Humanoid Robots Are Moving In: From Factories to Flights to Your Home
Humanoid robots are scaling up production, entering homes, and even buying airline seats — but is the hype justified? A comprehensive look at where things stand in 2026.
Robotics
Unitree GD01: The Real-Life Mecha Robot You Can Actually Buy
Unitree Robotics unveils the GD01, the world’s first production-ready manned mecha robot. Here’s what it is, how it works, and why it matters globally.
Zoox Robotaxi: Amazon’s Bold Bet Gets Rave Reviews — and a Safety Investigation
Amazon’s Zoox robotaxi earns glowing ride reviews but faces an NHTSA investigation over 16 crashes. Here’s how it compares to Waymo and Tesla.
Boston Dynamics’ Robots Are Getting Smarter: Handstands, Gemini AI, and Factory Work
Boston Dynamics integrates Gemini AI into Spot, shows Atlas doing a handstand, and trains its humanoid for factory work. Here’s what it all means.
Figure & 1X Humanoids Step Up: From Factory Floors to Your Bedroom
Figure’s humanoid robot tidies a bedroom while 1X scales production. Here’s what these milestones mean for home automation and the future of robotics.
South Korea’s Humanoid Robot Monk Is Now Leading Buddhist Rituals
A humanoid robot monk has debuted at a South Korean Buddhist temple, performing rituals and chanting sutras — marking a new era for social robotics.
Unitree Brings App Store Ecosystem to Humanoid Robots
Unitree Robotics is launching an App Store-style ecosystem for humanoid robots, letting developers build and sell robot skill apps — a potential platform shift.
Humanoid Robots Fighting Goes Viral: What It Really Means
A viral video of humanoid robots fighting has stunned the internet. Here’s what it reveals about the rapid rise of humanoid robotics and AI.
DAIMON Robotics Is Teaching Robot Hands to Actually Feel
DAIMON Robotics is developing tactile-sensing robot hands powered by Physical AI, potentially transforming manufacturing, healthcare, and humanoid robotics.
DAIMON Robotics Is Giving Robot Hands the Sense of Touch
DAIMON Robotics is developing tactile sensing technology to give robot hands a real sense of touch — a key step toward Physical AI and dexterous humanoid robots.