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No one could turn down a humanoid robot with human-like tactile sensitivity. JQ Industries equipped the Unitree G1 humanoid robot with a fabric-based electronic skin (piezoresistive flexible tactile sensors). A light touch can convert pressure, deformation, and slip into electrical signals, which are then processed by AI for real-time... closed-loop control.(Integrates NVIDIA Isaac Sim) With this skin,humanoid robots start to behave more naturally: Touch sensing is no longer limited to dexterous hands,the entire body can feel, allowing the robot to stop or adjust posture instantly during collisions. It can also detect hugs, taps on the shoulder, or gentle touches, and respond in a softer, more human-like way. This matters especially in elder care and medical rehabilitation. A humanoid robot could gently help someone stand up, or control force precisely during assisted massage without harming the skin. Rigid mechanical systems deliver superhuman physical strength, while flexible sensing systems enable nuanced emotions. Electronic skin bridges high intelligence and high emotional intelligence.show more

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Who can say no to a humanoid robot that can actually feel a hug? 🤖 JQ Industries just built a fabric-based electronic skin for Unitree G1 — covering the torso, hands, and feet. This is not about appearance. It’s about giving robots real tactile sensing and pressure feedback. According to the company, the system includes tactile gloves, upper-body skin, and foot sensors. That means the robot can feel contact through its hands, detect pressure across its body, and use foot feedback to adjust balance. This is the missing layer in most humanoids. Vision alone can’t handle physical interaction. Robots need touch to grip safely, react to humans, and stay stable in real-world environments. JQ says its fiber sensors can detect forces as low as 0.01N, handle up to 3500kPa, and bend below 0.1mm radius. The system can also integrate with Isaac Sim, making tactile data usable for training and deployment. Unitree G1 is already built for manipulation and control — this adds the sensing layer it lacked. JQ says it’s now working with multiple humanoid companies, with some systems already shipping at scale. This is what happens when robots stop just seeing the world — and start physically feeling it.

Who can say no to a humanoid robot that can actually feel a hug? 🤖 JQ Industries just built a fabric-based electronic skin for Unitree G1 — covering the torso, hands, and feet. This is not about appearance. It’s about giving robots real tactile sensing and pressure feedback. According to the company, the system includes tactile gloves, upper-body skin, and foot sensors. That means the robot can feel contact through its hands, detect pressure across its body, and use foot feedback to adjust balance. This is the missing layer in most humanoids. Vision alone can’t handle physical interaction. Robots need touch to grip safely, react to humans, and stay stable in real-world environments. JQ says its fiber sensors can detect forces as low as 0.01N, handle up to 3500kPa, and bend below 0.1mm radius. The system can also integrate with Isaac Sim, making tactile data usable for training and deployment. Unitree G1 is already built for manipulation and control — this adds the sensing layer it lacked. JQ says it’s now working with multiple humanoid companies, with some systems already shipping at scale. This is what happens when robots stop just seeing the world — and start physically feeling it.

RoboHub🤖

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This technology could change robotics and electronic circuits forever. Do not believe me? Watch the video. These stretchable printed circuits use serpentine conductive tracks that can bend twist and expand while maintaining their electrical connections. For humanoid robots this could enable flexible electronic skin tactile sensors soft joints and embedded electronics that move with the robot instead of restricting it. Rigid PCBs remain a major limitation for soft robotics and machines designed to imitate biological movement. Stretchable electronics could place sensors and computing directly inside deformable surfaces. The next generation of AI robots may not simply move like living systems. Their electronic circuits could stretch and deform with them. This is where Humanoid Robotics Physical AI Electronic Skin and Flexible Electronics begin to converge. #HumanoidRobots #PhysicalAI #FlexibleElectronics

This technology could change robotics and electronic circuits forever. Do not believe me? Watch the video. These stretchable printed circuits use serpentine conductive tracks that can bend twist and expand while maintaining their electrical connections. For humanoid robots this could enable flexible electronic skin tactile sensors soft joints and embedded electronics that move with the robot instead of restricting it. Rigid PCBs remain a major limitation for soft robotics and machines designed to imitate biological movement. Stretchable electronics could place sensors and computing directly inside deformable surfaces. The next generation of AI robots may not simply move like living systems. Their electronic circuits could stretch and deform with them. This is where Humanoid Robotics Physical AI Electronic Skin and Flexible Electronics begin to converge. #HumanoidRobots #PhysicalAI #FlexibleElectronics

Techniahqrobot | humanoid robots

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China unveils humanoid robot with lifelike skin and blinking eyes built for daily life | Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision-Language Models (VLMs) help process and interpret complex data from human interactions. A Shanghai-based company has developed humanoid robots that appear as real as humans. The advanced bionic humanoid robot is integrated with self-supervised AI algorithms. Named Elf V1, the robot can perceive the world, communicate, learn, and interact intelligently with its surroundings. Developed by AheadForm Technology, the robot offers up to 30 degrees of freedom, powered by a precise control system and an advanced AI learning algorithm. Robot offers expressive facial features The robot offers expressive facial features, moving eyes, and synchronized speech. It can also convey emotions and understand human non-verbal cues, making interactions more natural and engaging. The robot has highly interactive capabilities and lifelike appearances. AheadForm expects that its robots could soon seamlessly integrate into daily life, providing assistance, companionship, and support across various industries. “We believe that by developing realistic and expressive robot heads, we can bridge the gap between humans and machines, fostering a new era of interactive and intelligent robotics,” said the company in a statement. Reports revealed that to avoid the “uncanny valley” effect and be able to interact with us, they are given lifelike skin and capabilities to read our emotions and respond appropriately using dynamic expression simulation and emotion generation tech. Bionic skin and high-precision control system The Elf V1 series of humanoids features 30 facial muscles animated by brushless micro-motors and managed by a high-precision control system. Paired with an ability to detect their users’ emotions with low latency and bionic skin, their facial expressions are nearly identical to those of humans, reported CGTN. The company claims it’s pioneering the development of realistic humanoid robots designed to revolutionize human-robot interaction. It’s enhancing sophisticated humanoid robot heads that can express emotions, perceive their environment, and interact seamlessly with humans. By combining cutting-edge AI and advanced robotics, AheadForm aims to bring life to machines and transform how humans engage with technology. AI models boost robots’ responsiveness Seamless integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision-Language Models (VLMs) into the humanoid robots can help them process and interpret complex data from human interactions, enabling the robot to learn and adapt in real-time, achieving human-level understanding and responsiveness. AheadForm uses Brushless Motors that deliver ultra-quiet operation and high responsiveness, specifically designed for precision facial movements in humanoid robots. With its compact size, lightweight design, and energy efficiency, this motor is the ideal choice for next-generation robots that require precise, subtle facial control to create a truly human-like experience. Previously, the company unveiled the Lan Series that features realistic humanoid robots with soft skin and 10 degrees of freedom, offering a lifelike appearance and intuitive movements. This series is designed for cost-efficiency, for applications prioritizing mobility and manipulation.

China unveils humanoid robot with lifelike skin and blinking eyes built for daily life | Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision-Language Models (VLMs) help process and interpret complex data from human interactions. A Shanghai-based company has developed humanoid robots that appear as real as humans. The advanced bionic humanoid robot is integrated with self-supervised AI algorithms. Named Elf V1, the robot can perceive the world, communicate, learn, and interact intelligently with its surroundings. Developed by AheadForm Technology, the robot offers up to 30 degrees of freedom, powered by a precise control system and an advanced AI learning algorithm. Robot offers expressive facial features The robot offers expressive facial features, moving eyes, and synchronized speech. It can also convey emotions and understand human non-verbal cues, making interactions more natural and engaging. The robot has highly interactive capabilities and lifelike appearances. AheadForm expects that its robots could soon seamlessly integrate into daily life, providing assistance, companionship, and support across various industries. “We believe that by developing realistic and expressive robot heads, we can bridge the gap between humans and machines, fostering a new era of interactive and intelligent robotics,” said the company in a statement. Reports revealed that to avoid the “uncanny valley” effect and be able to interact with us, they are given lifelike skin and capabilities to read our emotions and respond appropriately using dynamic expression simulation and emotion generation tech. Bionic skin and high-precision control system The Elf V1 series of humanoids features 30 facial muscles animated by brushless micro-motors and managed by a high-precision control system. Paired with an ability to detect their users’ emotions with low latency and bionic skin, their facial expressions are nearly identical to those of humans, reported CGTN. The company claims it’s pioneering the development of realistic humanoid robots designed to revolutionize human-robot interaction. It’s enhancing sophisticated humanoid robot heads that can express emotions, perceive their environment, and interact seamlessly with humans. By combining cutting-edge AI and advanced robotics, AheadForm aims to bring life to machines and transform how humans engage with technology. AI models boost robots’ responsiveness Seamless integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision-Language Models (VLMs) into the humanoid robots can help them process and interpret complex data from human interactions, enabling the robot to learn and adapt in real-time, achieving human-level understanding and responsiveness. AheadForm uses Brushless Motors that deliver ultra-quiet operation and high responsiveness, specifically designed for precision facial movements in humanoid robots. With its compact size, lightweight design, and energy efficiency, this motor is the ideal choice for next-generation robots that require precise, subtle facial control to create a truly human-like experience. Previously, the company unveiled the Lan Series that features realistic humanoid robots with soft skin and 10 degrees of freedom, offering a lifelike appearance and intuitive movements. This series is designed for cost-efficiency, for applications prioritizing mobility and manipulation.

Owen Gregorian

179,005 views • 10 months ago

Seeing the ultra-realistic humanoid robot Moya casually walking into a human home， it still feels like a scene from a sci-fi movie… At 1.65m and 30kg, with 40 facial muscle units, a full tendon-cable drive system, over 100 degrees of freedom, warm silicone skin (32–36°C), full-body tactile sensing, voice interaction, and that DroidSoul engine giving it emotional perception like an amygdala--it’s designed as a true companion for home, elderly Care, office, or hotel… What does it really mean when humanoid robots start feeling this… human?

Seeing the ultra-realistic humanoid robot Moya casually walking into a human home， it still feels like a scene from a sci-fi movie… At 1.65m and 30kg, with 40 facial muscle units, a full tendon-cable drive system, over 100 degrees of freedom, warm silicone skin (32–36°C), full-body tactile sensing, voice interaction, and that DroidSoul engine giving it emotional perception like an amygdala--it’s designed as a true companion for home, elderly Care, office, or hotel… What does it really mean when humanoid robots start feeling this… human?

CyberRobo

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A new humanoid robot Spirit AI from China releases a new generation of wheeled humanoid robot Moz1 It is the first embodied intelligent robot with high-precision force control of the whole body, with 26 degrees of freedom, built based on the world's highest power density integrated force control joint. It takes speed, precision and safety to a higher level. It is worth mentioning that Moz1 is driven by SpiritAI's latest OneTwoVLA. It only needs one model to think and operate at the same time, and correct errors autonomously, just like humans, without separating the two systems of "thinking planning" and "coordinated execution". One system is seamlessly connected, which is conducive to dealing with complex, personalized, and immediate tasks, especially in home and care applications.

A new humanoid robot Spirit AI from China releases a new generation of wheeled humanoid robot Moz1 It is the first embodied intelligent robot with high-precision force control of the whole body, with 26 degrees of freedom, built based on the world's highest power density integrated force control joint. It takes speed, precision and safety to a higher level. It is worth mentioning that Moz1 is driven by SpiritAI's latest OneTwoVLA. It only needs one model to think and operate at the same time, and correct errors autonomously, just like humans, without separating the two systems of "thinking planning" and "coordinated execution". One system is seamlessly connected, which is conducive to dealing with complex, personalized, and immediate tasks, especially in home and care applications.

CyberRobo

26,755 views • 1 year ago

China-based TARS Robotics demonstrated a humanoid robot performing two-handed hand embroidery during a public showcase on December 22, marking a notable step in fine motor control for humanoid systems. The robot threaded a needle and stitched a logo using both hands with sub-millimeter accuracy, working with soft, flexible materials that are difficult for traditional industrial robots to handle due to deformation and variability. According to the company, this capability is enabled by a closed-loop "Data-Al-Physics" system that connects real-world data collection, embodied Al models, and physical execution, reducing the gap between simulation and real deployment. The models are said to be open source when released. Founded in February 2025, TARS Robotics has moved quickly from research to live demonstrations and has raised over $240 million in early funding from the Chinese government, reflecting growing interest in general-purpose humanoid robots for precision and dexterous tasks.

Brian Roemmele

82,611 views • 8 months ago

People still say humanoid robots cannot handle creativity, rhythm, or coordinated motion. Meanwhile, a Unitree humanoid is already playing drums with timing, arm synchronization, balance control, and real time motion planning. Here is why this matters: Goldman Sachs projects the humanoid robot market could reach $38 billion by 2035, with shipments around 1.4 million units. Unitree’s R1 started around $5,600, while its earlier G1 was around $16,000, showing how fast humanoid hardware costs are falling. A drum performance may look like entertainment, but it tests the same foundations robotics needs everywhere: motion control latency balance precision spatial awareness task repetition A robot does not need to become human to start replacing human tasks. It only needs to become good enough. And that line is getting closer every year.

People still say humanoid robots cannot handle creativity, rhythm, or coordinated motion. Meanwhile, a Unitree humanoid is already playing drums with timing, arm synchronization, balance control, and real time motion planning. Here is why this matters: Goldman Sachs projects the humanoid robot market could reach $38 billion by 2035, with shipments around 1.4 million units. Unitree’s R1 started around $5,600, while its earlier G1 was around $16,000, showing how fast humanoid hardware costs are falling. A drum performance may look like entertainment, but it tests the same foundations robotics needs everywhere: motion control latency balance precision spatial awareness task repetition A robot does not need to become human to start replacing human tasks. It only needs to become good enough. And that line is getting closer every year.

Techniahqrobot | humanoid robots

22,657 views • 3 months ago

XPeng's all-new generation humanoid robot, IRON, not only achieves an extreme level of anthropomorphism but also possesses a "brain" that can think like a human. This will be a significant competitor to $TSLA's Optimus v3 when both robots enter mass production in 2026. ✅ IRON is the humanoid robot with the highest computing power in the world, equipped with the second-generation VLA and 3 Turing AI chips, it builds a high-level combination of capabilities—VLT + VLA + VLM—for its "cerebrum" and "cerebellum." This allows it to achieve advanced intelligence like dialogue, walking, and interaction. ✅ It is the industry's first application of all-solid-state batteries, achieving extreme lightweighting, ultra-high energy density, and ultimate safety. ✅ XPeng also introduced robot active safety protection to maximize the safety of participants in the physical AI world, and expanded the "Fourth Law," ensuring privacy data never leaves the robot.

XPeng's all-new generation humanoid robot, IRON, not only achieves an extreme level of anthropomorphism but also possesses a "brain" that can think like a human. This will be a significant competitor to $TSLA's Optimus v3 when both robots enter mass production in 2026. ✅ IRON is the humanoid robot with the highest computing power in the world, equipped with the second-generation VLA and 3 Turing AI chips, it builds a high-level combination of capabilities—VLT + VLA + VLM—for its "cerebrum" and "cerebellum." This allows it to achieve advanced intelligence like dialogue, walking, and interaction. ✅ It is the industry's first application of all-solid-state batteries, achieving extreme lightweighting, ultra-high energy density, and ultimate safety. ✅ XPeng also introduced robot active safety protection to maximize the safety of participants in the physical AI world, and expanded the "Fourth Law," ensuring privacy data never leaves the robot.

Ming

63,141 views • 10 months ago

U.S. based humanoid robotics company 1X has just unveiled their new tendon-driven robot hands with 25 degrees of freedom (DOF). • Made in USA • Tendon Drive Ratio: 5:1–15:1 • Wrist Dexterity: 3 DOF • Backdrivability: Fully backdrivable • Tactile Sensing: Pressure + location + slip • Finger Force: Up to 45 N • Wrist Torque: 17.75 Nm • Position Accuracy: ±0.2 mm • Waterproof Rating: IP68 • Reliability: >2 million cycles "These hands are designed to do something fundamental: remove the hardware ceiling on what humanoid robots can actually do, and make data the only barrier to capabilities. By matching or surpassing human hands across the dimensions that matter, they ensure our AI models are no longer limited by dexterity. NEO can now perform virtually any task a human can do with their hands– with the precision, adaptability, and gentleness required for real-world environments."

U.S. based humanoid robotics company 1X has just unveiled their new tendon-driven robot hands with 25 degrees of freedom (DOF). • Made in USA • Tendon Drive Ratio: 5:1–15:1 • Wrist Dexterity: 3 DOF • Backdrivability: Fully backdrivable • Tactile Sensing: Pressure + location + slip • Finger Force: Up to 45 N • Wrist Torque: 17.75 Nm • Position Accuracy: ±0.2 mm • Waterproof Rating: IP68 • Reliability: >2 million cycles "These hands are designed to do something fundamental: remove the hardware ceiling on what humanoid robots can actually do, and make data the only barrier to capabilities. By matching or surpassing human hands across the dimensions that matter, they ensure our AI models are no longer limited by dexterity. NEO can now perform virtually any task a human can do with their hands– with the precision, adaptability, and gentleness required for real-world environments."

Sawyer Merritt

744,236 views • 1 month ago

Humanoids are finally getting a sense of touch that actually feels... human. 🤖 As third-gen bots like Optimus, XPENG, and Figure move from labs to the real world, the focus is shifting from just "walking" to "feeling." We are seeing a move toward tactile fabrics that can be literally tailored to a robot's frame like a custom suit. This isn't just about simple pressure sensors; it's about a full electronic skin with a folding radius under 0.2mm. That means a bot can detect a gram-level touch, sense textures, or even feel the slight slip of an object before it drops. The industrial impact is massive—the global market for these flexible sensors is projected to hit 27.4 billion RMB (approx. $3.98B) by 2030. Beyond just picking up boxes, this tech allows robots to sense the warmth and pressure of a hug or adjust balance through foot sensors. High-density arrays with dozens of sensors per square centimeter are becoming the new baseline for dexterity. By turning physical contact into high-fidelity data, these skins are the final key to making robots safe for our homes and hospitals. The future of robotics is looking a lot more flexible and a lot more sensitive.

Humanoids are finally getting a sense of touch that actually feels... human. 🤖 As third-gen bots like Optimus, XPENG, and Figure move from labs to the real world, the focus is shifting from just "walking" to "feeling." We are seeing a move toward tactile fabrics that can be literally tailored to a robot's frame like a custom suit. This isn't just about simple pressure sensors; it's about a full electronic skin with a folding radius under 0.2mm. That means a bot can detect a gram-level touch, sense textures, or even feel the slight slip of an object before it drops. The industrial impact is massive—the global market for these flexible sensors is projected to hit 27.4 billion RMB (approx. $3.98B) by 2030. Beyond just picking up boxes, this tech allows robots to sense the warmth and pressure of a hug or adjust balance through foot sensors. High-density arrays with dozens of sensors per square centimeter are becoming the new baseline for dexterity. By turning physical contact into high-fidelity data, these skins are the final key to making robots safe for our homes and hospitals. The future of robotics is looking a lot more flexible and a lot more sensitive.

RoboHub🤖

72,367 views • 5 months ago

Humanoid robots are cool. But most of them aren’t ready for real-world work. X-Humanoid just launched Embodied Tien Kung 3.0 - a full-size humanoid robot built to actually operate in industrial and commercial environments. What makes it different? • Strong, high-torque joints for heavy tasks • Can move dynamically and stay stable • Handles complex motions (even over obstacles) • Millimeter-level precision for detailed work It runs on the Wise KaiWu AI platform, which allows the robot to see, think, and act in a continuous loop with less human control and support for multi-robot collaboration. It also supports ROS2, MQTT, and TCP/IP, and offers more open hardware + software interfaces to make development easier for teams. The goal is simple: make humanoid robots practical, easier to build on, and ready for real-world use. Visit: Check out the official launch video below to see what it can do! 👇 #Robotics #HumanoidRobot #AI

Humanoid robots are cool. But most of them aren’t ready for real-world work. X-Humanoid just launched Embodied Tien Kung 3.0 - a full-size humanoid robot built to actually operate in industrial and commercial environments. What makes it different? • Strong, high-torque joints for heavy tasks • Can move dynamically and stay stable • Handles complex motions (even over obstacles) • Millimeter-level precision for detailed work It runs on the Wise KaiWu AI platform, which allows the robot to see, think, and act in a continuous loop with less human control and support for multi-robot collaboration. It also supports ROS2, MQTT, and TCP/IP, and offers more open hardware + software interfaces to make development easier for teams. The goal is simple: make humanoid robots practical, easier to build on, and ready for real-world use. Visit: Check out the official launch video below to see what it can do! 👇 #Robotics #HumanoidRobot #AI

Chidanand Tripathi

69,604 views • 6 months ago

Today at Meta FAIR we’re announcing three new cutting-edge developments in robotics and touch perception — and releasing a collection of artifacts to empower the community to build on this work. Details on all of this new work ➡️ 1️⃣ Meta Sparsh is the first general-purpose encoder for vision-based tactile sensing that works across many tactile sensors and many tasks. Trained on 460K+ tactile images using self-supervised learning. 2️⃣ Meta Digit 360 is a breakthrough artificial fingertip-based tactile sensor, equipped with 18+ sensing features to deliver detailed touch data with human-level precision and touch-sensing capabilities. 3️⃣ Meta Digit Plexus is a standardized platform for robotic sensor connections and interactions. It provides a hardware-software solution to integrate tactile sensors on a single robot hand and enables seamless data collection, control and analysis over a single cable. The potential impact of expanding capabilities and components like these for the open source community ranges from medical research to supply chain, manufacturing and much more. We’re excited to continue this work with the broader community.

Today at Meta FAIR we’re announcing three new cutting-edge developments in robotics and touch perception — and releasing a collection of artifacts to empower the community to build on this work. Details on all of this new work ➡️ 1️⃣ Meta Sparsh is the first general-purpose encoder for vision-based tactile sensing that works across many tactile sensors and many tasks. Trained on 460K+ tactile images using self-supervised learning. 2️⃣ Meta Digit 360 is a breakthrough artificial fingertip-based tactile sensor, equipped with 18+ sensing features to deliver detailed touch data with human-level precision and touch-sensing capabilities. 3️⃣ Meta Digit Plexus is a standardized platform for robotic sensor connections and interactions. It provides a hardware-software solution to integrate tactile sensors on a single robot hand and enables seamless data collection, control and analysis over a single cable. The potential impact of expanding capabilities and components like these for the open source community ranges from medical research to supply chain, manufacturing and much more. We’re excited to continue this work with the broader community.

AI at Meta

453,343 views • 1 year ago

Holy… is this really not a human? That was my reaction too,I could hardly believe it. This is an ultra-humanlike humanoid robot. 1.73 m tall, 70 kg, with 115 degrees of freedom across the body,36 in the hands alone,and full-body tactile skin. … This is KAI, the first humanoid robot from Shenzhen-based KinetixAI. It’s essentially a 1:1 human replica，except it has no face. I wonder if it could use Aheadform’s M1? that will be interesting. Powered by its KAI World Model and trained on large-scale Engocentric data, it can fold clothes, use tools, handle deliveries and takeout, and assist with childcare,covering a wide range of household tasks. Ok, expectations for Tesla Optimus v3 have been raised once again.

Holy… is this really not a human? That was my reaction too,I could hardly believe it. This is an ultra-humanlike humanoid robot. 1.73 m tall, 70 kg, with 115 degrees of freedom across the body,36 in the hands alone,and full-body tactile skin. … This is KAI, the first humanoid robot from Shenzhen-based KinetixAI. It’s essentially a 1:1 human replica，except it has no face. I wonder if it could use Aheadform’s M1? that will be interesting. Powered by its KAI World Model and trained on large-scale Engocentric data, it can fold clothes, use tools, handle deliveries and takeout, and assist with childcare,covering a wide range of household tasks. Ok, expectations for Tesla Optimus v3 have been raised once again.

CyberRobo

109,784 views • 4 months ago

XPENG unveils the next-gen IRON humanoid. - The robot can be customized to be male or female. - Soft 3D lattice structures and soft skin are used for human-like body curves. - The 5' 7" robot has human-like spine movement. - Next-gen hands use tiny harmonic joints to achieve 22 Degrees of Freedom. - IRON uses a solid-state battery that is 30% lighter with 30% more capacity. - He Xiaopeng says they're holding off on household deployment for longer term because the AI needed for it "is very difficult based on the current technology." - They'll start with commercial use, like robots introducing cars to customers at XPENG stores. - It is in the R&D stage but will go into mass production in April 2026.

XPENG unveils the next-gen IRON humanoid. - The robot can be customized to be male or female. - Soft 3D lattice structures and soft skin are used for human-like body curves. - The 5' 7" robot has human-like spine movement. - Next-gen hands use tiny harmonic joints to achieve 22 Degrees of Freedom. - IRON uses a solid-state battery that is 30% lighter with 30% more capacity. - He Xiaopeng says they're holding off on household deployment for longer term because the AI needed for it "is very difficult based on the current technology." - They'll start with commercial use, like robots introducing cars to customers at XPENG stores. - It is in the R&D stage but will go into mass production in April 2026.

The Humanoid Hub

73,719 views • 10 months ago

Turning video into humanoid robot motion! 🤳🏼 Training humanoid robots needs huge amounts of motion data, but real-world capture doesn’t scale. Mocap is expensive, dangerous edge cases are rare, and you can’t ask humans to repeatedly fall or crash. Video2Robot tackles this by converting videos into physics-grounded humanoid simulations. Motion is generated to respect balance, inertia, ground contact, and joint limits, then directly retargeted to robot simulators. One prompt can generate a full humanoid motion sequence, including multi-agent interactions and failure cases like falls or collisions, scenarios that are hard or impossible to capture safely in the real world. The pipeline is model-agnostic and works with existing video generators, making it a practical way to scale data for robots. If robots are going to operate in the real world, they need to be trained on the failures too, not just the perfect demos. Here's the GitHub: ~~ ♻️ Join the weekly robotics newsletter, and never miss any news →

Turning video into humanoid robot motion! 🤳🏼 Training humanoid robots needs huge amounts of motion data, but real-world capture doesn’t scale. Mocap is expensive, dangerous edge cases are rare, and you can’t ask humans to repeatedly fall or crash. Video2Robot tackles this by converting videos into physics-grounded humanoid simulations. Motion is generated to respect balance, inertia, ground contact, and joint limits, then directly retargeted to robot simulators. One prompt can generate a full humanoid motion sequence, including multi-agent interactions and failure cases like falls or collisions, scenarios that are hard or impossible to capture safely in the real world. The pipeline is model-agnostic and works with existing video generators, making it a practical way to scale data for robots. If robots are going to operate in the real world, they need to be trained on the failures too, not just the perfect demos. Here's the GitHub: ~~ ♻️ Join the weekly robotics newsletter, and never miss any news →

Lukas Ziegler

59,835 views • 8 months ago

Feeling what a robot feels is becoming real! 🫰 Fluid Reality just ran its first full end-to-end touch teleoperation system, and the demo shows why high-resolution haptics might be the missing piece in robot control. A 22 mm fingertip display with 32 independently actuated “bubbles” was mapped directly to tactile sensors on a robot hand. 🫧 Three fingers streamed real-time touch data robot → human, giving the operator actual contact feedback instead of waving their hands blind, like most teleop systems today. It’s still early, but this is a real step toward dexterous ops and high-quality data for training Physical AI systems. Companies involved: Samsung Electronics, Alt-Bionics, Inc. (the robot hand), MANUS™ (hand tracking), and Sensible Robotics (fingertip sensors) Touch isn’t a nice-to-have in robotics. It’s the difference between manipulation that works in the real world P.S. Guess how many touch receptors we humans, have in our hand! :) ~~ ♻ Join the weekly robotics newsletter, and never miss any news →

Feeling what a robot feels is becoming real! 🫰 Fluid Reality just ran its first full end-to-end touch teleoperation system, and the demo shows why high-resolution haptics might be the missing piece in robot control. A 22 mm fingertip display with 32 independently actuated “bubbles” was mapped directly to tactile sensors on a robot hand. 🫧 Three fingers streamed real-time touch data robot → human, giving the operator actual contact feedback instead of waving their hands blind, like most teleop systems today. It’s still early, but this is a real step toward dexterous ops and high-quality data for training Physical AI systems. Companies involved: Samsung Electronics, Alt-Bionics, Inc. (the robot hand), MANUS™ (hand tracking), and Sensible Robotics (fingertip sensors) Touch isn’t a nice-to-have in robotics. It’s the difference between manipulation that works in the real world P.S. Guess how many touch receptors we humans, have in our hand! :) ~~ ♻ Join the weekly robotics newsletter, and never miss any news →

Lukas Ziegler

46,927 views • 9 months ago

Robody: A Soft and Friendly Caregiving Humanoid Robody is a wheeled humanoid robot developed by the German company Devanthro. Unlike the cold, rigid metal humanoids we often see, Robody is built with a musculoskeletal design, stands at a human-like height, and features a head that doubles as an interactive, projectable display,making it feel much more approachable. What makes Robody special is that it’s not just a robot, but an avatar. By combining robotics, AI, virtual reality, and 5G, it allows caregivers or family members to project their senses, actions, and even their presence anywhere in the world. In practice, that means you can be there for your loved ones anytime, no matter the distance. With Robody, caregivers (whether professionals or family) can provide 24/7 remote support, helping older adults age comfortably and with dignity at home. On top of that, families can use Robody to make video calls and even directly control the robot to interact with their loved one's,bridging the gap between physical care and emotional connection

CyberRobo

11,622 views • 11 months ago

Face-changing Humanoid Robot At the recent AI for Good Summit in Geneva, the Swiss-developed humanoid “Robert” showcased a striking feature: a dynamic digital face that can fluidly change expressions and even mimic world leaders like Trump, Obama, or Mark Zuckerberg… It’s a clear, robotic face that reacts naturally with smiles, subtle nonverbal cues, and emotional warmth. I think this feels especially promising for remote caregiving. Imagine being thousands of miles away, yet still “sitting” with your parents through the robot’s expressive face. Video calls suddenly feel far more personal and connected than a flat screen. It has the potential to gently bridge physical distance, making human-robot interaction feel more natural and heartfelt through simple, genuine emotional expressions.

Face-changing Humanoid Robot At the recent AI for Good Summit in Geneva, the Swiss-developed humanoid “Robert” showcased a striking feature: a dynamic digital face that can fluidly change expressions and even mimic world leaders like Trump, Obama, or Mark Zuckerberg… It’s a clear, robotic face that reacts naturally with smiles, subtle nonverbal cues, and emotional warmth. I think this feels especially promising for remote caregiving. Imagine being thousands of miles away, yet still “sitting” with your parents through the robot’s expressive face. Video calls suddenly feel far more personal and connected than a flat screen. It has the potential to gently bridge physical distance, making human-robot interaction feel more natural and heartfelt through simple, genuine emotional expressions.

CyberRobo

13,665 views • 1 month ago

Build a humanoid robot yourself! 🪚 OpenArm is an open-source humanoid robot. It comes with full CAD, control code, firmware, and simulation tools, everything needed to build, modify, and operate it. The arms are designed to be compliant and backdrivable. Teleoperation is supported, with force feedback and real-time gravity compensation so operators can guide the arm naturally. Super important, on the simulation side, OpenArm works with platforms like MuJoCo and Isaac Sim, letting developers test policies in virtual environments before running on hardware. Assemble it yourself from a kit or get it prebuilt, the goal is accessibility for research labs, small teams, and enthusiasts. The project is run by Enactic in Tokyo, Japan, and aims to lower the barrier for experimenting with dexterous manipulation. Let's put robotics in mainstream! 🔥🔥 P.S. I put the project page in the comments!

Build a humanoid robot yourself! 🪚 OpenArm is an open-source humanoid robot. It comes with full CAD, control code, firmware, and simulation tools, everything needed to build, modify, and operate it. The arms are designed to be compliant and backdrivable. Teleoperation is supported, with force feedback and real-time gravity compensation so operators can guide the arm naturally. Super important, on the simulation side, OpenArm works with platforms like MuJoCo and Isaac Sim, letting developers test policies in virtual environments before running on hardware. Assemble it yourself from a kit or get it prebuilt, the goal is accessibility for research labs, small teams, and enthusiasts. The project is run by Enactic in Tokyo, Japan, and aims to lower the barrier for experimenting with dexterous manipulation. Let's put robotics in mainstream! 🔥🔥 P.S. I put the project page in the comments!

Lukas Ziegler

233,153 views • 10 months ago