China said humanoids are likely to become another disruptive technology that could transform the way we produce goods. 

Figure 01 took its first steps in public this week as the company unveils the first working edition of the humanoid robot.

Agility Robotics’ factory will produce the human-Centric, multi-purpose robot Digit at scale in the US CORVALLIS, OR.

Melonee Wise, Agility Robotics as CTO, joins the podcast to share her thoughts about the role humanoids will play in automation.

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, its first commercial humanoid that is capable of lifting 55 lbs and focusing on gross manipulation tasks in warehouses.

Unitree announced its plans to develop a sub-$90,000 humanoid robot today.

ASTM International’s legged robotics subcommittee has proposed a new test method for disturbance rejection tested of legged robotics.

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’s $9 million equity investment in Figure’s humanoid, Figure 01, will boost growth and commercialization since its inception less than a year ago.

A detailed look at the challenges and opportunities that exist for the evolving world of humanoids .

New subcommittee is developing standards and testing procedures to evaluate the performance of quadrupeds, bipedals and humanoids.

Learn how NASA is putting Valkyrie’s skills to the test as part of a reimbursable Space Act Agreement.

ASTM International’s Committee on Robotics, Automation and Autonomous Systems recently approved the creation of a new subcommittee for legged robots. 

Sanctuary AI announces the launch of its first human-scale, bipedal robot called Pheonix, powered by Carbon AI.

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’s bipedal robot CyberOne can recognize environmental sounds and identify a variety of human emotions.

Halfway through its stunt, the robot’s limbs locked up, rendering it a mere projectile that crashed into W.E.B. building.

Relive some of ASIMO’s most memorable moments as Honda gets ready to retire the acclaimed humanoid robot.

While companies are developing robots for specific purposes, Sanctuary is creating a general-purpose robot with human-like intelligence.

In September 2020, healthcare robotics, drones for inspection, and industrial automation received funding, but transactions slowed for autonomous vehicle developers.

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.