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Chinese Robotics Firm Ships 5,500 Humanoid Robots in 2025
InnovationJan 19

Chinese Robotics Firm Ships 5,500 Humanoid Robots in 2025

Unitree Robotics delivered more than 5,500 walking humanoid robots in 2025, outpacing American competitors by over 35 times. The milestone signals rapid progress in making advanced robotics accessible and affordable worldwide.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Dancing Robots Wow Crowds at Beijing Tech Show
InnovationMar 28

Dancing Robots Wow Crowds at Beijing Tech Show

Unitree Robotics stole the show at Beijing's latest AI and robotics expo with dancing robots that had tech enthusiasts buzzing. The performance showcased how far consumer robotics has come in making advanced technology feel fun and accessible.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Chinese Robot Lets Humans Pilot Real-Life Mecha for $650K
InnovationMay 13

Chinese Robot Lets Humans Pilot Real-Life Mecha for $650K

A Chinese robotics company just turned science fiction into reality with a pilotable transformer-style robot that stands nearly 9 feet tall. The GD01 lets humans control a massive mechanical suit straight out of anime and blockbuster movies.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Delivery Robots Create New Jobs: Meet the Robot Wranglers
SolutionsFeb 25

Delivery Robots Create New Jobs: Meet the Robot Wranglers

As delivery robots roll through 20 US cities, they're creating an unexpected workforce of "robot wranglers" who rescue stuck bots, clean sensors, and keep fleets running. Charlie Snodgrass went from delivering food himself to managing the robots that replaced him—earning $54,000 a year in a job that didn't exist five years ago.

Google News - Jobs Created3 min read
Beijing Robotics Hub Reaches 18,000 Global Robot Shipments
InnovationFeb 12

Beijing Robotics Hub Reaches 18,000 Global Robot Shipments

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.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
1980s Hobbyists Built Walking Robot in an Attic
InnovationMay 31

1980s Hobbyists Built Walking Robot in an Attic

A British photographer with no robotics training rallied friends to build a life-size walking robot using "air muscles" instead of motors. Their weekly spaghetti dinners and scrap-yard finds launched a company that's still pioneering robotics today.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
Ghost Robotics Hits 1,000 Robot Sales in 10 Years
VideosApr 27

Ghost Robotics Hits 1,000 Robot Sales in 10 Years

A Philadelphia robotics company has deployed over 1,000 walking robots since 2015, marking a major milestone in bringing science fiction to real-world security and defense. CEO Gavin Kenneally will share a decade of breakthrough lessons at Boston's Robotics Summit in May 2026.

The Robot Report2 min read
Filipino Students Win Global Robotics With Healthcare Robot
Community HeroesJun 3

Filipino Students Win Global Robotics With Healthcare Robot

A Filipino student team just won a world robotics championship with a robot designed to help patients navigate hospitals and receive care. Their creation, Project FRANCIS, beat international competitors and earned them a presidential welcome home.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Chinese Robot Hits 10 m/s, Nearly Matches Usain Bolt
InnovationApr 13

Chinese Robot Hits 10 m/s, Nearly Matches Usain Bolt

A humanoid robot just clocked sprint speeds rivaling the world's fastest human, marking a stunning leap in robotics. Chinese startup Unitree's H1 robot hit 10 meters per second on a track, approaching Usain Bolt's legendary record.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Iowa Teen Robotics Team Wins State With Transforming Robot
InnovationMar 16

Iowa Teen Robotics Team Wins State With Transforming Robot

A student-led robotics team from Iowa designed a robot that transforms into a ramp, solving a space challenge that stumped competitors and earning them a state championship. The EagleBots grew from 3 members to 24 while teaching STEM skills across their community.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Robot Company Bear Acquires Kinisi, Adds Humanoid to Fleet
Videos3d ago

Robot Company Bear Acquires Kinisi, Adds Humanoid to Fleet

Bear Robotics just bought Kinisi Robotics to add humanoid manipulation technology to its 16,000 deployed service robots. The move transforms Bear's delivery and cleaning robots into a complete automation platform that can now pick up and handle objects.

The Robot Report3 min read
Engineer Teaches Robots Through 100s of Practice Sessions
InnovationApr 30

Engineer Teaches Robots Through 100s of Practice Sessions

In China's northeast, a robot engineer is teaching humanoid robots to move like humans by demonstrating actions hundreds of times while wearing motion-capture technology. Her patient training is helping create robots that can safely work alongside people in real-world environments.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Japan Bets on Robot Software as China Leads Manufacturing
InnovationApr 18

Japan Bets on Robot Software as China Leads Manufacturing

While China dominates humanoid robot production, Japanese companies are carving out a new niche in the global robotics race. They're focusing on the "brain" behind the bots: AI software that helps robots think and act in real-world situations.

Euronews2 min read
China's Humanoid Robots Heading to Singapore in 2026
InnovationMay 22

China's Humanoid Robots Heading to Singapore in 2026

Advanced AI-powered robots that can pour tea and perform health checks are coming to Singapore as Chinese robotics firms plan major expansion into the city-state. Eight companies will launch large-scale trials at Punggol Digital District later this year.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Chinese Robots Run Up Walls in Stunning Stage Performance
InnovationFeb 18

Chinese Robots Run Up Walls in Stunning Stage Performance

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.

Google News - Business2 min read
Robot Learns to Play Tennis Using Imperfect Human Data
InnovationMar 16

Robot Learns to Play Tennis Using Imperfect Human Data

A humanoid robot has learned to play tennis by watching fragmentary human movements, not perfect demonstrations. The breakthrough could help robots master complex tasks even when training data is messy or incomplete.

Futurism2 min read
Chinese Robot Smashes Half-Marathon Record in 50 Minutes
InnovationApr 23

Chinese Robot Smashes Half-Marathon Record in 50 Minutes

A humanoid robot just ran a half-marathon faster than any human in history, completing the 13-mile course in under 51 minutes. The breakthrough suggests robots may soon handle dangerous jobs and complex real-world tasks.

Google: marathon world record2 min read
Robot Walks and Grabs Objects at the Same Time
InnovationJan 31

Robot Walks and Grabs Objects at the Same Time

A new humanoid robot just showed off something surprisingly rare: picking up objects while walking around. Multiple robotics teams are pushing the boundaries of what machines can do in one smooth motion.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
Chinese Robot Startup Hits $42B in Just 10 Years
InnovationJun 9

Chinese Robot Startup Hits $42B in Just 10 Years

A small-town entrepreneur who started building robot dogs in a 20-square-meter garage office just became China's fastest tech company to reach public markets. Unitree Robotics went from prototype to $42 billion valuation in a decade, proving that world-class innovation doesn't need fancy credentials.

Google News - Startup Success2 min read
China's Robot Festival Showcases Humanoid Innovation
InnovationFeb 17

China's Robot Festival Showcases Humanoid Innovation

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.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read

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