NewsEmbodied AI / Robot Hands
China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics – making hands
Race to develop 'embodied AI' focuses on creating dextrous hands to transform humanoid robots from gimmicks into useful products. theguardian.com
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NewsHumanoid robots / China vs US robotics
Etzioni on AI: Elon Musk promised humanoid robots, but China delivered
While American tech giants are valued for the anticipation of perfect prototypes, Chinese manufacturers are winning the robotics race by getting paid for... geekwire.com
NewsFigure AI deployment
BMW deploys next-gen humanoid robots in South Carolina factory
BMW deploys Figure AI's humanoid robots at its Spartanburg plant after an 11-month trial that helped produce over 30000 X3 vehicles and moved 90000. cryptobriefing.com
Newsgesture recognition technology
Humanoid AI Robot Demonstrates World-First Gesture Technology
A humanoid AI robot under development in Japan demonstrated what its developer described as a world-first gesture-recognition technology during a studio... newsonjapan.com
NewsFigure 03 logistics
BMW Deploys Figure 03 Humanoid in Plant Spartanburg Logistics
BMW Group said on **June 25, 2026** that **Figure 03** humanoid robots will begin a logistics sequencing use case at **Plant Spartanburg**, after a Figure... letsdatascience.com
NewsBoston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics’ New Atlas Humanoid Robot: ‘Order Of Magnitude’ Simpler
The new Atlas can kick a soccer ball like no other robot. But for the first time, Boston Dynamics has engineered in a secret superpower critical for... forbes.com
NewsRobotics SPAC
Agility Robotics’ SPAC Deal Opens a Rare Door Into Humanoid AI
The CCXI-Agility Robotics SPAC merger will create the first U.S.-listed pure-play humanoid equity, valued at $2.5B, with clients including Amazon and a... marketbeat.com
NewsFigure AI applications
How BMW is Using Figure AI Humanoid Robots in Production
BMW is using physical AI in its production lines, demonstrating the updated Figure 03 humanoid robot in the US across complex logistics applications. manufacturingdigital.com
NewsRobotics IPO
The First Major Robotics IPO Is Here: 5 Robotics Stocks That Could Run in the Second Half of 2026
The first major humanoid robotics company just went public. Agility Robotics completed its public debut through a merger with SPAC Churchill Capital Corp XI... 247wallst.com
NewsRobot battery supply
LG Energy wins battery supply deals with top humanoid robot makers
LG Energy Solution Ltd. has secured major supply contracts with the top three US humanoid robotics developers – Tesla Inc., Boston Dynamics Inc. and Figure... kedglobal.com
LaunchApptronik Apollo 2 & robot training facility
Apptronik launches robot training hub, unveils Apollo 2 humanoid robot
Google-backed Apptronik unveiled a new robot training facility on Tuesday, betting that large-scale real-world data collection will accelerate the... reuters.com
Newshumanoid robot launch & physical AI training
Industry Insights: Apptronik Launches New Humanoid, Physical AI Warehouse
The humanoid firm is expanding its partnership with Google DeepMind, with a focus on training physical AI for industrial work. automate.org
Newshumanoid robot market reality
China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits
When Ai Lin bought his first humanoid robot last year, he wasn't thinking about how it could make his life easier by doing his dishes. cnn.com
Newshumanoid robots in manufacturing
BMW Group deploys Figure 03 humanoid after tests with previous version
The Figure 02 robot supported the production of more than 30000 BMW X3 vehicles over 11 months in South Carolina. therobotreport.com
Newsnational humanoid robot policy
South Korea to spend $1T on more memory chip production and humanoid robots
South Korea targets physical AI lead and commercial humanoid robots by 2028. arstechnica.com
Newsembodied AI production milestone
AGIBOT produces 15,000th robot, marking a milestone in embodied AI deployment
AGIBOT has rolled out 15000 wheeled semi-humanoid robots as it moves from embodied AI from development and production to deployment. therobotreport.com
Newshumanoid robots in manufacturing
BMW Group advances the use of Physical AI in production with Figure 03 project in Spartanburg
+++ Figure AI demonstrates Figure 03 humanoid robots in new use case at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg +++ Robot development runs in parallel at BMW Group... press.bmwgroup.com
NewsAgility Robotics first humanoid IPO
First Humanoid Robot Maker Goes Public In U.S.: $2.5 Billion Deal, New Robot, $300 Million In Pre-orders
Finally we have the first U.S. humanoid robot company going public. Unfortunately, it's via a SPAC, not an IPO. Still, it's a big step for the humanoid... forbes.com
NewsBoston Dynamics expansion
Boston Dynamics to build "advanced robotics and AI center" in Massachusetts, add over 1,000 jobs
Boston Dynamics, the humanoid robot maker, announced big expansion plans on Tuesday. The Waltham, Massachusetts-based company said it plans to invest $100... cbsnews.com
NewsAgility Robotics SPAC deal
Agility Robotics plans to go public via SPAC in a $2.5B deal
Agility Robotics, the humanoid robotics startup that spun out of Oregon State University in 2015, expects to generate $620 million in proceeds. techcrunch.com