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With over 300 robots registered and new rules favoring autonomous navigation, the 2026 Beijing Humanoid Half-Marathon aims to move beyond last year’s experimental debut toward industrial standardization.
Physical Intelligence in Talks for $1 Billion Round, Eyeing an $11 Billion Valuation
Just four months after its last major raise, the AI robotics startup is reportedly seeking new capital to double its valuation as it accelerates the development of its "universal brain" for robots.
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Sweating the Details: Xiaomi Unveils Upgraded CyberOne Hand with "Bionic Glands" and Full-Palm Touch
Following a successful pilot in its EV factory, Xiaomi has completely redesigned its humanoid hand, introducing a 1:1 human form factor, 150,000-cycle durability, and an evaporative liquid-cooling system to manage motor heat.
LimX Dynamics Unveils "Luna": A High-Performance Humanoid Built for the Spotlight
Stepping away from the industrial aesthetic of its predecessors, LimX Dynamics has debuted Luna, a sleek, matte-black humanoid capable of high-difficulty gymnastics and lifelike movement.
Figure 03 Makes White House Debut at "Fostering the Future Together" Summit
In a high-profile diplomatic showcase, Figure CEO Brett Adcock joined First Lady Melania Trump to introduce the Figure 03 humanoid to the White House, signaling a new era of American robotics and Hark-powered AI integration.
‘Superhero in a Suit’: Tesla Teases Optimus Gen 3 Aesthetics in Massive Recruitment Drive
A new recruitment video from Tesla offers a hint of the aesthetic details of the upcoming Optimus Gen 3, while a surge in job postings confirms the company's aggressive pivot toward 1-million-unit annual production.
Tracking the Rise of Humanoid Robotics
Humanoids Daily covers the fast-moving world of humanoid robots — from research labs to factory floors. We report on the companies, technologies, and breakthroughs shaping the next generation of intelligent machines.
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Following their viral "nut-spinning" demo, Kyber Labs has showcased a robotic hand performing complex wet lab tasks, signaling a shift toward deterministic, "primitive-based" AI for high-stakes laboratory automation.
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Following a massive $200 million funding round and the launch of its modular research platform, LimX Dynamics is pivoting toward a more refined aesthetic with a new mystery model set for reveal tomorrow.
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In a high-profile diplomatic showcase, Figure CEO Brett Adcock joined First Lady Melania Trump to introduce the Figure 03 humanoid to the White House, signaling a new era of American robotics and Hark-powered AI integration.
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MIT engineers have developed a wearable ultrasound wristband that tracks hand movements by imaging internal muscle and tendon activity, offering a potential solution to the data bottlenecks currently facing humanoid teleoperation.
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A new report from the Wall Street Journal details how Schaeffler is integrating Agility’s Digit humanoid into an active auto-parts plant, marking a shift from logistics pilots to deep industrial manufacturing.