China's National Development and Reform Commission issued a stark warning about the booming humanoid robotics sector. The agency, which shapes the country's economic policies, fears a speculative bubble could burst and harm investors. This comes as Chinese firms race to lead the global market in advanced
AgiBot unveiled a stunning feat with its A2 humanoid robot. The machine walked 66 miles across two bustling cities without a single recharge. This endurance run proves long-distance reliability for real-world applications. AgiBot, a rising star in humanoid robotics founded in 2022 by a team of ex-Google engineers, focuses on
Ondas Holdings just shook up the defense robotics world with a series of bold acquisitions. The company snapped up Roboteam, a leader in tactical unmanned ground vehicles, for an undisclosed sum. Roboteam builds rugged robots like the TIGR family, designed for military ops in harsh environments. These bots scout ahead,
A Chinese humanoid robot just shattered records by walking 66 miles in three days, earning a spot in the Guinness World Records. The AgiBot A2, developed by Shanghai-based startup AgiBot Technology, trekked from Suzhou to Shanghai on November 24, 2025, all while following traffic rules like a pedestrian. AgiBot Technology,
1X Technologies just opened orders for its NEO humanoid robot. This marks a big step for home robotics. The company, founded in 2022 by Bernt Børnich in Norway, builds general-purpose androids powered by AI. They raised over $100 million from investors like OpenAI to push boundaries in versatile machines. NEO
Waymo just changed the game in autonomous driving. The Alphabet subsidiary, which has been testing self-driving cars since 2009, rolled out the first fully driverless freeway robotaxi service in the United States. Their vehicles now navigate highways without a human safety driver, handling speeds up to 65 mph, merging into
Foxconn unveiled its first humanoid robot at the company's Technology Day event in Taipei. The demonstration marked a bold step for the Taiwanese giant, long known as the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer. Founded in 1974 as Hon Hai Precision Industry, Foxconn assembles everything from iPhones
China surges ahead in the race for humanoid robots, outpacing the United States in deployment numbers and innovation speed. A new report highlights how Chinese firms like Unitree Robotics and UBTech are flooding markets with advanced models, while American companies such as Boston Dynamics and Figure AI struggle to scale
In Tokyo, Enactic unveiled a breakthrough in humanoid robotics with the OpenArm. This innovative robotic arm, tele-operated by CEO Hiro Yamamoto, promises to bridge the gap between human dexterity and machine precision. Enactic, a rising Japanese firm founded in 2022, specializes in collaborative robots designed for seamless human interaction. Their
Galbot, a Beijing-based robotics firm pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, just unveiled two game-changing technologies in embodied AI. These tools aim to make robots smarter and more capable in real-world tasks. First up is DexNDM, a neural dynamics model designed for dexterous manipulation. This system lets robots handle delicate
Robotics expert Frans Tollenaar just ranked the world's most advanced robots for 2025. His list spotlights humanoid and mobile systems from top innovators, judging them on navigation, manipulation, speed, and strength. Leading the pack is 1X Technologies' NEO robot. This Norwegian company's creation stands out
Rivian, the electric vehicle maker known for its rugged R1T truck and adventure vans, just spun off a new company called Mind Robotics. This move turns their vast manufacturing data into a powerhouse for industrial AI. The announcement highlights how Rivian plans to use real-world insights from building cars to