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Unstoppable Martial Arts Robot Can Take a Direct Dropkick Without Falling Down

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-20 20:01:33

And It Gets Up Again "OK, should we start worrying?" A new viral video shows a kickboxing humanoid robot shrugging off a flying dropkick from a human being. "OK, should we start worrying?" one user asked on the r/singularity subreddit in response to the video. "It looks like it doesn't like falling," another user added. The research behind the stunt was conducted by scientists at the Active Intelligent Systems (ACT) Lab at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenz

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When You Read the Fine Print, Humanoid Robots Are Going Absolutely Nowhere

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-24 12:05:45

We tend to get fixated on realizing certain contraptions from science fiction, no matter how impractical. Flying cars. Jet packs. And now, humanoid robots. It's only the latter, however, that's anticipated to one day be a multitrillion dollar market, with big firms like Tesla leading the charge. In March, Tesla CEO Elon Musk boasted that his automaker would build 5,000 Optimus robots by the end of this year. Responding to Musk's claim, so did the Shanghai-based startup Agibot. Norwegian robot m

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OpenAI Ramps Up Robotics Work in Race Toward AGI

wired.com Will Knight 2025-09-25 05:00:00

OpenAI appears to be ramping up its efforts in robotics, hiring researchers who work on humanoid systems as it explores new ways to advance artificial intelligence. The company has recently recruited a number of researchers with expertise in developing AI algorithms for controlling humanoid and other types of robots. Job listings show that the company is putting together a team capable of creating systems that can be trained through teleoperation and simulation. Sources with knowledge of the c

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Is the humanoid robot industry ready for its ChatGPT moment?

cnbc.com Dylan Butts Victoria Yeo 2025-09-25 05:28:40

In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Two humanoid robots are on display at the China Mobile booth at the Mobile World Conference in Shanghai on June 19, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Humanoid robots, which have made significant technological advances this year, may be at the precipice of a ChatGPT-like spike in investment and popularity — or at least, that's what many in the industry believe. So-called humanoid robots are artificial intelligence-power

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The obstacles to scaling up humanoids

news.ycombinator.com Evan Ackerman 2025-09-28 08:38:58

Over the next several years, humanoid robots will change the nature of work. Or at least, that’s what humanoid robotics companies have been consistently promising, enabling them to raise hundreds of millions of dollars at valuations that run into the billions. Delivering on these promises will require a lot of robots. Agility Robotics expects to ship “hundreds” of its Digit robots in 2025 and has a factory in Oregon capable of building over 10,000 robots per year. Tesla is planning to produce 5

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Reality Is Ruining the Humanoid Robot Hype

news.ycombinator.com Evan Ackerman 2025-09-28 13:38:58

Over the next several years, humanoid robots will change the nature of work. Or at least, that’s what humanoid robotics companies have been consistently promising, enabling them to raise hundreds of millions of dollars at valuations that run into the billions. Delivering on these promises will require a lot of robots. Agility Robotics expects to ship “hundreds” of its Digit robots in 2025 and has a factory in Oregon capable of building over 10,000 robots per year. Tesla is planning to produce 5

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China’s Unitree heats up humanoid robot race as IPO valuation reportedly hits $7 billion

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2025-10-02 01:35:00

Humanoid robot from Unitree Robotics after a boxing match during the World Smart Industry Expo 2025 at Chongqing International Expo Center in Chongqing, China on September 7, 2025. Unitree Robotics, one of China's hottest technology startups, is planning an initial public offering that could value the company at up to 50 billion yuan ($7 billion), and help establish itself as a global leader in humanoid robots. So-called humanoid robots are artificial intelligence-powered machines designed to

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China’s Unitree plans $7 billion IPO valuation, Reuters reports, as humanoid robot race heats up

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2025-10-04 05:59:40

Humanoid robot from Unitree Robotics after a boxing match during the World Smart Industry Expo 2025 at Chongqing International Expo Center in Chongqing, China on September 7, 2025. Unitree Robotics, one of China's hottest technology startups, is planning an initial public offering that could value the company at up to 50 billion yuan ($7 billion), and help establish itself as a global leader in humanoid robots. So-called humanoid robots are artificial intelligence-powered machines designed to

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Tesla Optimus rival Unitree shines at the 'World Humanoid Robot Games' in China

cnbc.com Eunice Yoon 2025-11-08 23:16:19

The first "World Humanoid Robot Games" is in the books. The three-day competition hosted in Beijing wrapped on Sunday, attracting 280 teams from 16 countries, including the U.S. Teams used robots manufactured by Chinese companies such as Unitree and Booster. During the games, humanoid athletes competed in dance battles, martial arts, track and field events such as the 400-meter and 1500-meter races and long jump, and a soccer tournament. "Robots have stronger joints and core strength," said G

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China's inaugural 'Robot Olympics' delivers impressive feats and disastrous falls

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-08 04:14:50

The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games have come to a close with some new world records, but don't expect them to beat humans in a 100-meter dash any time soon. The three-day robotics event in Beijing, China that saw humanoid robots compete in everything from boxing to cleaning concluded this weekend. According to the World Humanoid Robot Games, more than 280 teams from 16 countries, including the US, Germany, Brazil and the host country, entered their robots into the event. A majority of th

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The Biggest Winners of China’s World Humanoid Robot Games

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-11-09 18:35:46

China just hosted the first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games—basically the Olympics, but for robots. The three-day event kicked off Thursday, August 14, inside Beijing’s 12,000-seat National Speed Skating Oval, a venue originally built for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Over 200 teams from 16 countries including Japan, Brazil, Germany, and the U.S., competed across 26 competitions. The contests ranged from classic track-and-field events and gymnastics to kickboxing, soccer, medicine sorting, and even

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China's inaugural 'Robot Olmypics' delivers impressive feats and disastrous falls

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-10 16:14:50

The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games have come to a close with some new world records, but don't expect them to beat humans in a 100-meter dash any time soon. The three-day robotics event in Beijing, China that saw humanoid robots compete in everything from boxing to cleaning concluded this weekend. According to the World Humanoid Robot Games, more than 280 teams from 16 countries, including the US, Germany, Brazil and the host country, entered their robots into the event. A majority of th

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Scientists Taught a Robot to Play the Drums and He Is Shockingly Horrible at It

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-10 09:30:13

When it comes to robot musicians, talent runs the gamut about as much as it does for humans. From the bizarre double-armed machine that made a guest appearance in Sweden last fall when it played cello with the Malmo Symphony Orchestra to the poorly-disguised, tunic-wearing humanoid robot seen playing keytar at a festival in China, we've seen some incredible examples of robotic artistry recently. Fortunately, considering a recent video of a simulation showing a humanoid robot drummer, unimagina

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Beijing's 'Robot Olympics' Are Off and Running (and Falling)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-10 00:41:00

China just turned a pair of Olympic venues into a playground for robots. The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, running from Aug. 15-17, opened Friday with soccer, sprints, kickboxing and table tennis, as well as a healthy number of face-plants. The games feature 280 robot teams from 16 countries and hundreds of bipedal bots vying for medals and whatever passes for bragging rights among robots. Events are split between two 2022 Winter Olympics landmarks: China's National Stadium and the Nat

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Wild Video Shows Humanoid Robot Effortlessly Folding Laundry

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-11 21:49:01

Earlier this month, AI robotics firm Figure released a video showing Figure 02, the company's autonomous humanoid robot powered by a visual language system called Helix, loading clothes into a laundry machine to be washed. Now, the company says that the robot has a new skill: folding laundry. Figure announced the capability in a blog post yesterday, celebrating the news as a landmark event for the company and autonomous laundry frontiers writ large. The robot's folding prowess, the company de

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Unitree Just Launched Its Most Affordable Humanoid Robot Yet

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-07 09:00:12

Watch this: Unitree R1: The Cheapest Humanoid Robot Yet? 03:16 A new humanoid robot just dropped, and it's being advertised at the most affordable price I've ever seen for a humanoid robot of its size. Unitree's R1 humanoid robot starts at just $5,900. That's more than $10,000 less than the company's G1 humanoid, which starts at $16,000. While that's quite a low price in the humanoid robot market, where top-of-the-line models can cost more than $100K, it's essential to understand that Unitree'

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Wild Video Shows Humanoid Robot Loading a Washing Machine Pretty Well

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-08 15:18:25

"First time seeing a humanoid robot actually doing a task in a home." Dirty Laundry Humanoid robots remain far-fetched — but certain demos are starting to suggest a plausible future in which they could actually become common fixtures in regular households. In an impressive new demo, humanoid robot company Figure founder Brett Adcock showed off the company's F.02 robot effortlessly loading dirty laundry from a basket into a washing machine. Adcock can be seen adding items of clothing to the b

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Unitree's $5,900 humanoid robot flips, fights, and holds conversations

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-12-19 10:46:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust What just happened? Elon Musk has long said he envisions a world where every household has a humanoid robot, but one of several factors preventing this scenario from becoming a reality is the machines' price. But with Unitree's R1, the cost of entry into this sci-fi world has been lowered. The R1, from Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics, is four foot tall, has 26 joints, and weighs around 55 po

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Wild Video Shows Robot Changing Its Own Battery

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-29 06:10:13

What do they even need us for anymore? Self Swap As we continue on our path towards a potential future filled with tireless humanoid robots staffing factory floors, companies are looking to solve a major pain point of the tech: a limited battery life. Chinese company UBTECH recently showed off its bipedal Walker S2 robot contorting its arms to hot swap one of its battery packs — a "world's first," seemingly — which means the 95-pound automaton could technically work 24 hours a day, an integra

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Alarming Video Shows Experimental Fighting Robot Thrashing Uncontrollably

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-02 00:33:57

"I'm so sorry." Breaking Away A video making the rounds on social media shows a humanoid robot flailing its arms and legs, seemingly trying to break free of a harness. The clip shows the robot causing the crane it's hanging from to collapse to the ground as a nearby human watches in shock, putting his hands on his head as he surveys the damage. "Oh my god, what the f*ck was that?" a female voice, presumably belonging to robot combat company REK CTO Amanda Watson, can be heard saying in the b

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Move Over Messi: China’s New Robot Soccer League Is Wild!

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-01-30 18:33:56

China has officially launched its first humanoid robot football league. And while the players may not breathe, they’re already learning to dribble, shoot, fall, and get back up. The RoBoLeague, which began on June 28, 2025 in Beijing, pits AI-controlled humanoid robots against each other in fully autonomous 3-on-3 soccer matches. The first match featured robot teams developed by Tsinghua University and China Agricultural University. Tsinghua’s squad won the game with a final score of 5-3. The

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Launch HN: K-Scale Labs (YC W24) – Open-Source Humanoid Robots

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-04 03:44:18

Hi HN, I'm Ben, from K-Scale Labs ( https://kscale.dev ). We're building open-source humanoid robots. Hardware video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhZi9rtdEKg Software video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXi3b3xXJFw Docs: https://docs.kscale.dev Github: https://github.com/kscalelabs HN thread from back in May: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44023680 I started K-Scale because I really wanted a humanoid robot to hack on, so I knew that if I built one, I would have at least one cu

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Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in China

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-09 17:03:01

Humanoid robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a ROBO League football tourmentant in Beijing, China on Saturday. Four teams faced off in a series of 3-on-3 games, with the robots operating autonomously using AI driven strategies. The event served as a preview to the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, being held in Beijing in August.

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A Brief, Incomplete, and Mostly Wrong History of Robotics

news.ycombinator.com Benjie Holson 2026-02-24 05:28:10

(An homage to one of my favorite pieces on the internet: A Brief, Incomplete, and Mostly Wrong History of Programming Languages) Early History: Various automata were built powered by water, clockwork or steam. Redditors at the time argue that they are not really robots. This is despite the fact that the word “robot” would not be invented until 1920. 1495: Leonardo da Vinci invents a mechanical knight that sits up, moves its head and waves its arm. Despite a lack of working prototype he immedia

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Tesla sues former Optimus engineer over alleged trade secret theft

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2026-03-15 00:35:43

Tesla sued a former engineer for allegedly stealing trade secrets from its humanoid robotics program, Optimus, and using them to launch a rival startup. The lawsuit, which was filed on Wednesday and originally reported on by Bloomberg, accuses Zhongjie “Jay” Li of stealing trade secrets regarding Tesla’s development of “advanced robotic hand sensors” to launch his startup Proception, a Y Combinator-backed company building robotic hands. The complaint states that Li, who worked at Tesla from Au

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Latest Tech News

Unstoppable Martial Arts Robot Can Take a Direct Dropkick Without Falling Down

When You Read the Fine Print, Humanoid Robots Are Going Absolutely Nowhere

OpenAI Ramps Up Robotics Work in Race Toward AGI

Is the humanoid robot industry ready for its ChatGPT moment?

The obstacles to scaling up humanoids

Reality Is Ruining the Humanoid Robot Hype

China’s Unitree heats up humanoid robot race as IPO valuation reportedly hits $7 billion

China’s Unitree plans $7 billion IPO valuation, Reuters reports, as humanoid robot race heats up

Tesla Optimus rival Unitree shines at the 'World Humanoid Robot Games' in China

China's inaugural 'Robot Olympics' delivers impressive feats and disastrous falls

The Biggest Winners of China’s World Humanoid Robot Games

China's inaugural 'Robot Olmypics' delivers impressive feats and disastrous falls

Scientists Taught a Robot to Play the Drums and He Is Shockingly Horrible at It

Beijing's 'Robot Olympics' Are Off and Running (and Falling)

Wild Video Shows Humanoid Robot Effortlessly Folding Laundry

Unitree Just Launched Its Most Affordable Humanoid Robot Yet

Wild Video Shows Humanoid Robot Loading a Washing Machine Pretty Well

Unitree's $5,900 humanoid robot flips, fights, and holds conversations

Wild Video Shows Robot Changing Its Own Battery

Alarming Video Shows Experimental Fighting Robot Thrashing Uncontrollably

Move Over Messi: China’s New Robot Soccer League Is Wild!

Launch HN: K-Scale Labs (YC W24) – Open-Source Humanoid Robots

Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in China

A Brief, Incomplete, and Mostly Wrong History of Robotics

Tesla sues former Optimus engineer over alleged trade secret theft

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