Humanoid Robot

Humanoid Robot Becomes South Korea’s First Robot Monk

A humanoid robot joined the ranks of Buddhist monks in South Korea on Wednesday, becoming the first of its kind to take religious vows in the country. The robot, named Gabi, was inducted into the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism...

Humanoid Robot Wins Half Marathon in China, Beating Human World Record

A humanoid robot completed a half-marathon in Beijing on Sunday faster than any human ever has, marking a milestone for China's robotics industry. The robot, named Lightning and made by Chinese smartphone company Honor, finished the 21-kilometer (13.1-mile) course in...

China Develops Pregnancy Robot That Can Give Birth to Human Children

A technology company in southern China is developing a humanoid robot equipped with an artificial womb, designed to carry and give birth to human children. The project, announced by Kaiwa Technology and expected to debut by 2026, marks a...

China Unveils World’s First Autonomous Robot That Swaps Its Own Battery

Chinese has unveiled what may be the world’s first autonomous robot capable of operating around the clock without human intervention. The Walker S2 by UBTech , revealed in a recent demonstration, features an autonomous battery-swapping system that allows continuous operation...

Scientists Create First-Ever Flying Humanoid Robot, and It Has a Baby Face

In a major step toward human-inspired aerial robotics, researchers in Italy have built what they describe as the first-ever flying humanoid robot. The robot, named iRonCub MK3, recently completed a vertical liftoff using four jet thrusters—two mounted in its...

Robots Can Help Improve Mental Wellbeing at Work

Recent research that came out of the University of Cambridge suggests that a toy-like robot may enhance mental well-being in the workplace. During the course of the research project, which was carried out at a technology consultancy company, a total...

Elon Musk Presents First Humanoid Robot, Optimus

Tesla's billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, showed off the latest prototype of its humanoid robot called "Optimus" on Friday, predicting the electric vehicle maker would be able to produce millions and sell them for just under twenty thousand dollars. Optimus appeared...