The 70-pound robot, named Bebop, was traveling for work when it became the focus of questions and safety checks before departure.

Figure says its BotQ factory now builds one Figure 03 humanoid robot per hour as Helix AI gains better whole-body control.

X Technologies says it is scaling production of its NEO humanoid robot, with some robots already helping build and test future units. (Photo: 1X Technologies)

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been spending time with a Unitree G1 humanoid — both in my house and in the warehouse where these robots are being imported from China by the thousands. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

A humanoid robot performing at a University event in China deviated from its choreographed routine and embraced a female student mid-dance.

Meta Platforms has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a humanoid robot AI startup, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg raises capital spending to $145 billion and prepares to lay off 8,000 employees to fund the company's artificial intelligence push.

A Honor robot took part in the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon and finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, significantly faster than the human record.

Foundation sent humanoid robots to Ukraine for a demonstration. CEO Sankaet Pathak said that in 5 to 10 years, they will be able to extract targets.