Manufacturing remains the biggest adopter of humanoid robots as businesses automate repetitive, hazardous and precision-based tasks.(Image created via ChatGPT) The global humanoid robot market is on course for rapid expansion over the next decade, as advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation fuel demand across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and retail. According to a report…
Named Kukura, the programmable humanoid robot says its role is to demonstrate present and future technologies, assist in training the bank’s staff, and appear at various events, activations and functions. Kukura, Standard Bank Group’s newly-unveiled programmable humanoid robot, says its role is to “help people do their jobs better”, rather than take people’s jobs. This,…
The Honor Robot Phone features a camera that pops out of the main body of the device. Honor Honor on Sunday showed off the capabilities of its Robot Phone as the Chinese electronics firm looks to stand out from some of its bigger rivals like Samsung and Apple. The company, which spun off from Huawei…
Robots perform sophisticated human movements as Beijing sends a message to the world. Listen to this article | 3 mins info China’s annual gala on Lunar New Year’s Eve has showcased Beijing’s giant leap in technology as humanoid robots took centre stage to perform a joint martial arts routine featuring several firsts. China’s Spring Festival Gala, which…
NewsFeed Humanoid robots danced and performed martial arts on stage as China showcased its latest technology for Lunar New Year, during the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala. Published On 17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share
Shanghai — A Chinese robot has stepped into the Guinness World Records after completing a three-day, 66-mile trek, the longest reported distance ever walked by a humanoid machine. The AgiBot A2, which stands about five feet and six inches tall, set off from the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou on the evening of November 10, traversing…
Dr Adam Pantanowitz, with humanoid robot Maximus. Maximus (Unitree G1), a humanoid robot developed by China-based Unitree Robotics, made its first South African public appearance this week at the Singularity Summit 2025. The two-day event, held at the Sandton Convention Centre, is a technology-focused conference that explores how exponential technologies can address humanity’s biggest challenges…
Conceptual image is courtesy of Persona AI A groundbreaking collaboration to develop inspection technologies for Persona AI’s humanoid robot platform that enhances productivity and safety in shipyards was formalized today with the signing of an MOU between ABS and Persona AI. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250923457571/en/ The initiative will…
The first World Humanoid Robot Games have concluded in Beijing with more than 500 androids alternating between jerky tumbles and glimpses of real power as they took part in events ranging from the 100m (109-yard) hurdles to kung fu. Two hundred eighty robotics teams from 16 countries competed at the Chinese capital’s National Speed Skating…
Get ready for a futuristic delivery! Future Amazon orders could soon arrive at your door thanks to a humanoid robot workforce. According to The Information, Amazon is developing advanced AI software to power these robots, which will operate as package delivery workers transported by Rivian electric vans. The company is reportedly almost ready to begin…
