China said humanoids are likely to become another disruptive technology that could transform the way we produce goods.
Figure 01 humanoid takes first public steps
Figure 01 took its first steps in public this week as the company unveils the first working edition of the humanoid robot.
Agility Robotics opening RoboFab to manufacture humanoid robots
Agility Robotics’ factory will produce the human-Centric, multi-purpose robot Digit at scale in the US CORVALLIS, OR.
Agility Robotics’ Melonee Wise on how humanoids can fill automation gaps
Melonee Wise, Agility Robotics as CTO, joins the podcast to share her thoughts about the role humanoids will play in automation.
Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas details the Apollo humanoid
On this episode, Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas details the new Apollo humanoid and take us through the history of bipedal development at the company.
Apptronik unveils Apollo humanoid robot
Apptronik unveils Apollo, its first commercial humanoid that is capable of lifting 55 lbs and focusing on gross manipulation tasks in warehouses.
Unitree teases new H1 humanoid robot
Unitree announced its plans to develop a sub-$90,000 humanoid robot today.
ASTM legged robotics committee proposes new test method
ASTM International’s legged robotics subcommittee has proposed a new test method for disturbance rejection tested of legged robotics.
Evolving humanoid robotic dexterity from toddler to adult
Which is better, precise machines that can’t do much, or imprecise machines that can perform precise tasks? Contactile Co-founder Heba Khamis explores what’s really required for a full scope of human-like dexterity.
Intel Capital invests in Figure as humanoid takes first steps
Intel Capital’s $9 million equity investment in Figure’s humanoid, Figure 01, will boost growth and commercialization since its inception less than a year ago.
Humanoids ready to take first steps
A detailed look at the challenges and opportunities that exist for the evolving world of humanoids .
ASTM seeking members for legged robotics subcommittee
New subcommittee is developing standards and testing procedures to evaluate the performance of quadrupeds, bipedals and humanoids.
Why NASA is testing its Valkyrie humanoid in Australia
Learn how NASA is putting Valkyrie’s skills to the test as part of a reimbursable Space Act Agreement.
ASTM announces legged robotics subcommittee
ASTM International’s Committee on Robotics, Automation and Autonomous Systems recently approved the creation of a new subcommittee for legged robots.
Sanctuary AI unveils general purpose humanoid robot
Sanctuary AI announces the launch of its first human-scale, bipedal robot called Pheonix, powered by Carbon AI.
Agility Robotics’ Jonathan Hurst to keynote Robotics Summit
In his keynote talk, Agility co-founder and CTO Jonathan W. Hurst will give an inside look at the process of developing bipedal robots.
Xiaomi demos new CyberOne bipedal robot
Xiaomi’s bipedal robot CyberOne can recognize environmental sounds and identify a variety of human emotions.
Watch Disneyland’s Spider-Man robot crash during a stunt
Halfway through its stunt, the robot’s limbs locked up, rendering it a mere projectile that crashed into W.E.B. building.
Relive ASIMO’s most memorable moments
Relive some of ASIMO’s most memorable moments as Honda gets ready to retire the acclaimed humanoid robot.
Sanctuary Cognitive Systems closes $58.5 million funding round
While companies are developing robots for specific purposes, Sanctuary is creating a general-purpose robot with human-like intelligence.
Robotics investments recap: September 2020
In September 2020, healthcare robotics, drones for inspection, and industrial automation received funding, but transactions slowed for autonomous vehicle developers.
Toyota Research Institute shows service robot prototypes in virtual open house
Toyota Research Institute demonstrated its research into machine learning, simulation, and manipulation in a virtual open house, which included a ceiling-mounted kitchen gantry robot.