We tend to get fixated on realizing certain contraptions from science fiction, no matter how impractical. Flying cars. Jet ...

You might have noticed that humanoid robots are having a bit of a moment. From Tesla’s Optimus to Figure AI’s Figure 02, these machines are no longer just science fiction – they’re walking, and in ...

The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Olympics has wrapped up in Beijing, China, and one particular robot shone in the track events. Built by Chinese firm Unitree Robotics, the H1 humanoid robot helped ...

The first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China, kicked off on Friday (August 15, 2025). The three-day event will showcase the latest advancements in humanoid robotics, with over 500 advanced ...

Robot developers keep making it seem like housebots are imminent when they’re decades away, argue Dr Carl Strathearn and Dr Dimitra Gkatzia from Edinburgh Napier University. As much as this might ...

Just days ago, Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval – the same gleaming arena that once hosted Olympic champions – was home to a very different kind of athlete. There were no human sprinters, ...

The emergence of humanoid robots from China marks a significant leap in the realm of artificial intelligence and robotics. With advancements in technology and a robust commitment to innovation, China ...

The funding will be used to advance the start-up’s development of cognitive and humanoid robots. Germany-based Neura Robotics yesterday (15 January) announced it has raised €120m in a Series B funding ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Nvidia is aiming to give robotics engineers a boost in the form of a new “brain” for their robots. Launched on Monday, the chip giant said that with the new Jetson Thor modules, robots around the ...

Think you've seen it all in New York City? Shoppers on Fifth Avenue froze when a humanoid robot walked into the Hoka store and tried on sneakers. The sleek Unitree R1 wasn't just out for a stroll. It ...