Southwest Airlines Bans Humanoid Robots After ‘Stewie’ Takes a Flight
Southwest Airlines banned humanoid robots after ‘Stewie’ flew to Dallas, exposing a gap in aviation safety rules as robotics technology advances rapidly.
Robotics
Boston Dynamics & Google DeepMind Team Up to Build Smarter Humanoid Robots
Boston Dynamics partners with Google DeepMind to bring foundational AI to humanoid robots, while training Atlas for real factory work. Here’s what it means.
Humanoid Robots Work 24/7: Figure AI & 1X Cross a Major Milestone
Figure AI hits 24/7 autonomous operation as 1X Technologies ramps production. What these humanoid robot milestones mean for industry and investors.
Figure AI Robots Hit 24/7 Milestone, Sorting 22,000 Packages Per Shift
Figure AI’s humanoid robots sorted 22,000 packages in 17 hours and achieved 24/7 nonstop operation — a landmark moment for industrial robotics in 2026.
Humanoid Robots in 2026: Who Makes Them and What Do They Cost?
Humanoid robots in 2026 range from $1,400 to $320,000. Explore who makes them, how they rank, and what it means for buyers and investors worldwide.
DAIMON Robotics Is Teaching Robot Hands to Actually Feel
DAIMON Robotics is developing tactile sensing technology to give robot hands a real sense of touch, potentially transforming manufacturing, healthcare, and AI robotics.
Humanoid Robots Are Coming Home: Figure and 1X Ramp Up Production
Figure AI and 1X Technologies are scaling humanoid robot production in 2025-26. 1X’s NEO is now available for pre-order as a home robot. Here’s what it means.
Waymo Recalls 3,500+ Robotaxis After Vehicle Swept Into Texas Creek
Waymo recalls over 3,500 robotaxis after a self-driving car entered a flooded Texas road and was swept into a creek, exposing a key AV safety gap.
1X’s NEO Humanoid Robot: From Preorder to Full-Scale Production
1X Technologies launches NEO humanoid robot preorders for homes while ramping production in 2026 alongside Figure. Here’s what it means for the future of robotics.
Unitree GD01: The World’s First Rideable Mecha Robot You Can Buy
Unitree Robotics unveils the GD01, the world’s first production-ready rideable mecha robot with a pilot cockpit. Here’s what it means for robotics and beyond.