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US Slams the Door on Chinese Humanoid Robots Over National Security and Backdoor Risks The Federal Communications Commission added humanoid robots, quadruped robots, and networked power inverters to its Covered List on July 28, 2026, blocking new equipment authorizations for these device categories going forward. The move effectively halts new imports of foreign-made robots that mimic human or animal movement, along with grid-connected inverters used to link solar panels,… |
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Unitree Unveils $650,000 Pilotable Mecha Robot Chinese robotics company Unitree has launched the GD01, a giant pilotable mecha robot priced at $650,000. The Hangzhou-based startup, known for producing humanoid and four-legged robots, revealed the product in a promotional video. The company confirmed to WIRED that the GD01 is a real product available for purchase. The GD01 weighs 500 kilograms and is capable of walking, crouching,… |
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Building a Humanoid Robot? Join DigiKey and Hirose for an Informational Webinar on Humanoid Robotics DigiKey, the leading global electronic components and automation products distributor, is offering a free webinar with supplier Hirose about humanoid robotics on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. CST. The one-hour virtual event will cover design priorities, common pitfalls and connector solutions that are enabling the latest advancements in humanoid robotics. The global humanoid robot market is… |
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XPENG’s Next-Gen IRON Humanoid Needed to Prove It Wasn’t Human XPENG’s latest iteration of IRON was showcased at XPENG’s AI Day on the 5th of November 2025. It’s made quite an impression with its catwalk, impressing some viewers and causing suspicion among others. It reached a level of anthropomorphism where people were genuinely confused if it was an actual humanoid or if there was a human inside a synthetic outfit doing the walking. The online buzz was… |
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electronica India and productronica India 2025 Inauguration Marked by Digital Pledges and Robotic Spectacles As official media partners of electronica India and productronica India 2025, we bring to you highlights from its inauguration ceremony. The event was held in an open space facing Hall C, hosted by Priya Shubankar. The host was assisted by a humanoid, VOLT-E, who welcomed guests and waved back when members from the audience waved at it. The bot was able to respond to… |
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Over 150 Humanoid Robots Showcased by Unitree, Deep Robotics, and Others at WAIC 2025 As reported by the Global Times, China showcased over 150 humanoid robots at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025 in Shanghai, clearly marking its largest and most advanced exhibition as of now. Over 80 companies that specialize in embodied intelligence participated, and more than 60 new robot models were introduced for the first time ever. A dual-arm robotic… |
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AI Robots Play Football Without Human Control in Beijing Tournament Humanoid robots powered by AI engaged in a football match for the first time in Beijing, China, on June 28, 2025. Reports say that the robots dressed in black and purple jerseys took on each other in a 3 vs 3 match that was played in two 10-minute halves. The event featured four teams from three Chinese universities: Tsinghua University (THU Robotics), Beijing Information Science and… |
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iRonCub3 Jet-Powered Humanoid Robot Achieves First Stable Flight A jet-powered humanoid robot named iRonCub3 just took its first flight. This robot, developed by the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa, lifted about 50 cm (1.5 feet) off the ground while maintaining stability. It has four engines, two on the arms and two on a jetpack on its back. This development follows years of research and testing that include real-world flight tests and… |
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Robot Kickboxing Is Real Now, China Just Held the First Match The first-ever humanoid robot kickboxing competition just took place as a part of the China Media Group (CMG) World Robot Competition - Mecha Fighting Series. It featured four G1 robots developed by Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics. It was a memorable moment for humanoid robot tech. The robots performed a pre-planned kickboxing bout operated by teams of human trainers using joysticks. … |
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Isaac GR00T N1: World’s First Open Humanoid Robot Foundation Model From NVIDIA NVIDIA has unveiled Isaac GR00T N1, the world’s first open humanoid robot foundation model, designed to bring advanced reasoning and general skills to robots. This fully customisable model aims to accelerate the development of humanoid robots capable of performing various tasks in industries facing labour shortages. Alongside GR00T N1, NVIDIA introduced new simulation frameworks and synthetic… |
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Clone Robotics Unveils Protoclone, A Milestone in Musculoskeletal Android Technology Clone Robotics, a company operating in the United States and Poland has introduced its latest innovation Protoclone V1, a bipedal musculoskeletal android. This prototype is designed as a synthetic human that replicates key aspects of human anatomy with precision. The design incorporates a faceless structure and is built to simulate human movement through advanced… |
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CES 2025: A Complete Roundup of All Things Robotics Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 held from January 7-10 at Las Vegas introduced a variety of impressive robots unveiled by both startups and well-established companies. These robots cater to different needs ranging from human-like companions and pet-like assistants to smart home assistants and industrial robots. The showcase also included robots designed for… |
