Gatsby announces that its humanoid robot has finished the first home cleaning for consumers in the US.
A Humanoid Robot Cleans a San Francisco Apartment Believe it or not, a humanoid robot recently cleaned an apartment in San Francisco. Gatsby, a robotics startup from West Egg Labs, has made headlines by launching the first humanoid robot in the U.S. specifically designed for household cleaning. The customer selected for this unique service was […]
Hyundai plans to introduce Boston Dynamics humanoid robots in US auto factories by 2028
Hyundai Plans to Introduce Humanoid Robots to U.S. Car Factories Hyundai is setting its sights on integrating humanoid robots into American car manufacturing on a significant scale. The company envisions scenarios where Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robots collaborate with human workers in U.S. auto factories. These humanoid robots, capable of bending, lifting, and moving through specially […]
Figure AI claims its humanoid robots sorted packages continuously for 24 hours.
Figure AI has reported that three of its humanoid robots successfully operated autonomously for over 24 hours continuous, far exceeding the initial eight-hour test duration. The California-based robotics startup highlighted its Helix-02 AI-powered robot, which sorts small packages around the clock without any human intervention. Viewers of the livestream event noticed the robots were informally […]
Japan Airlines will trial humanoid robots for handling luggage at Haneda.
Air travel has increasingly adopted automation, from scanning tickets to baggage drop-off. Now, the experience is evolving further. Humanoid robots are set to join the ground staff at Haneda Airport, one of Japan’s busiest hubs. Japan Airlines is spearheading this initiative, planning to trial a machine designed to transport baggage and cargo directly on the […]
Humanoid robot becomes a Buddhist monk at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul.
Humanoid Robot Ordained as Monk in Seoul In a rather unique event, a high-tech humanoid robot was officially ordained as a monk at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul on Wednesday. This robot, named “Gabi,” is a $13,500 Unitree G1 model and stands just over four feet tall. Dressed in a traditional brown robe, simple shoes, and […]
Southwest Airlines flight postponed due to issues with humanoid robot
A Southwest Airlines flight scheduled from Oakland to San Diego took an unexpected turn when a dancing humanoid robot named Bebop caused a series of delays. This unusual incident not only puzzled airline staff but also led to a lithium battery issue that ultimately resulted in the flight’s cancellation before it could even depart. Although […]
Humanoid robots will serve as baggage handlers at an airport in Japan.
Automated Baggage Bots to Assist Human Handlers at Japan Airlines Japan Airlines is taking steps to address the ongoing shortage of baggage handlers. They’re introducing a fleet of automated robots to help out, which could mean fewer worries about rough handling of luggage. Beginning in May, these humanoid robots, developed by Unitree Robotics in China, […]
Humanoid robot sets a new half marathon world record previously held by Jacob Kiplimo in Beijing.
Humanoid Robot Sets New Half Marathon Record This weekend, at the Beijing Half Marathon, a humanoid robot named “Lightning” made headlines by finishing the race in an impressive 50 minutes and 26 seconds—outpacing human competitors. It’s a sight that might have been expected under normal circumstances; however, the notion of a humanoid robot crossing the […]
BMW extends humanoid robot initiative to Germany following success in Spartanburg
The BMW Group has been exploring automation for quite some time, but their latest move stands out. They’re transitioning from robotic arms to humanoid robots, which mimic human movement more closely. After a successful trial run in Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW is now testing this idea at its Leipzig, Germany factory, collaborating with Hexagon Robotics […]
Humanoid robot sets half-marathon world record in Beijing
Chinese Robot Sets Half-Marathon Record A humanoid robot from China made history by breaking the human half-marathon world record in Beijing this past Sunday. It’s a significant moment in the competitive landscape of technology. This robot, created by the smartphone company Honor, completed the 21-kilometer (or 13-mile) race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing […]