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.
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.
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.
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.
China’s Humanoid Robot Sales to Surpass 10,000 Units in 2025: The Dawn of Mass Commercialization
According to a new report from CCTV Finance, humanoid robot sales in China are expected to exceed 10,000 units in 2025, representing a 125% year-on-year increase. This milestone marks the industry’s first year of large-scale commercial adoption, a turning point that signals humanoids are transitioning from futuristic prototypes into everyday tools of productivity.
House Robots Mark 45 Years of Shenzhen’s Economic Miracle
This week, humanoid robots from UBTECH, Leju, Astribot, EngineAI, DaimonRobotics, Paxini, and other innovators came together to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, a milestone that represents not just China’s reform and opening up, but also the birth of countless technological miracles.
OMNIHEAD: The Modular Future of Humanoid Robotics
Imagine upgrading your humanoid robot the same way you upgrade your computer. Need more vision? Snap in a new module. Want stronger processing power? Slot in the next chip. That’s the disruptive promise behind OMNIHEAD from LANXIN Robotics, the world’s first truly modular head for humanoid robots.
From Folding Laundry to Redefining Home Life: The First Real Use Cases for a HouseBot
When most people imagine humanoid robots, the vision tends to swing between science fiction fantasy and industrial utility. But the first frontier where humanoids will quietly, and profoundly, enter our lives is far closer to home: folding laundry, loading the dishwasher, vacuuming floors, and tidying spaces.
These are not trivial tasks. They are repetitive, time-consuming, and yet essential to daily life. And they represent exactly the type of “structured chaos” humanoids are uniquely suited to handle, environments where objects vary slightly, but the end goals remain consistent.
PNDbotics Steals the Show at WAIC 2025 with Dynamic Duo: Adam and Adam-U
PNDbotics made an unforgettable entrance at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), delivering one of the most talked-about showcases of the event. For the first time ever, the company unveiled both its full-sized humanoid robot, Adam, and its intelligent data-collection counterpart, Adam-U, in a synchronized public appearance that captured the imagination of technologists and spectators alike.
LimX’s Humanoid Robot Walks Not Only on Two Legs, but Into the Future
LimX Dynamics is pushing the boundaries of physical agility meeting digital possibility. Their full-sized humanoid — the CL‑1 and its kin — are transforming how we think of robots: not just machines, but mobile platforms bringing artificial intelligence into three-dimensional, unpredictable human spaces.
AI-Powered “HouseBots” Under Development in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA – A cutting-edge robotics lab in Pittsburgh is engineering a new generation of adaptable, AI-driven “housebots”—robots designed to handle tasks in environments that are too hazardous or impractical for humans.
Meet Aura: The Humanoid That Turns Tomorrow Into Today
In a world rapidly shaped by technological innovation, Aura stands as a beacon of what’s next—and what’s now. Developed by Aura.co.th, this humanoid AI is more than a machine. It’s an intuitive presence. A graceful blend of design, intelligence, and emotion that redefines what it means to live alongside technology.
Meet Yanshee: The Next-Gen Classroom Humanoid from UBTECH
UBTECH’s Yanshee is a 15-inch open‑source humanoid robot designed specifically for high school and college STEM programs. Powered by a Raspberry Pi 3B running Raspbian, Yanshee features 17 servo-driven joints, an 8 MP camera, dual speakers and mic, and a wide array of extensible sensors—making it a robust hands‑on platform for real-world robotics and AI education.
Meet Reachy Mini : Is this the First True HouseBot?
Introducing Reachy Mini, the newest innovation from Pollen Robotics in collaboration with Hugging Face, designed to bring open-source robotics to everyone — from curious kids and educators to hackers and hardcore researchers. Priced at just $299, this expressive, pint-sized robot isn’t just affordable — it’s fully programmable, community-powered, and ready to use right out of the box.
Meet Isaac: The First Truly Useful HouseBot Is Finally Here
You’ve never had a robot in your home.
Not really.
Not one that folds your laundry, feeds your cat, waters your plants, finds your keys, and snaps a photo while doing it.
Until now.
A stealth startup just launched from Y Combinator with something that feels like it came from the future—but it’s very real, very functional, and it's shipping this year.
It’s called Isaac, and it’s the first personal robot that’s actually designed to live in your home and be useful from day one.
Chinese Robots Keep Getting Better
In a captivating demonstration circulating recently, a humanoid robot accurately mimicked human hand-clapping and handshake motions—bringing to life a new frontier in social-physical human–robot interaction. This isn’t just a flashy trick: it marks a shift in how robots can authentically interact with us through touch and rhythm.
Figure AI’s Workforce-Grade Humanoids: Premium Value in Industry
Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock recently emphasized that humanoid robots designed for workplace environments can command significantly higher prices than those built for home use. This strategy aligns with their mission: deploying humanoids like Figure 01/02/Helix in logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing—where advanced capabilities translate to real business value.
Google DeepMind Just Shrunk a Robot Brain: Introducing Gemini Robotics On-Device
In a move that could redefine the future of home robotics, Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics On-Device—a streamlined version of its powerful VLA (Vision-Language-Action) model, designed to run locally on robots with ultra-low latency.
ROKAE’s Humanoid Robots Are Here, Watch Out Tesla!
ROKAE Robotics, the Beijing-based frontrunner in industrial automation, has officially entered the humanoid robot race—unveiling two groundbreaking bipedal machines that redefine expectations for China's next-gen robotics. Here’s a deep dive into what makes these bots so compelling and what this means for our future helpers at home, work, and beyond.
Vietnam Joins Humanoid Race with VinMotion: Meet the Nation’s First Homegrown Robot
Vietnam is stepping boldly onto the global robotics stage with the debut of VinMotion, its first domestically developed humanoid robot—ushering in a new era of innovation from a country long seen more as a consumer of tech than a creator.