Next-generation humanoid robots debut at WAIC 2026 technology event
More than 300 next-generation humanoid robots debuted at Shanghai's WAIC 2026, signaling a shift from prototype demonstrations to production-ready industrial systems.
Category Humanoid Robots
Bipedal robots, social robots, companion robots
Humanoid robot policy: 6 recommendations for U.S. government regulation
Six concrete policy steps can establish federal oversight of humanoid robots without stifling innovation or causing regulatory confusion.
Advanced Humanoid Platform Shows Factory Deployment Capability During Global Sports Event
Humanoid robots are moving from laboratory demonstrations to factory floor testing, though deployment challenges remain substantial.
School Districts Pilot Humanoid Robots as Classroom Educator Replacement Initiative
School robots can deliver lessons, but evidence suggests they're not replacing human teachers anytime soon.
Auto factory halts production over humanoid robot worker employment negotiations dispute
Humanoid robots are forcing manufacturers to rethink labor contracts, sparking production halts over employment classifications and worker protection.
First Live Surgery Successfully Completed Using Remote Controlled Humanoid Robots
Compact humanoid robots successfully completed multiple live surgical procedures under real-time surgeon control for the first time.
Humanoid Robot Company Secures 735 Million in Latest Funding Round
Chinese robotics startup AI² Robotics reaches $2.8B valuation with $735M funding round, backed by government and industrial investors.
LG Energy Solutions Pursues Humanoid Robot Battery Market as Tesla Optimus Launches
LG Energy Solution secured battery supply deals for humanoid robots, positioning itself as the critical supplier as Tesla Optimus enters production in late 2026.
BMW Factory Deploys Advanced Humanoid AI Robots in Production
BMW's factories now employ humanoid robots for assembly work, marking the automotive industry's most significant automation shift in decades.
Ensuring Humanoid Robot Safety Before Widespread Human Workplace Integration
Humanoid robots designed for human workspaces require hardware safeguards, testing protocols, and organizational systems that work together to prevent injuries before wide-scale deployment begins.