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Researchers have developed a system that allows robots to perform learned tasks faster than human demonstrations, addressing a key limitation in imitation learning.
China has released its first industry standard for embodied artificial intelligence, establishing a unified framework to evaluate and deploy next-generation robotic systems.
Figure AI’s third-generation humanoid robot appeared alongside First Lady Melania Trump at a White House summit, highlighting the growing political and commercial attention surrounding humanoid robotics.
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.
Chinese robotics company Westlake Robotics has introduced Titan o1, a humanoid robot powered by its General Action Expert foundation model designed to replicate human movement in real time.
German humanoid robotics startup Neura Robotics is reportedly seeking around €1 billion in new funding at a €4 billion valuation, with backing from Amazon and a Qatari investor highlighting rising…
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.
A new profession is emerging in China as human trainers teach humanoid robots real-world tasks, helping bridge the gap between laboratory demonstrations and practical deployment.
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.
Renault has begun deploying Calvin-40 robots in its Douai electric vehicle plant, using AI-trained machines to handle repetitive assembly tasks and accelerate EV production.
HD Hyundai has launched trials of humanoid robots designed for welding in shipyards, aiming to improve safety and efficiency by applying AI trained on the techniques of skilled welders.
NVIDIA is expanding its Isaac robotics platform with new AI models, simulation tools, and data pipelines designed to help developers build general-purpose robots and deploy them at scale.
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.
Boston Dynamics is deepening its collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate AI development for its Atlas humanoid robot. The partnership integrates NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor computing platform and Isaac robotics frameworks into…
Advances in humanoid robotics are pushing machines closer to elite human sprinting speeds. Researchers say new systems may soon approach or surpass the pace of the fastest human runners.
