Neo Gamma Ignites a Presale Frenzy as the First True Consumer Humanoid Hits the Market
On October 28 2025, the world of home robotics takes a giant leap forward. 1X Technologies has officially opened the presale for its latest creation, the NEO Gamma, a landmark moment that signals the arrival of the first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed for everyday life.
Figure 03: The Most Advanced Humanoid Robot Yet
The robotics world just took another big step forward. Figure AI, the company behind the viral humanoid demos earlier this year, has unveiled the Figure 03, and it’s not just an upgrade.
It’s a complete redesign aimed at creating a truly general-purpose robot that can eventually work safely and efficiently alongside humans, whether in factories, offices, or even homes. Here’s what’s new and why it matters.
Introducing the $1,400 Bumi HouseBot - A New Dawn in Affordable Humanoids
In what may be heralded as a turning point in the consumer robotics market, Chinese startup Noetix Robotics has unveiled the Bumi humanoid robot, priced at $1,400 and aimed squarely at home and educational use.
Meet Yogi: The Soft-Touch Housebot Built to Feel Human, Not Replace You
While Tesla and others chase factory efficiency, Cartwheel Robotics is betting big on something far more personal, a humanoid that can actually connect with people. Their upcoming creation, Yogi, might just mark the beginning of humanoids designed not for assembly lines, but for living rooms.
DR02: The World’s First All-Weather Humanoid Robot by DEEP Robotics
DEEP Robotics has unveiled DR02, the world’s first all-weather humanoid robot, setting a new benchmark for real-world deployment in industrial, inspection, and outdoor environments. While most humanoids remain confined to labs and climate-controlled demo spaces, DR02 is built to perform in the wild—rain, dust, heat, and cold included.
Walmart’s Brief Robot Drop Shows How Close We Are to HouseBots in Every Home
A fascinating development recently surfaced in the world of robotics: a Unitree G1 humanoid robot was listed for sale on Walmart’s online marketplace, momentarily putting advanced robots within reach of curious consumers. While the listing was later removed, the event offers a window into shifting dynamics in robotics, cross-border supply chains, and the democratization of advanced machines.
Kinisi: The UK’s Practical Humanoid for Industrial Automation
The UK’s Kinisi humanoid robot is redefining what it means to be a versatile industrial worker. Unlike many humanoids designed purely for demonstration or research, Kinisi combines three powerful systems into one: a humanoid robot, a collaborative robotic arm, and an AGV (autonomous guided vehicle) base.
Newton Beta: A New Era in Robot Physics Simulation
A powerful new open-source robotics platform, Newton Beta, has been unveiled — co-developed by NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, and Disney Research | Walt Disney Imagineering, and managed under the Linux Foundation. This collaboration represents a major leap forward in the simulation and training infrastructure for embodied AI and robotics.
LimX Dynamics’ OLi Achieves True Whole-Body Autonomy
LimX Dynamics' Oli humanoid robot demonstrated a new level of autonomy by successfully completing a complex task chain: identifying, tracking, retrieving, and placing a tennis ball. The entire sequence, which included walking, bending, and squatting, was achieved through Whole-Body Loco-Manipulation with Active Perception. Critically, the operation was fully autonomous, relying on zero motion capture data and no remote control.
Tesla’s Optimus Robots Now Power the Majority of Factory Operations
Tesla has reached a new milestone in its journey toward full automation: Optimus humanoid robots are now performing the majority of physical work inside Tesla’s manufacturing facilities.
Westlake Robotics Unveils GAE: A Breakthrough “Shadow Function” AI That Lets Robots Mirror Human Movement in Real Time
Embodied AI startup Westlake Robotics, in collaboration with Westlake University, has announced a major innovation in human–robot interaction: GAE (General Action Expert) — an advanced “Shadow Function” AI model designed to generate robot actions that mimic a handler’s movements in real time.
Ant Group Backs AheadForm’s Vision to Give Robots Emotional Intelligence
In a major vote of confidence for emotion-aware AI, AheadForm has closed a new funding round exceeding 100 million RMB, led by Ant Group with Jinqiu Fund joining as co-investor. The capital injection will accelerate the development of AheadForm’s Emotional Foundation Model, a next-generation system designed to enable robots and digital entities to understand and express human emotion.
DexcelRobotics Unveils Apex Hand: A Leap Forward in Robotic Dexterity
A new player has entered the robotics arena with a breakthrough in dexterous manipulation. DexcelRobotics, a startup founded by a former core member of Tencent Robotics X, has launched its debut product, the Apex Hand. The company claims it is the first robotic hand in the industry capable of operating a smartphone single-handedly, a milestone that sets a new benchmark for robotic functionality.
XPENG’s Humanoid “Iron” Serves Up Coffee at IAA Munich
The future of robotics just brewed its cup. At this year’s IAA Mobility show in Munich, XPENG unveiled its humanoid robot, Iron, and gave attendees a taste, literally, of what’s coming. Instead of simply demonstrating balance or mechanical dexterity, Iron walked straight into everyday life by preparing and serving coffee.
UniXAI Humanoid Takes on Hotel Housekeeping
The UniXAI humanoid robot, fresh off its victory at the World Robot Games with two golds and one silver, has stepped into a new arena: real-world hotel operations. Known for its precision, adaptability, and award-winning design, UniXAI is now being put to the test in one of the most demanding service environments, hospitality.
Advancing Humanoid Balance Control with HuB
One of the greatest hurdles in humanoid robotics isn’t walking—it’s staying upright under pressure. While modern robots can run, climb, and even dance, true human-like balance remains elusive. Subtle shifts in weight, unexpected disturbances, or imperfect motion planning often send robots wobbling, forcing engineers to confront the limits of today’s control systems.
A recent breakthrough, called HuB (Humanoid Balance), is pushing the frontier of stability. Instead of relying on a single method, HuB takes a unified approach—blending optimization, machine learning, and robustness training into one framework designed to keep humanoids steady even in extreme conditions.
UBTECH Secures Huge Humanoid Robot Order with $35 Million Walker S2 Deal
In a landmark move for the global robotics industry, UBTECH Robotics has secured a $35 million order. The deal marks a new era in large-scale adoption of humanoids, pushing the sector beyond pilot programs and into true enterprise deployment.
Astribot and SEER Robotics Partner to Deploy Thousands of AI Robots in Manufacturing and Logistics
The humanoid robotics race just accelerated. Astribot and SEER Robotics have announced a landmark strategic partnership that will see thousands of AI-powered robots deployed across manufacturing plants and logistics hubs over the next two years.
This collaboration combines Astribot’s advanced humanoid platforms with SEER’s industry-leading robotics operating systems, designed to integrate seamlessly into complex industrial environments. The goal: to deliver automation at scale, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and reshaping how goods are made and moved.
Figure 02 Just Loaded the Dishwasher
Figure’s humanoid Figure 02 just completed a full, end-to-end dishwasher-loading task on its own—seeing messy dishes, planning grasps, opening racks, placing items, and closing up—another household milestone after recent laundry and washer-loading demos. It’s a small chore with big implications for general-purpose robotics in the home.
Phybot C1: A Small Humanoid Testing Big Ideas
When you think of humanoid robots, the spotlight usually falls on large, human-sized machines. But sometimes the most important innovations show up in smaller packages. Enter Phybot C1, a compact humanoid from Beijing measuring 1.28 meters tall, weighing 28 kilograms, and equipped with 25 degrees of freedom (DoF).