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Will humanoid robots become superhuman soldiers? A San Francisco–based robotics startup, Foundation, is in discussions with the U.S. Department of Defense, aiming for its humanoid robot, Phantom MK1, to assist or even replace soldiers in dangerous missions. The company has already secured about $10 million in government contracts and...

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Meet Phantom, a humanoid robot built for battlefield missions by San Francisco–based startup Foundation Future Industries. The robot can walk across rough terrain, enter buildings, and scan dangerous areas before soldiers move in. Phantom uses AI to detect people and understand its surroundings, while human operators stay in control of critical decisions.
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Meet Phantom, a humanoid robot built for battlefield missions by San Francisco–based startup Foundation Future Industries. The robot can walk across rough terrain, enter buildings, and scan dangerous areas before soldiers move in. Phantom uses AI to detect people and understand its surroundings, while human operators stay in control of critical decisions.

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Foundation Future Industries (FFI), a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2024, is developing AI-driven, general-purpose "Phantom" humanoid robots for industrial, logistics, and defense applications. It aims to scale production for hazardous, high-risk tasks. The company, which is also testing units in Ukraine, has already secured $24 million in Pentagon contracts. Eric Trump serves as a member of the board and chief strategy adviser at FFI. Is this: A) Logical and reasonable personnel decision, given the skills and competences required at a high-tech company; B) Related to millions in Pentagon contracts for a 2 year-old company; C) Other?
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Foundation Future Industries (FFI), a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2024, is developing AI-driven, general-purpose "Phantom" humanoid robots for industrial, logistics, and defense applications. It aims to scale production for hazardous, high-risk tasks. The company, which is also testing units in Ukraine, has already secured $24 million in Pentagon contracts. Eric Trump serves as a member of the board and chief strategy adviser at FFI. Is this: A) Logical and reasonable personnel decision, given the skills and competences required at a high-tech company; B) Related to millions in Pentagon contracts for a 2 year-old company; C) Other?

Dovydas Vitkauskas

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Amazon makes a big move in the humanoid game. Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a New York-based humanoid robot startup. The transaction closed last week. Fauna Robotics developed Sprout, a compact and approachable humanoid robot designed for safe, everyday interaction in shared human spaces such as homes, offices, and schools. Standing about 3.5 feet tall, Sprout can walk, grasp objects, interact with people, and even dance. The robot was launched in January this year as a humanoid platform for developers, priced at $50,000. Following the acquisition, Fauna’s roughly 50 employees will join Amazon. The company will continue deploying Sprout to outside researchers, and the startup will retain its name while operating as “Fauna, an Amazon company.” $AMZN
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Amazon makes a big move in the humanoid game. Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a New York-based humanoid robot startup. The transaction closed last week. Fauna Robotics developed Sprout, a compact and approachable humanoid robot designed for safe, everyday interaction in shared human spaces such as homes, offices, and schools. Standing about 3.5 feet tall, Sprout can walk, grasp objects, interact with people, and even dance. The robot was launched in January this year as a humanoid platform for developers, priced at $50,000. Following the acquisition, Fauna’s roughly 50 employees will join Amazon. The company will continue deploying Sprout to outside researchers, and the startup will retain its name while operating as “Fauna, an Amazon company.” $AMZN

The Humanoid Hub

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A new humanoid robot has been released. EstunCodroid, based in Nanjing, has unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot, Codroid2. Standing 170 cm tall and weighing 70 kg, Codroid2 features a payload capacity of 5 kg per arm and a total of 31 degrees of freedom. Powered by the VLA large language model, it supports multi-robot collaboration and is designed for applications in industrial manufacturing. It can perform physically demanding tasks such as component picking and material handling, as well as precision operations like screw fastening and quality inspection patrols, helping to reduce the burden on human workers. It is worth mentioning that EstunCodroid’s parent company, Estun, is a world-renowned industrial collaborative robot service provider.
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A new humanoid robot has been released. EstunCodroid, based in Nanjing, has unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot, Codroid2. Standing 170 cm tall and weighing 70 kg, Codroid2 features a payload capacity of 5 kg per arm and a total of 31 degrees of freedom. Powered by the VLA large language model, it supports multi-robot collaboration and is designed for applications in industrial manufacturing. It can perform physically demanding tasks such as component picking and material handling, as well as precision operations like screw fastening and quality inspection patrols, helping to reduce the burden on human workers. It is worth mentioning that EstunCodroid’s parent company, Estun, is a world-renowned industrial collaborative robot service provider.

CyberRobo

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✈️UBTECH Walker S2 humanoid robot will be deployed to aircraft manufacturing plants. UBTECH and European aerospace giant Airbus have signed a service agreement for humanoid robots. Airbus has purchased UBTECH's latest industrial humanoid robot, the Walker S2, for use in its manufacturing plants. Following the purchase of the Walker S2 by American semiconductor giant Texas Instruments, UBTECH is expanding the application of this industrial humanoid robot, which can autonomously change its battery, to aerospace manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, 3C electronics manufacturing, smart logistics, and semiconductor manufacturing. UBTECH secured orders exceeding 1.4 billion RMB in 2025 and delivered 500 units. The 1000th Walker S2 rolled off the production line last December, and the company plans to mass-produce 10,000 units this year, accelerating the commercial application of humanoid robots.
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✈️UBTECH Walker S2 humanoid robot will be deployed to aircraft manufacturing plants. UBTECH and European aerospace giant Airbus have signed a service agreement for humanoid robots. Airbus has purchased UBTECH's latest industrial humanoid robot, the Walker S2, for use in its manufacturing plants. Following the purchase of the Walker S2 by American semiconductor giant Texas Instruments, UBTECH is expanding the application of this industrial humanoid robot, which can autonomously change its battery, to aerospace manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, 3C electronics manufacturing, smart logistics, and semiconductor manufacturing. UBTECH secured orders exceeding 1.4 billion RMB in 2025 and delivered 500 units. The 1000th Walker S2 rolled off the production line last December, and the company plans to mass-produce 10,000 units this year, accelerating the commercial application of humanoid robots.

CyberRobo

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A humanoid robot capable of crushing skulls? Figure AI sued by former executive. Robert Gruendel, former chief product safety engineer at Figure AI, has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that he was retaliatoryly fired after reporting robot safety risks to Figure AI executives. The lawsuit claims that the engineer warned the company that its humanoid robots possessed a dangerous capability "capable of crushing a human skull." The report cites a specific incident where a robot malfunctioned and scratched a steel refrigerator door with a mark approximately ¼ inch long. The lawsuit also alleges that the company used its safety roadmap as a factor in attracting investment during fundraising and valuation, but subsequently "weakened" its implementation. Figure AI's valuation surged by approximately $39 billion between 2024 and 2025, and this lawsuit comes at a time of rapid expansion and high public attention.
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A humanoid robot capable of crushing skulls? Figure AI sued by former executive. Robert Gruendel, former chief product safety engineer at Figure AI, has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that he was retaliatoryly fired after reporting robot safety risks to Figure AI executives. The lawsuit claims that the engineer warned the company that its humanoid robots possessed a dangerous capability "capable of crushing a human skull." The report cites a specific incident where a robot malfunctioned and scratched a steel refrigerator door with a mark approximately ¼ inch long. The lawsuit also alleges that the company used its safety roadmap as a factor in attracting investment during fundraising and valuation, but subsequently "weakened" its implementation. Figure AI's valuation surged by approximately $39 billion between 2024 and 2025, and this lawsuit comes at a time of rapid expansion and high public attention.

CyberRobo

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China unveils humanoid robot worker with brain that runs 275 trillion ops/sec | Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering In tests, SUYUAN used vision and joint control to sort and move crates of various sizes, greatly improving warehouse productivity. Chinese manufacturing firm Shanghai Electric has unveiled its first self-developed industrial humanoid robot, “SUYUAN,” marking a major milestone in its robotics journey. Debuting at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2025) on July 26 in Shanghai, SUYUAN boasts 38 degrees of freedom and 275 TOPS of on-device computing power, enabling precise operations and fluid movements. According to the firm, designed for diverse industrial use, the robot showcases Shanghai Electric’s end-to-end capabilities—from core tech to integrated solutions—and reinforces its commitment to next-gen industrial automation through a full industry chain strategy. At WAIC 2025, Shanghai Electric also unveiled a new joint venture with Johnson Electric for next-gen humanoid robotics and showcased its “LINGKE” dual-arm robot. Recently, Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics launched the R1 humanoid with 26 joints for $5,900, showcasing athletic feats like cartwheels, running, and quick recovery. Smart factory assistant Shanghai Electric claims SUYUAN, equipped with 38 degrees of freedom (DoF) and a powerful 275 TOPS on-device computing processor, delivers fluid, human-like movements and high-precision operations across various industrial scenarios. Its advanced articulation and real-time processing capabilities make it highly adaptable, enabling smooth execution of complex tasks in dynamic work environments. SUYUAN, who weighs 110 pounds (50 kilograms) and is 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall, was designed to have human-like proportions. Its 38-DoF articulation offers dexterity, allowing for both wide-range motion and sensitive manipulation. With a single arm, the robot can lift objects up to 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms) in weight and carry a total payload of up to 22 pounds (10 kilograms). With a walking pace of 3.1 miles per hour (5 km/h), SUYUAN is ideal for environments including assembly lines, warehousing, and logistics, according to a statement. To navigate complex industrial settings, SUYUAN combines LiDAR and binocular vision for self-guided mobility. Its 275-TOPS AI processor enables rapid data analysis and integration with large language models, allowing it to understand tasks in natural language and handle objects adaptively, reports Fox 44 News. In pilot demonstrations, the robot successfully identified, picked, and relocated crates of varying sizes using advanced computer vision and coordinated joint control—delivering measurable gains in warehouse efficiency. The company claims that SUYUAN’s launch represents a major turning point in Shanghai Electric’s foray into humanoid robotics and strengthens its vertically integrated approach to industrial automation solutions. Intelligent task handling Shanghai Electric also demonstrated its most recent developments in intelligent manufacturing at WAIC 2025, introducing a new joint venture with Johnson Electric centered on next-generation humanoid robotics and showcasing the “LINGKE” dual-arm robot. With its high-precision operations, adaptive teamwork, and closed-loop data capabilities, the LINGKE robot demonstrated live talents in handling complicated production jobs. LINGKE is made to do more than just replace human labor; it uses compliant force control and bimanual coordination to relieve workers of high-intensity, repetitive jobs. According to the company, the robot enhances operational efficiency by up to five times. Its core strength lies in a Data-Model-Deployment closed-loop system that starts with operational data, followed by data cleansing, model training, live deployment, and feedback-driven optimization—enabling autonomous learning and workflow improvement. Also at the event, Shanghai Electric and Johnson Electric introduced advanced hardware modules for humanoid robots, including rotary joints, linear joints, and dexterous finger joints. These components are designed to support smooth, precise, and quiet motion performance across robotics systems, reports Stock Titan. The joint venture announced two strategic agreements: a first-unit supply deal with the National and Local Co-Built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center (Qinglong Project) and a cooperation memorandum with Fourier Robotics. Read more:
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China unveils humanoid robot worker with brain that runs 275 trillion ops/sec | Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering In tests, SUYUAN used vision and joint control to sort and move crates of various sizes, greatly improving warehouse productivity. Chinese manufacturing firm Shanghai Electric has unveiled its first self-developed industrial humanoid robot, “SUYUAN,” marking a major milestone in its robotics journey. Debuting at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2025) on July 26 in Shanghai, SUYUAN boasts 38 degrees of freedom and 275 TOPS of on-device computing power, enabling precise operations and fluid movements. According to the firm, designed for diverse industrial use, the robot showcases Shanghai Electric’s end-to-end capabilities—from core tech to integrated solutions—and reinforces its commitment to next-gen industrial automation through a full industry chain strategy. At WAIC 2025, Shanghai Electric also unveiled a new joint venture with Johnson Electric for next-gen humanoid robotics and showcased its “LINGKE” dual-arm robot. Recently, Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics launched the R1 humanoid with 26 joints for $5,900, showcasing athletic feats like cartwheels, running, and quick recovery. Smart factory assistant Shanghai Electric claims SUYUAN, equipped with 38 degrees of freedom (DoF) and a powerful 275 TOPS on-device computing processor, delivers fluid, human-like movements and high-precision operations across various industrial scenarios. Its advanced articulation and real-time processing capabilities make it highly adaptable, enabling smooth execution of complex tasks in dynamic work environments. SUYUAN, who weighs 110 pounds (50 kilograms) and is 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall, was designed to have human-like proportions. Its 38-DoF articulation offers dexterity, allowing for both wide-range motion and sensitive manipulation. With a single arm, the robot can lift objects up to 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms) in weight and carry a total payload of up to 22 pounds (10 kilograms). With a walking pace of 3.1 miles per hour (5 km/h), SUYUAN is ideal for environments including assembly lines, warehousing, and logistics, according to a statement. To navigate complex industrial settings, SUYUAN combines LiDAR and binocular vision for self-guided mobility. Its 275-TOPS AI processor enables rapid data analysis and integration with large language models, allowing it to understand tasks in natural language and handle objects adaptively, reports Fox 44 News. In pilot demonstrations, the robot successfully identified, picked, and relocated crates of varying sizes using advanced computer vision and coordinated joint control—delivering measurable gains in warehouse efficiency. The company claims that SUYUAN’s launch represents a major turning point in Shanghai Electric’s foray into humanoid robotics and strengthens its vertically integrated approach to industrial automation solutions. Intelligent task handling Shanghai Electric also demonstrated its most recent developments in intelligent manufacturing at WAIC 2025, introducing a new joint venture with Johnson Electric centered on next-generation humanoid robotics and showcasing the “LINGKE” dual-arm robot. With its high-precision operations, adaptive teamwork, and closed-loop data capabilities, the LINGKE robot demonstrated live talents in handling complicated production jobs. LINGKE is made to do more than just replace human labor; it uses compliant force control and bimanual coordination to relieve workers of high-intensity, repetitive jobs. According to the company, the robot enhances operational efficiency by up to five times. Its core strength lies in a Data-Model-Deployment closed-loop system that starts with operational data, followed by data cleansing, model training, live deployment, and feedback-driven optimization—enabling autonomous learning and workflow improvement. Also at the event, Shanghai Electric and Johnson Electric introduced advanced hardware modules for humanoid robots, including rotary joints, linear joints, and dexterous finger joints. These components are designed to support smooth, precise, and quiet motion performance across robotics systems, reports Stock Titan. The joint venture announced two strategic agreements: a first-unit supply deal with the National and Local Co-Built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center (Qinglong Project) and a cooperation memorandum with Fourier Robotics. Read more:

Owen Gregorian

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Six months later, Vietnamese robotics company VinMotion has launched Motion 2, a general-purpose humanoid robot. Compared to Motion 1, Motion 2 features a more natural gait, faster walking speed, and greater agility, and can carry a load of 40kg. It can also recover from falls independently, and features autonomous charging and battery swapping. Currently, this humanoid robot is being tested in industrial logistics scenarios, with the goal of integrating it into business systems to achieve intelligent automation of tasks in factories and warehouses. It also integrates multi-language interaction capabilities (Vietnamese, English, etc.), laying the foundation for future service-oriented applications. BTW, VinMotion will showcase its progress at CES 2026.
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Six months later, Vietnamese robotics company VinMotion has launched Motion 2, a general-purpose humanoid robot. Compared to Motion 1, Motion 2 features a more natural gait, faster walking speed, and greater agility, and can carry a load of 40kg. It can also recover from falls independently, and features autonomous charging and battery swapping. Currently, this humanoid robot is being tested in industrial logistics scenarios, with the goal of integrating it into business systems to achieve intelligent automation of tasks in factories and warehouses. It also integrates multi-language interaction capabilities (Vietnamese, English, etc.), laying the foundation for future service-oriented applications. BTW, VinMotion will showcase its progress at CES 2026.

CyberRobo

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New York school district to become one of the first in the United States to introduce a humanoid robot in the classroom. 'Sally' will have a Western New York accent and will teach 11th and 12th-grade students at Salamanca High School. Sally costs less than the average teacher's salary in New York, with a price tag of $57,000. The robot has brown hair, and can move its arms and legs, but will not be able to walk around the classroom. Students will be able to log in so the humanoid can recognize students and their previous interactions. The humanoid will be helping teach coding, robotics, and AI classes. The school district promises that robots will "never" replace human teachers. ‘Sally’ is made by Realbotix, which also produces "companion" robots. What are we doing here?
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New York school district to become one of the first in the United States to introduce a humanoid robot in the classroom. 'Sally' will have a Western New York accent and will teach 11th and 12th-grade students at Salamanca High School. Sally costs less than the average teacher's salary in New York, with a price tag of $57,000. The robot has brown hair, and can move its arms and legs, but will not be able to walk around the classroom. Students will be able to log in so the humanoid can recognize students and their previous interactions. The humanoid will be helping teach coding, robotics, and AI classes. The school district promises that robots will "never" replace human teachers. ‘Sally’ is made by Realbotix, which also produces "companion" robots. What are we doing here?

Collin Rugg

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🇺🇸 🇩🇪 The U.S. is no longer the leader! Germany has overtaken America in production capacity And this is one of the most telling shifts in the West’s defense race. The head of Rheinmetall said the company is growing at explosive rates. By 2030, it plans to expand its workforce to 70,000 and increase artillery shell production from 70,000 to over one million per year. Europe is rapidly ramping up its own military industry and is becoming less dependent on the U.S. It seems this is exactly what Trump’s team was aiming for.
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🇺🇸 🇩🇪 The U.S. is no longer the leader! Germany has overtaken America in production capacity And this is one of the most telling shifts in the West’s defense race. The head of Rheinmetall said the company is growing at explosive rates. By 2030, it plans to expand its workforce to 70,000 and increase artillery shell production from 70,000 to over one million per year. Europe is rapidly ramping up its own military industry and is becoming less dependent on the U.S. It seems this is exactly what Trump’s team was aiming for.

NEXTA

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Could humanoid robots replace people on the battlefield? Compared with risking human lives — and with all the political backlash and risks of stress-induced war crimes and trauma — humanoid soldiers offer a more resilient, restrained, and precise alternative. Robots do not suffer from fatigue or fear and can operate continuously in extreme conditions while immune from radiation, chemicals, or biological agents. But the counterargument is chilling: humanoid soldiers have lower political and ethical barriers to initiating conflict, blur responsibility for any abuses, and further dehumanize warfare. In the latest episode of AI, Explained by Humans, TIME editor-at-large Charlie Campbell visited a company making these robots to see the war technology they're selling to governments around the world and interviewed experts on the potential implications. Read the full story here:
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Could humanoid robots replace people on the battlefield? Compared with risking human lives — and with all the political backlash and risks of stress-induced war crimes and trauma — humanoid soldiers offer a more resilient, restrained, and precise alternative. Robots do not suffer from fatigue or fear and can operate continuously in extreme conditions while immune from radiation, chemicals, or biological agents. But the counterargument is chilling: humanoid soldiers have lower political and ethical barriers to initiating conflict, blur responsibility for any abuses, and further dehumanize warfare. In the latest episode of AI, Explained by Humans, TIME editor-at-large Charlie Campbell visited a company making these robots to see the war technology they're selling to governments around the world and interviewed experts on the potential implications. Read the full story here:

TIME

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Japanese Experts: China’s Robotics Capabilities Are Highly Advanced; Japan Unlikely to Catch Up Soon On July 23, the Nikkei xTECH website released a video showing Japanese technicians dismantling the G1 humanoid robot made by the Chinese company Unitree Robotics, in an effort to examine its internal structure and technological sophistication. Throughout the process, the Japanese technicians and reporters marveled at the high level of technology embodied in the Chinese humanoid robot. They ultimately concluded that Chinese robotics development has clearly moved beyond the stage of mere demonstrations; regarding humanoid robotics, it is "likely unrealistic" for Japan to narrow the gap with China in the near term. Japan was once a global pioneer in the robotics industry, holding a dominant position—particularly in industrial robotics. Today, however, China has achieved a world-leading status in the field of humanoid robotics, driven by mature, refined manufacturing processes and technological innovation.
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Japanese Experts: China’s Robotics Capabilities Are Highly Advanced; Japan Unlikely to Catch Up Soon On July 23, the Nikkei xTECH website released a video showing Japanese technicians dismantling the G1 humanoid robot made by the Chinese company Unitree Robotics, in an effort to examine its internal structure and technological sophistication. Throughout the process, the Japanese technicians and reporters marveled at the high level of technology embodied in the Chinese humanoid robot. They ultimately concluded that Chinese robotics development has clearly moved beyond the stage of mere demonstrations; regarding humanoid robotics, it is "likely unrealistic" for Japan to narrow the gap with China in the near term. Japan was once a global pioneer in the robotics industry, holding a dominant position—particularly in industrial robotics. Today, however, China has achieved a world-leading status in the field of humanoid robotics, driven by mature, refined manufacturing processes and technological innovation.

Loong of the east

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A new member joins the European humanoid robot team. German company Agile Robotics has launched its first industrial humanoid robot, Agile One, featuring intuitive human-robot interaction, dexterous hands (for grasping small screws and touching the screen), and AI-driven operation trained in the real world. It performs tasks such as material collection, handling, picking and placing, loading and unloading machine tools, tool handling, and precision operations. The emergence of humanoid robots by industrial robot companies is a natural progression; they are designed for areas inaccessible to traditional robotic arms and industrial robots, extending operational systems and enhancing business collaboration capabilities. Agile One will be manufactured in Germany in early 2026 and deployed for on-site training at customers to enhance its AI model capabilities. Soon, Europe will enter its second wave of automation driven by intelligent technology.
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A new member joins the European humanoid robot team. German company Agile Robotics has launched its first industrial humanoid robot, Agile One, featuring intuitive human-robot interaction, dexterous hands (for grasping small screws and touching the screen), and AI-driven operation trained in the real world. It performs tasks such as material collection, handling, picking and placing, loading and unloading machine tools, tool handling, and precision operations. The emergence of humanoid robots by industrial robot companies is a natural progression; they are designed for areas inaccessible to traditional robotic arms and industrial robots, extending operational systems and enhancing business collaboration capabilities. Agile One will be manufactured in Germany in early 2026 and deployed for on-site training at customers to enhance its AI model capabilities. Soon, Europe will enter its second wave of automation driven by intelligent technology.

CyberRobo

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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.
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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.

Owen Gregorian

179,005 görüntüleme • 9 ay önce

A truly staggering number of AI-powered humanoid robots are emerging from Shenzhen, the booming Chinese tech hub. Shenzhen Dobot, which rose from a Kickstarter campaign to become an industrial automation leader, says its first humanoid robot, Atom, has entered mass production. Atom is positioned as a general-purpose cross-industry worker. Priced around $27,000, Atom boasts fine motor control that’s precise enough to pick up a cherry by the stem. Another major player is Pudu Robotics, which recently shipped its 100,000th service robot. Pudu is commercializing its wheeled and bipedal humanoids using its sizable customer base. Its flagship is the PUDU D9, a full-sized biped built to serve in places like warehouses, stores, and hotels. It sells for between $20,000 and $30,000. A newer firm, AI Squared, recently closed a funding round worth hundreds of millions of yuan to rush its Alpha Bot 2 general-purpose humanoid to market. The startup, founded in 2023, says its AI combines slow reasoning and fast motion planning so its robots can plan, talk, and move simultaneously. An even newer firm, Lumos Robotics, has reportedly raised nearly $28 million in angel funding to develop a full-stack humanoid robotics platform. The second-generation iteration of its flagship robot, the LUS 2, recently demonstrated the ability to get up from the ground in just a second. According to Lumos, the next-gen bot features upgraded actuators and sensors for athletic-level dexterity. LimX Dynamics, known for its agile quadrupeds and bipeds, just shared footage showcasing its CL-3 humanoid’s lifelike walking gait and gestures. LimX says its flagship humanoid can watch human movement videos and replicate them via motion conversion, with no hand coding required. Just a year after its establishment, the startup DIGIT has unveiled multiple lines of sci-fi-inspired humanoids. Its Starwalker robots switch between legged and wheeled locomotion to cover more than 10,000 square meters across multiple floors. They’re available in five different colors. DIGIT also has a robot named Xia Lan with a humanlike face that can show a range of expressions and emotions. The leading Chinese robotics firm UBTECH also recently introduced its first hyper-realistic humanoid robot, Una, intended for applications like customer service and event marketing. UBTECH says it’s begun mass-producing its Walker S humanoid robots that are reportedly helping assemble iPhones for Foxconn. Footage of a so-called intelligent swarm of these humanoids at a Zeekr factory shocked the world. Another EV maker, Xpeng, plans to start mass-producing its Iron humanoids in 2026. The robot reportedly stole the show during the 2025 Shanghai Auto Week. The Shenzhen firm that’s gotten the most attention outside the usual tech echo chambers is Engine AI, which is planning the world’s first full-sized humanoid robot boxing tournament.
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A truly staggering number of AI-powered humanoid robots are emerging from Shenzhen, the booming Chinese tech hub. Shenzhen Dobot, which rose from a Kickstarter campaign to become an industrial automation leader, says its first humanoid robot, Atom, has entered mass production. Atom is positioned as a general-purpose cross-industry worker. Priced around $27,000, Atom boasts fine motor control that’s precise enough to pick up a cherry by the stem. Another major player is Pudu Robotics, which recently shipped its 100,000th service robot. Pudu is commercializing its wheeled and bipedal humanoids using its sizable customer base. Its flagship is the PUDU D9, a full-sized biped built to serve in places like warehouses, stores, and hotels. It sells for between $20,000 and $30,000. A newer firm, AI Squared, recently closed a funding round worth hundreds of millions of yuan to rush its Alpha Bot 2 general-purpose humanoid to market. The startup, founded in 2023, says its AI combines slow reasoning and fast motion planning so its robots can plan, talk, and move simultaneously. An even newer firm, Lumos Robotics, has reportedly raised nearly $28 million in angel funding to develop a full-stack humanoid robotics platform. The second-generation iteration of its flagship robot, the LUS 2, recently demonstrated the ability to get up from the ground in just a second. According to Lumos, the next-gen bot features upgraded actuators and sensors for athletic-level dexterity. LimX Dynamics, known for its agile quadrupeds and bipeds, just shared footage showcasing its CL-3 humanoid’s lifelike walking gait and gestures. LimX says its flagship humanoid can watch human movement videos and replicate them via motion conversion, with no hand coding required. Just a year after its establishment, the startup DIGIT has unveiled multiple lines of sci-fi-inspired humanoids. Its Starwalker robots switch between legged and wheeled locomotion to cover more than 10,000 square meters across multiple floors. They’re available in five different colors. DIGIT also has a robot named Xia Lan with a humanlike face that can show a range of expressions and emotions. The leading Chinese robotics firm UBTECH also recently introduced its first hyper-realistic humanoid robot, Una, intended for applications like customer service and event marketing. UBTECH says it’s begun mass-producing its Walker S humanoid robots that are reportedly helping assemble iPhones for Foxconn. Footage of a so-called intelligent swarm of these humanoids at a Zeekr factory shocked the world. Another EV maker, Xpeng, plans to start mass-producing its Iron humanoids in 2026. The robot reportedly stole the show during the 2025 Shanghai Auto Week. The Shenzhen firm that’s gotten the most attention outside the usual tech echo chambers is Engine AI, which is planning the world’s first full-sized humanoid robot boxing tournament.

Mike Kalil

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🚨 BREAKING: Hyundai Worldwide to deploy tens of thousands of robots! Hyundai is scaling up its robotics strategy with a major investment in Boston Dynamics ' robotic platforms. The company plans to deploy tens of thousands of units — including the Atlas humanoid, Spot quadruped, and Stretch trailer-unloading robots—across its manufacturing and logistics operations in the coming years. Spot is already in use at Hyundai’s facilities, performing industrial inspection and predictive maintenance tasks. Atlas, Boston Dynamics’ bipedal robot, is next in line for factory deployment, aimed at addressing physically demanding and repetitive jobs. Beyond deployment, Hyundai will support Boston Dynamics’ growth by integrating the automaker’s manufacturing capabilities to boost robot production. The move is part of Hyundai’s broader ambition to lead in robotics and “physical AI”. That's so cool to see the scale-up phase with humanoids. Looking forward to seeing Atlas live in Boston this month. 🔥
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🚨 BREAKING: Hyundai Worldwide to deploy tens of thousands of robots! Hyundai is scaling up its robotics strategy with a major investment in Boston Dynamics ' robotic platforms. The company plans to deploy tens of thousands of units — including the Atlas humanoid, Spot quadruped, and Stretch trailer-unloading robots—across its manufacturing and logistics operations in the coming years. Spot is already in use at Hyundai’s facilities, performing industrial inspection and predictive maintenance tasks. Atlas, Boston Dynamics’ bipedal robot, is next in line for factory deployment, aimed at addressing physically demanding and repetitive jobs. Beyond deployment, Hyundai will support Boston Dynamics’ growth by integrating the automaker’s manufacturing capabilities to boost robot production. The move is part of Hyundai’s broader ambition to lead in robotics and “physical AI”. That's so cool to see the scale-up phase with humanoids. Looking forward to seeing Atlas live in Boston this month. 🔥

Lukas Ziegler

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Amazon could replace up to 75% of its workforce with robots. 🤖 The company reportedly plans to automate up to 75% of its operations which could translate to 600,000 U.S. workers being replaced by robots, according to internal documents viewed by the New York Times. Amazon, which was founded by Jeff Bezos, who is worth $226.8 billion, plans to save around 30 cents per item warehoused and delivered, through switching to automation. Amazon’s automation team also expects the company can avoid hiring more than 160,000 people in the United States it would otherwise need to have hired by 2027. Amazon said in a statement that the internal documents viewed by the New York Times ‘were incomplete and did not represent the company’s overall hiring strategy.’ The company currently has 1.2 million people in its American workforce. Source: NY Times
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Amazon could replace up to 75% of its workforce with robots. 🤖 The company reportedly plans to automate up to 75% of its operations which could translate to 600,000 U.S. workers being replaced by robots, according to internal documents viewed by the New York Times. Amazon, which was founded by Jeff Bezos, who is worth $226.8 billion, plans to save around 30 cents per item warehoused and delivered, through switching to automation. Amazon’s automation team also expects the company can avoid hiring more than 160,000 people in the United States it would otherwise need to have hired by 2027. Amazon said in a statement that the internal documents viewed by the New York Times ‘were incomplete and did not represent the company’s overall hiring strategy.’ The company currently has 1.2 million people in its American workforce. Source: NY Times

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🚨 BREAKING: German robot maker NEURA Robotics has raised €120 million in Series B funding to advance its cognitive robotics technology. Good to see the Europe robotics market moving! 🇪🇺 And yes I know this is news from mid-January, sometimes you have to be like Internet Explorer! Their product lineup includes collaborative arms, autonomous mobile robots, and humanoids. The funding will support new product development and the growth of its Neuraverse ecosystem, an operating system and marketplace for robotic skills. David Reger believes cognitive robots could become bigger than smartphones, with NEURA leading the way as Germany’s only humanoid robotics company. You can meet this and many other robots at the internationalhumanoidforum in Biel on the 20th & 21st of February! 🇨🇭 I also will be there, and I am happy to talk about the future of robotics!
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🚨 BREAKING: German robot maker NEURA Robotics has raised €120 million in Series B funding to advance its cognitive robotics technology. Good to see the Europe robotics market moving! 🇪🇺 And yes I know this is news from mid-January, sometimes you have to be like Internet Explorer! Their product lineup includes collaborative arms, autonomous mobile robots, and humanoids. The funding will support new product development and the growth of its Neuraverse ecosystem, an operating system and marketplace for robotic skills. David Reger believes cognitive robots could become bigger than smartphones, with NEURA leading the way as Germany’s only humanoid robotics company. You can meet this and many other robots at the internationalhumanoidforum in Biel on the 20th & 21st of February! 🇨🇭 I also will be there, and I am happy to talk about the future of robotics!

Lukas Ziegler

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🇯🇵 Japan Unveils Battlefield Robot Dog in Major Military Drill The Japan Ground Self Defense Force has demonstrated a four legged robotic unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) during the Fuji live fire exercise. The “robot dog” can navigate obstacles autonomously, carry up to 10 kg of equipment, move at around 8 km/h, and operate for roughly 3 hours on a single charge. A glimpse into the future of warfare, where robots may handle frontline logistics alongside soldiers.
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🇯🇵 Japan Unveils Battlefield Robot Dog in Major Military Drill The Japan Ground Self Defense Force has demonstrated a four legged robotic unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) during the Fuji live fire exercise. The “robot dog” can navigate obstacles autonomously, carry up to 10 kg of equipment, move at around 8 km/h, and operate for roughly 3 hours on a single charge. A glimpse into the future of warfare, where robots may handle frontline logistics alongside soldiers.

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