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Researchers at Keio University and MIT Media Lab have developed a soft floating robot that uses helium buoyancy and flapping fins to hover silently indoors, establishing the first systematic design framework for soft floating robots as residential companions.
Researchers have developed a flexible sensor that allows robots to detect gentle touch with high precision, marking a step toward safer human-machine interaction.
LimX Dynamics has introduced its new humanoid robot Luna at a consumer-facing event, signaling a shift from industrial robotics toward public interaction and lifestyle applications.
MegazoneCloud and Japan’s AVITA are partnering to integrate AI avatars with autonomous robots, aiming to bring conversational physical AI systems into real-world industries.
MIT researchers have developed an ultrasound wristband that translates muscle activity into real-time control signals for robotic hands, potentially advancing dexterity in humanoid robotics.
A humanoid robot used for promotional activities in Macau was escorted away by police after startling a pedestrian, highlighting new challenges as robots increasingly appear in public spaces.
A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki has rapidly gained attention in Poland’s influencer market, attracting hundreds of thousands of social media followers and landing commercial brand partnerships.
Kyoto University researchers have introduced Buddharoid, a humanoid robot monk trained on Buddhist scriptures, as AI begins to expand into cultural and spiritual roles.
Yukai Engineering’s Mirumi, a small robotic bag charm, is entering global markets as robotics companies explore emotionally expressive consumer products tied to fashion and collectibles.
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.
A Shanghai-based robotics team has unveiled Moya, a humanoid robot designed with warm synthetic skin, expressive facial reactions, and a walking gait that closely mirrors human movement.
A humanoid robot is a robot with a human-like body structure designed to operate in human environments.
Human-robot interaction focuses on collaboration and communication between people and robots.
Caterpillar and NVIDIA deepened their partnership at CES 2026, outlining how Physical AI will transform construction, mining, manufacturing, and industrial supply chains.
Doosan Bobcat introduced the RX3 autonomous concept loader and a suite of AI-powered jobsite technologies at CES 2026, signaling a shift toward smart, electrified construction equipment.