Humanoid robots are robotic systems designed with a human-like form factor, enabling them to move, manipulate objects, and operate in environments built for people. Unlike traditional industrial machines, humanoids aim to combine mobility, dexterity, and embodied intelligence to perform a wide range of physical tasks. This topic covers advances in locomotion, balance, manipulation, perception, and AI-driven control systems, as well as real-world deployment in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and service roles. It also examines the technical, economic, and safety challenges of scaling humanoid platforms beyond research and pilot programs. As hardware matures and AI models improve, humanoid robots are increasingly positioned as general-purpose systems for complex, unstructured environments.
Faraday Future has delivered new humanoid robots for dealership use while testing education-focused deployments, signaling a broader strategy to integrate embodied AI across services and learning.
U.S. lawmakers are introducing legislation to block government use of Chinese-made humanoid robots, reflecting growing concerns over data security and technological competition.
China has released its first industry standard for embodied artificial intelligence, establishing a unified framework to evaluate and deploy next-generation robotic systems.
SAIC-GM has introduced humanoid robots into a Buick battery assembly line, marking an early step toward integrating embodied AI into automotive manufacturing.
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.
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.
San José Mineta International Airport has launched a pilot program using an AI-powered humanoid robot to greet passengers, answer questions and provide real-time multilingual support.
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 global interest in physical AI.