The 70-pound robot, named Bebop, was traveling for work when it became the focus of questions and safety checks before departure.

X Technologies says it is scaling production of its NEO humanoid robot, with some robots already helping build and test future units. (Photo: 1X Technologies)

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been spending time with a Unitree G1 humanoid — both in my house and in the warehouse where these robots are being imported from China by the thousands. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

A humanoid robot performing at a University event in China deviated from its choreographed routine and embraced a female student mid-dance.

A Honor robot took part in the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon and finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, significantly faster than the human record.

Meta Platforms has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a humanoid robot AI startup, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg raises capital spending to $145 billion and prepares to lay off 8,000 employees to fund the company's artificial intelligence push.

Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot uses wheels, roller skates, and ice skates in a new demo showing advances in robot mobility and control.

Foundation sent humanoid robots to Ukraine for a demonstration. CEO Sankaet Pathak said that in 5 to 10 years, they will be able to extract targets.