China's People's Liberation Army showcased a "Real Steel-style" military robot that precisely mimicked combat moves in real-time to defense representatives from 13 countries during the 12th International Army Cadets Week held November 3-9 at the Army Engineering University in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. The motion-controlled robot uses artificial intelligence and lightweight motion-sensing devices, according to Science and Technology Daily on November 28. Cadets from Morocco,

A Chinese startup has launched a new humanoid robot that can perform combat moves. The T800 humanoid robot is developed by the robotics startup EngineAI. Standing about 1.73 meters tall and weighing roughly 75 kilograms, it is built for practical operation rather than demonstration alone. The robot incorporates a high-torque actuation system capable of delivering up to 450 N·m at key joints, along with 29 degrees of freedom in the body and highly dexterous hands. A solid-stat

A Chinese startup has launched a new humanoid robot that can perform combat moves. The T800 humanoid robot is developed by the robotics startup EngineAI. Standing about 1.73 meters tall and weighing roughly 75 kilograms, it is built for practical operation rather than demonstration alone. The robot incorporates a high-torque actuation system capable of delivering up to 450 N·m at key joints, along with 29 degrees of freedom in the body and highly dexterous hands. A solid-stat

Credit: MIT In the not-so-distant future, tiny flying robots could play a crucial role in disaster response, helping locate survivors trapped beneath rubble after earthquakes or other catastrophic events. Unlike larger drones, these microrobots could navigate tight spaces that are inaccessible to conventional machines, weaving through debris while avoiding obstacles and unstable structures—much like real insects. Until now, aerial microrobots have been limited to slow, predic

A biohybrid robotic gripper with transparent artificial tendons connecting pink lab-grown muscle tissue to synthetic fingers.

This is a new dinosaur-styled robot. The innovation combines multi-modal bipedal robot TRON 1 with hyper-realistic dinosaur skin. Developed by China-based LimX Dynamics, the robot is bipedal fitted with a lifelike dinosaur outer shell. Under the dinosaur skin is TRON 1, a versatile, multi-modal two-legged robot designed for balance, locomotion, and adaptable movement across different terrains. When covered with a T-rex-styled dinosaur skin, the robot behaves like a mobile, f

UBTECH Robotics defended the authenticity of its video showing mass delivery of Walker S2 humanoid robots after Brett Adcock, CEO of US robotics company Figure, claimed the footage was computer-generated imagery on November 14. The Chinese firm released unedited single-take footage from Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, and plans to produce 5,000 units by 2026 and 10,000 by 2027 for automobile manufacturing and smart logistics. Wang Peng from Beijing Academy of Social Sciences at

A Chinese humanoid robot has dodged arrow with a side flip. MagicLab’s MagicBot Z1 robot has demonstrated impressive agility and control. The robot comfortably performs backflip and martial arts kicks with a spin. It also dodged an arrow with a side flip. The robot has also showed off dancing skills, showing a complete balance while performing critical moves. Designed for industrial, commercial, and companion applications, the robot comes with a 10000 mAh battery pack. The r

Chinese humanoid robot plays basketball with almost human-like accuracy. It dribbles, passes, and shoots smoothly after learning through thousands of simulated practice sessions. The robot moves across the court with balance, performing clean layups and controlled footwork effortlessly. Its AI system mimics human motion by studying real video and motion-capture training data. The fluid transitions between dribbling, shooting, and movement showcase impressive coordination

A Swiss company is using a new type of “brain” that will allow robots to conduct multiple types of tasks accurately. Flexion Robotics is developing reinforcement learning and a sim-to-real platform that can power humanoid robots across morphologies and tasks. The autonomy stack will turn capable machines into adaptable, autonomous systems. The stack will include the command layer, motion layer, control layer and intelligent layer. The new system will help develop robots that

University of British Columbia researchers built a "body-swap" robot that reveals how the brain interprets sensory delays, showing mechanical boosts can reduce sway by 80 percent—a discovery that could prevent falls costing Canada's healthcare system $5 billion annually.

Two humanoid robots recently carried out a logistics workflow in a fully autonomous manner at a warehouse. They moved a total of 32 boxes from uneven piles into storage racks without any remote control or human intervention. Each robot used real-time perception and motion planning to adjust to box placement and pile height dynamically. The robots walked through the same shared floor space, stayed balanced under load, and avoided collisions. They demonstrated the potential for

UBTech Robotics has secured a US$37 million contract to deploy humanoid Walker S2 robots at China-Vietnam border crossings. The world's first self-battery-replacing humanoids will handle guidance, inspections, and logistics, with deliveries beginning in December as China accelerates robotics commercialization.

Engineers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have created a heavy-duty robotic joint with 139kNm of torque and an AI control system with sub-0.1 mm precision for maintaining fusion reactors. These breakthroughs are critical for automating complex tasks in hazardous, radioactive environments.

Agile Robots has officially launched its first industrial humanoid robot, Named Agile ONE, the robot is designed to work safely and efficiently alongside humans and other robotic systems in factory settings. The innovation is built for a variety of tasks such as material gathering and transport, pick-and-place operations, machine tending, tool use, and precise manipulation. Agile ONE integrates an intuitive human-robot interaction design with what the company says is the worl

Agile Robots, founded by DLR experts, has launched its first humanoid, Agile ONE. Designed for industrial tasks and powered by a layered AI system, it will be manufactured in-house in Bavaria starting in early 2026, as the company aims to lead the "Physical AI" revolution.

This is BurnBot, a robotic prescribed fire system. It's a smart, remote-controlled machine designed to safely and efficiently burn vegetation to reduce wildfire risk. It’s not about reacting to fires, but preventing them by managing fuel loads in a high-tech way. It operates in tough weather, creates safe blacklines near structures, burns faster than crews, and logs full GPS and performance data. The tool offers advantages over traditional blading methods by protecting soil s

Zhejiang University researcher Jinyuan Liu and his team are systematically reviewing single-legged robots to overcome the hardware and control challenges preventing true bionic motion. Their work outlines a path using bio-inspired structures, lightweight fabrication, and intelligent control to achieve agile, efficient legged robots.

China's UBTech has started world's first mass delivery of humanoid robots. Hundreds of Walker S2 robots are being deployed directly into real factories. These humanoids mimic human motion with advanced joints and precise finger control. A key feature is autonomous battery-swapping, enabling nonstop 24/7 operation. Massive demand this year brings UBTECH orders worth nearly 800 million yuan. Major customers include top automakers and electronics manufacturers. READ ALSO:...

Hyundai Motor Group's $7.6 billion Georgia Metaplant deploys 850 robots and 300 automated guided vehicles to build 500,000 EVs yearly. Despite EV market challenges, the facility employs 1,400 workers toward a goal of 8,500 jobs while achieving unprecedented manufacturing automation.

Chinese company has recently unveiled its next-generation Iron humanoid robot. With its highly human-like appearance and catwalk-like graceful gait, the humanoid is different from the design concepts of most robots It has a humanoid spine, bionic muscles, and fully covered flexible skin, and supports customization for different body shapes. With 82 degrees of freedom throughout the body, its movements are natural, smooth, and flexible, capable of achieving, catwalk walking an

French nuclear startup NAAREA partners with Italian robotics firm Fluid Wire Robotics to develop radiation-hardened robotic systems for handling XAMR microreactors. The technology enables precision operations in extreme conditions including 1.5 MGy radiation levels, advancing next-gen nuclear automation.

UK-based Humanoid is partnering with SAP to integrate cognitive humanoid robots into industrial workflows. Their first pilot with Martur Fompak International uses the HMND 01 platform and SAP’s embodied AI to automate complex seat assembly, targeting a $15–20 billion market by 2030.

China showcases robot dogs laden with explosives in battlefield exercise.

Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed soft robots that operate without computers or electronics. Powered solely by air, these robots can synchronize their movements and perform tasks like sorting objects and detecting edges, heralding a new era of embodied intelligence.

Chinese surgeons from Sun Yat-sen University have performed a groundbreaking remote robotic eye surgery, using 5G technology to operate on a patient over 4,000 kilometers away. The procedure, led by Professor Lin Haotian, was completed in less than seven minutes with micron-level precision.

YouTuber Cody "WhistlinDiesel" Detwiler's viral video shows his $80,000 Unitree G1 robot attempting to cook but instead destroying his kitchen, slipping in spilled food, and shattering household items. The clip garnered 1.3 million views, highlighting the current limitations of home-assistant robots.

Researchers from TU Delft have created an algorithm that allows a team of autonomous drones to work together to transport heavy, dynamically changing payloads. The system, using up to four quadrotors, can compensate for wind and obstacles, enabling precise placement in complex environments for future rescue and construction missions.

Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) and Mithril Defense have achieved a world-first: successfully demonstrating a non-lethal drone interdiction of a human subject. The MERLIN-Interdictor system uses BolaWrap® technology to engage threats from the air, creating a new Drone-First-Responder Interdiction (DFR-X) category for school safety and public protection.

People's Liberation Army robot dogs loaded with explosives were deployed in an amphibious landing exercise simulating an assault on Taiwan, but CCTV documentary showed the robots being shot down on open beaches. Landing unit commander Ren Mengqi said destroyed unmanned equipment forced resorting to "the most primitive approach – using humans," resulting in "heavy casualties." The drill, featuring footage from Strait Thunder 2025A in April, marked one of six large-scale joint

"Circus SE, based in Munich, has launched its autonomous AI cooking robot CA-1 Series 4 in REWE Region West supermarkets. The first location in Düsseldorf Heerdt offers restaurant-quality meals from €6, showcasing a global first in integrating AI-powered robotics into retail. CEO Nikolas Bullwinkel calls it a step toward scalable, sustainable food automation."

UK startup Humanoid and Germany’s Schaeffler have achieved a breakthrough in industrial automation, completing a proof of concept where a pre-alpha humanoid robot autonomously picked metal bearing rings in a near-production environment. Founder Artem Sokolov says the success proves humanoids can deliver real-world value even at early development stages.

Guangdong Institute of Intelligence Science and Technology (GDIIST) unveiled the BI Explorer (BIE-1), a refrigerator-sized brain-like intelligent computer with 1,152 CPU cores, 4.8 terabytes of memory, and 204 terabytes of storage that uses 90 percent less power than traditional supercomputers. The device achieves 100,000 tokens per second training speed and 500,000 tokens per second inference speed while running on a household electrical socket and maintaining temperatures b

AnyWit Robotics deployed "Xiao An", a 1.4-meter-tall humanoid robot, as a teaching assistant at Primary School Affiliated to Hefei Normal School in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province on Monday. The world's first classroom-scenario AI education robot emotionally engaged with students and provided thought-provoking responses during a science lesson about sound and musical instruments, according to deputy general manager Hu Likang, with plans to expand to other academic subjects

Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) researchers led by Dr. Cheol Hoon Park have developed an automated weaving system producing "fabric muscle" from 25-micrometer shape memory alloy wire. The 10-gram fabric lifts 10-15 kilograms, enabling wearable robots weighing less than 2 kilograms that reduce muscle effort by 40 percent during physical tasks and improve shoulder movement by 57 percent in clinical trials at Seoul National University Hospital, with findings pu

The world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot has been launched. Designed to transform life at home, the NEO humanoid robot automates everyday chores. The robot offers personalized assistance so people can spend more time on the things that matter. With intuitive, user-friendly features and a revolutionary hardware platform, NEO is the safest, most affordable, and most capable humanoid on earth. NEO brings the science-fiction idea of robots from the movie screen into realit

"Norwegian robotics company 1X has launched NEO, the world's first consumer-ready humanoid robot. CEO Bernt Børnich says NEO closes the gap between sci-fi and reality, handling chores from laundry to organization while offering screen-free conversational assistance to free up your mental space and time."

This robot that you see mimicking meditation is a Chinese company's new humanoid. Named DR02 humanoid, the robot is developed by Hangzhou-based Deep Robotics company. The robot delivers 275 trillion operations per second of computing power and features an advanced multi-sensor suite. The DR02 offers IP66 protection rating, making it highly resistant to dust and water. With its powerful integrated system, the robot can detect obstacles, create detailed maps, and adapt its move

Chinese robotic company Unitree has unveiled its new humanoid robot H2. The new humanoid can dance, kickbox and even walk a fashion runway with smooth, humanlike motion. The next-generation bipedal humanoid is 5.9 feet tall and weighs around 70 kilograms. The Unitree H2 is seen twirling gracefully through ballet-inspired spins, including perfectly executed pirouettes and arabesques, before throwing precise kickboxing punches. The robot also showcases its impressive joint flex

Engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington have created a soft, air-powered exoskeleton that cuts muscle activity by up to 22% during lifting tasks. The device, developed by a team including Dr. Veysel Erel and Eshwara Prasad Sridhar, aims to prevent the 30% of workplace injuries caused by musculoskeletal disorders, saving billions annually.

"A team led by Dr. Su Ryon Shin of Harvard Medical School has published a roadmap for creating robots powered by living muscle tissue. These biohybrid machines, built using 3D bioprinting and other advanced techniques, could lead to robots that heal, adapt, and perform medical tasks inside the human body."

A new module launched by robotics company Lucid Bots lets its Sherpa drone paint buildings. Already known for cleaning exteriors and windows, the drone can now spray paint and coatings. The Sherpa drone can reach up to 160 feet and operate continuously with a power tether. With the new painting module, it can cover more than 200 square feet per minute. Lucid Bots claim that one operator can manage the drone easily using simple controls, completing jobs up to three times faste

Chinese startup X-Control has developed the Janus-1, a single-passenger tandem-rotor helicopter that folds for garage storage and requires no pilot's license to fly. Unlike electric VTOLs, the Janus-1 uses a turboshaft engine burning diesel or jet fuel, delivering 62 mph cruising speed and 40 minutes of flight time while carrying up to 440 pounds of passenger or cargo weight.

A Chinese firm's humanoid robot can perfectly pick up a tennis ball. LimX Dynamics Oli robot is showing precision in conducting human-like tasks. The autonomous robot recently sensed tennis balls, picked them up from the floor, and tossed them into a basket. The robot's dual-arm tracking extends up to 200cm vertically and 180cm horizontally. This helps robot to conduct tough tasks. With recent experiment, the robot has shown capability of conducting real-world tasks.

Struggling with slow robot navigation? Researchers have developed LiteRBS, a new algorithm that cuts pathfinding time by up to 98% and memory use by 96%. Discover how this intelligent bidirectional search is enabling robots to make lightning-fast decisions in complex, real-world environments.

Scientists have created "metabots"—flat sheets that transform into complex, moving robots without a single motor. Using smart materials that respond to electricity, these shapeshifting machines can fold into hundreds of structures, crawl, jump, and even grip objects. Discover how this breakthrough is flattening the future of robotics.

Honor unveils world's first 'Robot Phone' design that looks and acts like a pocket-sized ‘Wall-E’. The phone concept imagines a future where your phone can look around, talk back, and even show emotion through AI and robotics. The concept device that blends AI, robotics, and mobile design into what it calls a “new species” of technology. Honor described the device as one that “will integrate AI-powered multi-modal intelligence, robotic functionality, and advanced handheld ima

Scientists have created a smart robotic skin that enables tiny, vine-like robots to steer through our most fragile environments. Watch as this millimeter-wide robot navigates a model of human arteries and a jet engine, heralding a new era for micro-scale exploration and medical technology.

Credit: Skyborne Technologies Skyborne Technologies today unveiled CODiAQ (Controller-Operated Direct-Action Quadruped), a next-generation ground robotic system that pairs modular weapon payloads with AI-assisted targeting to deliver precision remote direct-fire and ballistic breaching capabilities. Rapid RDT&E for CODiAQ was funded by the OASW (SO/LIC) SSO Irregular Warfare Capabilities Development & Innovation Directorate. Built to expand warfighter options on the modern ba

Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified the first-ever hardware vulnerability that enables attackers to compromise the privacy of AI users by exploiting the physical hardware running the AI systems. “What we’ve discovered is an AI privacy attack,” explains Joshua Kalyanapu, Ph.D. student at NC State and first author of the study. “Unlike traditional security attacks that steal data stored in a system’s memory, privacy attacks extract information not dir