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🦾 Robotics & Embodied AI

Physical AI, humanoid robots, robot learning, and embodied intelligence from Figure, Boston Dynamics, Tesla, and research labs.

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Newshumanoid robots in manufacturing

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US. bbc.com

Opinionembodied AI research landscape

Researching the frontier of robotics: Three founders on what it takes to succeed in embodied AI

But it's coming faster than most people think, and the researchers building at the frontier are already racing to make that a reality. bvp.com

Newshumanoid robots commercial deployment

Figure Humanoid Robots Get Jobs With JCPenney, Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers

Figure got a job at dad's company. Not literally, of course, because humanoid robots don't have dads. Or moms. But figuratively (sorry). forbes.com

Launchhumanoid robots commercial deployment

Catalyst Brands Taps Figure AI for Humanoid Automation

Catalyst Brands and humanoid robotics company Figure AI Inc. (Figure) today announced a commercial partnership beginning in its initial phase at Catalyst... corporate.jcpenney.com

NewsFigure AI autonomous humanoid milestone

Figure's humanoid robots complete 200-hour shift with zero failures

US robotics company Figure AI has completed a 200-hour autonomous livestream using its Figure 03 robots. During the run, the robots processed nearly 250,000... interestingengineering.com

NewsTesla/Figure/embodied intelligence weekly digest

Xiaozhi Weekly Digest | Tesla Production Line Switches to Humanoid Robots; XPENG Robotaxi Mass Production Rolls Off Line

Gasgoo Munich- Here are the key developments in embodied intelligence and driver assistance this week: Figure livestreams package sorting, clocking 200... autonews.gasgoo.com

NewsBoston Dynamics/Hyundai humanoid production

Hyundai Motor Group accelerates Atlas humanoid robot production push

Automaker creates AI factory and robotics supply chain units as Georgia smart factory emerges as leading candidate for mass production of Boston Dynamics... upi.com

Newshumanoid robots / autonomous operation

Humanoid robots work nonstop in package test

Figure AI says three humanoid robots named Bob, Frank and Gary ran autonomously for over 24 hours, sorting packages without human control in a warehouse... foxnews.com

Newscommercial humanoid robot / home deployment

China is deploying the first home cleaning humanoid robot butlers

The SeeLight S1 may be the first commercial humanoid robot that will be deployed at homes to do all chores in the household. fastcompany.com

Launchrobot operating system / China AI robotics

China launches OpenHarmony robot OS for humanoids and AI robotics

China has unveiled what developers describe as the country's first robot operating system built on OpenHarmony, underscoring Beijing's broader push to... digitimes.com

LaunchBoston Dynamics Atlas robot learning

Training a Humanoid Robot for Hard Work

Using AI-driven behaviors, Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot coordinates its whole body to execute complex tasks with accuracy and reliability. bostondynamics.com

Opinionhumanoid robot strategy

Former NASA Robotics Chief: America is building the wrong kind of robots — and China knows it

The U.S. is optimizing humanoid robots for factory demos and backflips. A former NASA robotics division chief explains why adaptability — not performance... fortune.com

Opinionphysical AI strategy

The future of physical AI isn’t humanoid; it’s task-specific and cost-efficient

The vice president of physical AI at Hailo explains why the next wave of AI will run locally on specialized machines designed for real-world tasks. therobotreport.com

Newsphysical AI in industrial robotics

FANUC and Google Expand Physical AI in Industrial Robotics

FANUC's collaboration with Google highlights how Physical AI, open robotics platforms, and scalable autonomy are reshaping industrial robotics. arcweb.com

NewsGoogle x FANUC physical AI deployment

Google, Japanese firm ship 1,000 robots in automation push

Google has joined hands with Japanese robotics giant FANUC America Corporation to advance Physical AI in industrial robots, amid rising demand for smarter... interestingengineering.com

Newsphysical AI / FANUC + Google partnership

FANUC partners with Google to advance physical AI in its robots

Since FANUC released its physical AI system at IREX in Tokyo, customer interest has grown rapidly, and it is working with Google and NVIDIA. therobotreport.com

Newsphysical AI / industrial robotics

FANUC, Google Collaborate on Physical AI for Manufacturing

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — FANUC Corp. is collaborating with Google to advance “physical AI” capabilities in industrial robots, combining FANUC's automation... assemblymag.com

Newsembodied AI funding / China robotics

Embodied AI Fuels Record Robotics Funding In China As IPO Momentum Builds

Venture investment in China's robotics sector has hit an all-time high this year, Crunchbase data shows, as several well-funded startups in the space make... news.crunchbase.com

NewsFigure AI humanoid robot deployment

The Internet can’t stop watching Figure AI’s humanoid robots handling packages

The robotics startup Figure AI has been livestreaming humanoid robots placing thousands of packages onto a conveyor belt for nearly a week—a spectacle that... arstechnica.com

Newsphysical AI industrial robotics

FANUC Accelerates Physical AI Through Collaboration with Google

AI Agent Powered by Google Operates Robots. 05/19/26, 05:58 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation. FANUC CORPORATION, the world's leading supplier of... roboticstomorrow.com