors increasingly focus on the emerging humanoid robotics industry.
Amazon has acquired robotics startup RIVR, a developer of stair-climbing quadruped delivery robots, as the company expands its efforts to automate last-mile logistics.
A McDonald’s restaurant in Shanghai is testing humanoid robots for customer-facing roles, offering a glimpse into how service robotics could gradually enter everyday retail environments.
U.S. lawmakers are examining potential security risks posed by Chinese AI and robotics systems entering global markets. A congressional hearing highlighted concerns over infrastructure exposure and technology supply chains.
Gecko Robotics has secured its largest U.S. Navy contract to deploy inspection robots that build digital twins of naval vessels. The systems aim to reduce costly maintenance delays and improve fleet readiness.
Foxconn is expanding its robotics strategy as demand for AI infrastructure surges. The company is working with partners including Skild AI, ABB, and NVIDIA to deploy intelligent robots in electronics assembly.
RoboForce has raised $52 million in a round led by YZi Labs to expand deployment of its TITAN physical AI robots. The company is targeting labor shortages across sectors including solar energy, logistics, mining, and data center construction.
NVIDIA is expanding its robotics platform with new world models, simulation frameworks, and partnerships with leading robot manufacturers. The move aims to accelerate the deployment of AI-powered robots across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and humanoid robotics.