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Toyota just signed a deal to bring humanoid robots into its Canadian factory to handle the toughest jobs workers don't want. The goal is to keep people safer while letting them focus on work that actually needs a human touch.
A South Korean company just made humanoid robots more affordable and practical with a newly commercialized robotic hand designed for real-world use. The lightweight gripper could open doors for smaller companies and researchers who've been priced out of the market.
Robots are making breakthrough leaps in autonomy and human-like movement, from synchronized martial arts performances to NASA rovers navigating Mars independently. These advances signal a future where robots work alongside humans more naturally than ever.
After a successful year-long pilot, Toyota's largest plant outside Japan is adding humanoid robots to help workers with repetitive tasks. The move could transform how automotive workers spend their days on the factory floor.
Humanoid robots stole the show at China's biggest TV event, and now companies can't keep up with orders. Delivery dates have been pushed back two months as consumer excitement reaches new heights.
Humanoid robots performed martial arts routines with children at China's Spring Festival Gala, running up walls and wielding nunchucks in a choreographed display. The performance shows how far China's robotics industry has advanced in just one year.
Humanoid robots performed advanced martial arts, including backflips and parkour, at China's most-watched annual celebration. The show drew nearly half a million YouTube views and marked a dramatic leap from last year's simple movements.
Tiny humanoid robots are stealing hearts at Beijing's Spring Festival, performing traditional lion dances and playing autonomous soccer matches. The tech-themed temple fair showcases how China's AI advances are meeting ancient cultural celebrations.
The Year of the Horse arrived with an unexpected twist as humanoid robots performed martial arts alongside traditional temple prayers and fireworks across the globe. From Beijing's high-tech celebrations to incense-filled temples in Hong Kong, the world's most important holiday blended ancient customs with cutting-edge innovation.
Humanoid robots performed martial arts and traditional dances at China's most-watched television event, showcasing how far robotics has come. The annual CCTV Spring Festival gala brought cutting-edge technology to 1.3 billion viewers celebrating the new year.
Humanoid robots performed martial arts and comedy alongside humans at China's most-watched TV event, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. The technological showcase revealed how far robotics has advanced and where the industry is headed next.
Traditional prayers, fireworks, and temple visits marked Lunar New Year celebrations across East Asia on Tuesday as millions welcomed the Year of the Horse. The festivities blended ancient customs with modern touches, including humanoid robots joining the celebrations.
Humanoid robots performed martial arts, comedy sketches, and synchronized dance routines on China's most-watched TV show, highlighting the country's rapid progress in robotics technology. The annual Spring Festival gala drew 79% of China's live TV viewers and showcased why the nation now leads the world in humanoid robot production.
Humanoid robots named Pepper and NAO are already helping children overcome medical fears, practice speech therapy, and manage chronic illness in hospitals across three continents. New research from the University of Victoria reveals how these empathetic machines are paving the way for a future where caring robots become as common as nurses.
A major tech company will begin selling flying cars to consumers in China by late 2026, with the first models priced under $300,000. The same AI technology powering these vehicles is also being used to create humanoid robots for factories and offices.
China's robotics industry exploded in 2025, shipping 18,000 humanoid robots worldwide—a 508% jump from the previous year. Inside a Beijing innovation park, robots are now threading needles, running marathons, and transforming how we think about AI's future.
A robotics company born from a NASA challenge just raised nearly $1 billion to build helpful humanoid robots for warehouses and factories. The Texas startup is turning science fiction into reality with machines that can think, see, and adapt.
A Chinese robotics company just raised $200 million to bring humanoid robots from the lab into everyday life. Their adaptable machines can switch from walking to manipulating objects, bringing us closer to helpful robots that work alongside humans.
Louisiana just became the first U.S. state to officially back humanoid robots in an active factory. The groundbreaking pilot at a steel plant could help solve labor shortages while creating better jobs.
While humanoid robots grab headlines, practical wheeled robots are quietly revolutionizing warehouses with better performance and lower costs. Experts say businesses should focus on results, not science fiction dreams.
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