In a race between humans and robots, machines take the victory in a sign of advancements

BEIJING — It was not even close as a bright red Chinese humanoid named “Lightning” lived up to its name in a half-marathon ...

Figure Is Doubling Humanoid Robot Deliveries Every Month

Figure is delivering new Figure 03 humanoid robot units faster than ever before. The big question: how long can this monthly ...
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Xpeng to mass-produce humanoid robots by late 2026

Chinese EV maker Xpeng plans to begin large-scale production of humanoid robots in the fourth quarter of 2026, alongside earlier mass production of its 'flying' cars. President Brian Gu said the ...

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China ships more humanoid robots than the U.S. as investors diverge on AI bets

Chinese startups are churning out more humanoid robots than their U.S. rivals, despite far lower valuations.

Mercedes-Benz says humanoid robots can't replace factory workers — yet

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with robotics firm Apptronik to explore using humanoid robots in its manufacturing plants. A ...
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Disturbing video shows humanoid robots preparing for border patrol duties

Walker S2 is an adult-sized humanoid robot with legs, a torso, and arms. China is sending these robots to patrol their border ...
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Humanoid robots shift from spectacle to real-world deployment

Humanoid robots are rapidly transitioning from controlled demonstrations to practical deployments across homes, worksites, and public stages. April 2026 saw milestones ranging from China's first ...

BMW puts humanoid robots to work building EVs

BMW is deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in its Leipzig, Germany, factory after a successful pilot in Spartanburg, South ...