Would You Want a HouseBot to Do Your Daily Chores? The Future Is Now
Imagine waking up to a clean home, your laundry folded, and breakfast prepared—all without lifting a finger. What once seemed like science fiction is rapidly becoming reality, as household robots evolve from simple vacuum cleaners to sophisticated assistants capable of handling a variety of domestic tasks.
Samsung's Ballie HouseBot Set to Transform Homes this Summer
Samsung's innovative HouseBot, Ballie, is set to make its debut in the United States and South Korea this summer. First introduced in 2020, Ballie has undergone significant enhancements, now featuring integration with Google's Gemini AI, which empowers it with advanced conversational abilities and a suite of interactive features.
Introducing Mech: The AI-Powered Super-Humanoid Revolutionizing Industry
In a groundbreaking development poised to transform industrial operations, the AI-powered super-humanoid robot named Mech has been unveiled. Engineered to handle strenuous and repetitive tasks, Mech is set to make significant impacts in sectors such as logistics and manufacturing.
Figure AI Accelerates Timeline for In-Home Humanoid Robot Testing
In a significant development for the home robotics industry, Figure AI has announced plans to commence alpha testing of its humanoid robot, Figure 02, in residential settings later this year. This marks a notable advancement from the company's original schedule, underscoring rapid progress in their artificial intelligence capabilities.
NEO by 1X: The Humanoid Home Assistant That’s Closer Than You Think
In a recent profile from The New York Times, journalist Cade Metz takes us inside the world of 1X Technologies, a company leading the charge in developing humanoid robots powered by cutting-edge AI. Their star creation? A robot named NEO—and it's not just another science project.
NEO by 1X: The Rise of the Leaf-Picking Generalist HouseBot
In a series of early demo clips shared by the team at 1X Technologies, a quietly remarkable robot named NEO is seen doing something almost poetic: picking up leaves from the ground and neatly placing them into a bag. That may sound simple—but it signals something huge.
AGIBOT and Pi Join Forces to Unlock Multimodal Embodied Intelligence in HouseBots
In a major move set to reshape the landscape of humanoid robotics, Chinese robotics firm AGIBOT has announced a strategic collaboration with Pi, a frontier artificial intelligence company, to pioneer the development of multimodal embodied intelligence. The partnership centers on leveraging VLA (Vision-Language-Action) architectures, enabling humanoid robots to autonomously complete complex, real-world life tasks with minimal human intervention.
How The Bot Company’s $2.5B Valuation Signals a Tipping Point for HouseBots
The Bot Company, helmed by ex-Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt, has secured a jaw-dropping $194 million in fresh funding—pushing its valuation to an eye-popping $2.5 billion, despite not having released a single product. The round, led by VC heavyweight Greenoaks, builds on earlier investment from Spark Capital and tech luminary Nat Friedman.
Let that sink in: a sub-one-year-old company with zero revenue is already valued like a mid-size unicorn. Why? Because everyone sees the same future we do—one where smart, capable robots are a staple in homes, not just labs or factories.
The Rise of In-Home Robot Caretakers: What the Future Could Look Like
Imagine a future where your aging loved ones can receive support right at home—not just from visiting caregivers, but from robots designed to assist with everyday tasks and promote independence. While it may sound like a scene out of The Jetsons, this future is inching closer to reality thanks to advances in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Meet XMAN-R1: The AI-Powered Wheeled Humanoid Revolutionizing Hospitality
In a bold step forward for service robotics, Shanghai KEENON has unveiled its latest innovation: the XMAN-R1, a wheeled humanoid robot designed to transform the hospitality landscape. Combining the efficiency of wheeled mobility with cutting-edge AI capabilities, XMAN-R1 is already making waves in hotels, restaurants, and bars around the world.