In this week's look at youth culture, I explain why everyone is arguing about robot abuse, look at a TikTok fan club for people who like sticks, explain why you should never say Sigh Name Cuff on ...

Here at New Atlas, we like to keep tabs on developments in the world of robotics – just so we're aware of how soon Terminator ...

For $175,000 you too can have a hyper-realistic full-body humanoid robot as personal companion coupled with “Companionship AI” and — to come — a controller app to manage and control your ...

Chinese robotics company Unitree unveiled new videos showing off advancements in the agility of its G1 and H1 humanoid robots, including running, dancing and more-natural walking.

At present, Unitree offers both its humanoid and quadruped robots for sale via its website. The sophisticated H1 humanoid robot - 180cm tall and weighs about 47kg - costs US$90,000, excluding ...

A viral livestream featuring a $70,000 humanoid robot has sparked debate over human behavior toward machines. In the stream, influencer Kai Cenat and two others are seen mishandling a Unitree G1 ...

In April 2025, the Chinese capital will host the world’s very first half marathon open to humanoid robots. They will compete against human athletes in a unique event. The event is expected to ...

Additionally, Musk highlighted the development of Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, which will begin production in 2025. "Optimus will be able to play the piano and thread a needle," said Musk.

Safety is often overlooked in the rush to bring humanoid robots to the workplace. As high-profile corporations ranging from retailers like Amazon to carmakers such as Mercedes and BMW have ...

Humanoid robots are stepping into the spotlight, performing live with human musicians, in an interesting study done by researchers. The robotic band, which included Oscar, a Robotis-OP3 who played ...

Soon, humanoid robots will be competing against human runners in a half marathon in Beijing. The aim is to test these robots' endurance and performance among a group of more or less seasoned athletes.