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Elon Musk praises China’s Unitree dancing humanoid robot as ‘impressive’

Elon Musk praises China’s Unitree dancing humanoid robot as ‘impressive’

Elon Musk has praised the Unitree G1, a Chinese humanoid robot seen as a rival to Tesla's Optimus, after it performed as backup dancers at a live concert in China.
AI-powered humanoid robot shoots human after being persuaded

AI-powered humanoid robot shoots human after being persuaded

Humanoid robots move with human-like precision

Humanoid robots move with human-like precision

‘It is fake’: US robotics firm Figure CEO questions authenticity of China’s humanoid robots marching video

‘It is fake’: US robotics firm Figure CEO questions authenticity of China’s humanoid robots marching video

Brett Adcock, founder and CEO of U.S. robotics company Figure, says a viral video by China’s UBTECH Robotics that shows hundreds of humanoid robots marching formation is not real, arguing the footage is computer-generated.
December 3, 2025 | 09:19 pm PT
'Hardest-working' humanoid robot hits milestone after moving 100,000 warehouse totes

'Hardest-working' humanoid robot hits milestone after moving 100,000 warehouse totes

Agility Robotics announced that its humanoid robot Digit has moved over 100,000 totes at a U.S. warehouse, marking a key milestone in proving its real-world logistics capabilities.
November 26, 2025 | 12:28 am PT
Engineer says he was fired after warning Figure AI’s robot could 'fracture a human skull'

Engineer says he was fired after warning Figure AI’s robot could 'fracture a human skull'

A former head of product safety at Figure AI is suing the company for wrongful termination after warning executives that its robots "were powerful enough to fracture a human skull."
November 24, 2025 | 01:58 am PT
Quiz: Which robotics firm builds a humanoid robot cheaper than an iPhone?

Quiz: Which robotics firm builds a humanoid robot cheaper than an iPhone?

The robot sells for 9,998 yuan (US$1,380), just below the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s starting price of 9,999 yuan in China.
November 23, 2025 | 08:50 pm PT
China’s 35-kg humanoid robot pulls 1.4-ton car

China’s 35-kg humanoid robot pulls 1.4-ton car

The Unitree G1 humanoid robot, trained by the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI), has demonstrated its strength and agility by pulling a 1.4-ton car across a flat surface.
October 29, 2025 | 09:11 pm PT
China’s humanoid robot achieves human-like straight-knee walk

China’s humanoid robot achieves human-like straight-knee walk

Shanghai-based Kepler Robotics said its humanoid robot K2 “Bumblebee” can now walk with a straight-knee human-like gait while maintaining balance on uneven terrain and under external force.
September 14, 2025 | 06:28 pm PT
Vietnam's VinMotion unveils dancing humanoid robots just 7 months after founding

Vietnam's VinMotion unveils dancing humanoid robots just 7 months after founding

Vingroup’s robotics startup VinMotion, established just seven months ago, has shown off its humanoid robots performing synchronized dance routines.
August 13, 2025 | 08:59 pm PT
Humanoid robots are entering our lives—but are we ready for the risks?

Humanoid robots are entering our lives—but are we ready for the risks?

If I bought a humanoid robot to serve as a butler, and a hacker took control to break into my home, who would be held responsible?
July 24, 2025 | 08:38 pm PT
China’s UBTech to launch $20,000 ‘home companion’ robot rivaling Tesla Optimus

China’s UBTech to launch $20,000 ‘home companion’ robot rivaling Tesla Optimus

Chinese robotics firm UBTech plans to release a US$20,000 household humanoid robot later this year, positioning itself as a direct competitor to Tesla’s Optimus.
May 28, 2025 | 05:50 am PT
From farming to health care: China accelerates robot roll out across industries

From farming to health care: China accelerates robot roll out across industries

China is rapidly deploying robots and humanoids across industries including agriculture, manufacturing, and elder care, as they prove adaptable to diverse real-world applications, according to Chinese news site CCTV.
May 12, 2025 | 01:10 am PT
Which humanoid robot shocked the internet by attacking factory workers?

Which humanoid robot shocked the internet by attacking factory workers?

The humanoid robot seen violently flailing at engineers in a viral video has been identified as the H1 model developed by China’s Unitree Robotics, according to multiple reports.
May 7, 2025 | 04:07 am PT
Polish startup Clone Robotics unveils humanoid robot with 1,000 muscles

Polish startup Clone Robotics unveils humanoid robot with 1,000 muscles

Polish startup Clone Robotics has unveiled a video showcasing Protoclone, its first musculoskeletal android modeled after the human skeletal system.
April 16, 2025 | 08:51 pm PT
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