A humanoid robot named Lightning has made headlines in Beijing after outperforming human runners in a unique half-marathon event. The race, held in China’s capital, brought together thousands of participants but with an unusual twist. Human athletes and robots competed on separate tracks, ensuring safety
Perplexity AI has introduced a new tool called Personal Computer, expanding its push into agent-driven productivity software. The application is currently available for Mac users and builds on the multi-model orchestration system the company rolled out earlier this year with Perplexity Computer. A more hands-on AI
AGIBOT has moved its G2 humanoid robots out of controlled environments and into a functioning consumer electronics factory, marking a notable step in industrial robotics deployment. The robots are now operating at Longcheer Technology’s tablet manufacturing facility in China, where they have been integrated directly
Unitree Robotics has released new footage of its H1 humanoid robot sprinting at speeds that begin to rival elite human performance, marking a notable step forward in robotics and mobility. During a controlled test on an athletics track, the H1 clocked a top speed of
LG Group is quietly laying the groundwork to become a key supplier in the emerging humanoid robotics market, bringing together capabilities across its affiliates to build a comprehensive components ecosystem. Rather than focusing on complete robots, the South Korean conglomerate is aligning its strengths in
In Beijing’s Changping district, Xiaomi has inaugurated what may be one of the most advanced production facilities in modern manufacturing. Spanning 81,000 square metres — roughly the area of 11 football fields — the company’s latest factory hums with activity around the clock, yet there’s
Humanoid robots are steadily moving out of science fiction and into real-world laboratories and factories. Tech companies and investors are pouring billions into the idea that such robots could one day staff warehouses, assist the elderly, or handle everyday chores. Yet despite the excitement, the
A Silicon Valley robotics startup is making an unusual bet on the future of humanoid machines. Foundation, a young company developing a robot called Phantom, says it plans to build as many as 50,000 humanoid robots by the end of 2027—a level of production that