He told AFP that he had conceived the humanoid robot -- named after the world's first computer programmer Ada Lovelace -- as an ethical arts project, and not "to replace the painters". Ai-Da agreed.

During Tesla’s (TSLA) Q2 2025 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk doubled down on the company’s ambitious bet on robotics, describing the latest advancements in the Optimus humanoid robot project.

Famously unfazed New Yorkers were rattled by this robot. The humanoid stunned passersby as it strutted through Midtown — grabbing hot dogs, trying on sneakers and racking up viral attention in a ...

Tesla Lawsuit: Tesla has taken legal action against former engineer Zhongjie 'Jay' Li for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to its humanoid robot project, Optimus, to fuel his startup ...

Want a humanoid, open source robot for just $3,000? Hugging Face is on it. The HopeJR will compete with Unitree's G1 and other early offerings.

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 ...

Chris Walti, the former team lead for Tesla's robot, said humanoid robots like Optimus were the wrong option for factory work.

The humanoid system moves autonomously along rails, coordinates with multiple units, and adapts dynamically to operational conditions, its developer says. “We’re thrilled to be working with TeknTrash ...

UBTech's Walker S2 humanoid robot can swap its own batteries without human help, enabling 24/7 operation in factories and reshaping the future of automation in manufacturing.

The Robot Mall in Beijing’s E-Town features products from over 40 domestic brands, including Unitree and UBTech.

Teams from 16 countries are competing in a range of sports including football, athletics and dance as part of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China.