Company executives describe intelligent robots as tools for ergonomically demanding and safety-critical tasks, but it feels an awful lot like we’ve heard this one before.

German carmaker BMW said Friday it plans to deploy two AI-powered humanoid robots in a factory in a pilot program for the first time this year.

Humanoid robots promise revolutionary automation, but their complexity, instability and safety gaps may outweigh the appeal of human-shaped machines.

AI’s concealed labor has repeatedly led us to overestimate the technology. Humanoid robots are entering a similar phase.

China’s humanoid robot makers are scaling fast in 2026, led by Unitree and AgiBot, as the market shifts from viral demos to ...

The 'Big 5' humanoid robot manufacturers will participate in the China Humanoid Robot Conference as part of AW 2026.

X, a Norwegian-US tech firm, has launched Neo, a humanoid robot designed to transform household tasks. Despite advancements, privacy concerns and socioeconomic implications persist, as remote workers ...

Toyota is taking another major step toward the future of manufacturing by rolling out humanoid robots at one of its ...

Chinese robot manufacturer AGIBOT announced its entry into the US humanoid market, unveiling its ready-to-use embodied robots at CES 2026. The portfolio consists of three humanoid robots and a ...

As Tesla’s Optimus sparks debate, Southern California cleaning experts explain why robots won’t replace human house ...

Four rising humanoid robot startups demonstrated their products at the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, a televised event and touchstone for China akin to the Super Bowl.

China’s humanoid "Big 5" (Unitree, Agibot, etc.) will debut in Korea at AW 2026 this March, featuring live robot demos ...