Meet Gabi: The Humanoid Robot Ordained as a Buddhist Monk in South Korea
South Korea’s humanoid robot Gabi was ordained as a Buddhist monk ahead of Buddha’s Birthday 2026 — raising profound questions about AI, consciousness, and faith.
Robotics
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, Spot & AI: A Robot Renaissance in 2026
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot nails a handstand, Spot teams with Google Gemini AI, and Atlas heads to the factory floor. Here’s what it all means.
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, Spot, and the AI Robotics Revolution
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas nails a handstand, Spot teams up with Google Gemini AI, and Atlas trains for factory work — a deep dive into what it all means.
Bebop the Humanoid Robot Is Going Viral — and Grounding Flights
Bebop the humanoid robot delayed a Southwest flight by over an hour and wowed crowds at a Chicago medical conference — signaling robots are truly going mainstream.
WaiV Robotics Launches Autonomous Drone Landing System for Moving Ships
WaiV Robotics emerges from stealth with an autonomous drone launch and landing system for moving ships at sea, targeting offshore energy, defense, and rescue ops.
WaiV Robotics Wants Drones to Land on Moving Ships at Sea
WaiV Robotics has unveiled an autonomous drone landing system for moving ships at sea, targeting offshore energy, logistics, and defense markets.
Humanoid Robots Are Here: Rankings, Production Ramp-Ups & What’s Next
Tesla, Unitree, Figure, and 1X lead the 2026 humanoid robot race. See who ranks highest and which companies are scaling production right now.
ABB Robotics Launches OmniVance: Autonomous Surface Finishing Cell
ABB Robotics unveils OmniVance, an autonomous AI-powered surface finishing cell for automotive and aerospace manufacturing. Here’s what it means for factories.
Humanoid Robots Are Heating Up: Production, Markets, and Meta’s Big Bet
Figure, 1X scale humanoid robot production; Meta acquires ARI startup; analysts warn the market may be smaller than it looks. A full breakdown.
Robotaxis Hit the Gas: U.S. Industry Booms While Regulators Catch Up
U.S. robotaxis are booming, but regulators struggle to keep up — even over basics like issuing traffic tickets. A deep dive into the industry’s growth and governance gaps.