The robotics field has just seen a major advance with Boston Dynamics introducing its newest innovation: the all-electric Atlas humanoid robot. The company states marks the way towards ...

After four years of hype, Optimus shows some progress, yet the humanoid struggles to prove it's worth beyond staged demos.

Unitree Robotics has launched the R1, a remarkable humanoid robot capable of walking, running, dancing, cartwheeling, and even kung-fu kicks. It can also respond to voice commands and hold basic ...

Humanoid robot investments face skepticism as industry leader Rodney Brooks warns current designs may never deliver.

The coming decade will not be defined by robots replacing humans, but by humans and robots collaborating side by side. From ...

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