The Latest Breaking News from Robots

Behzad Peykari and the Humanoid Built Around the Human Body

The robotics leader behind XoMotion on building wearable robots that restore movement, and what they reveal about the humanoid machines coming next.

International Business Times · Aug 3

3 Humanoid Robot ETFs to Ride a Speculative Trend

As humanoid robots emerge as AI's next growth driver, investors can gain diversified exposure through ETFs like BOTZ, CHAT, and AIPO rather than picking individual robotics stocks.

MarketBeat · Aug 3

When expressive humanoid robots are awkward, people become wary – new brain study

People become more suspicious of a humanoid robot that makes errors, especially when the robot is an expressive conversation partner.

The Conversation · Aug 3

We've seen a lot of malfunctioning robots this year, but this is my favorite fail yet

Plus a bot that can chase you underwater, a mech that can knock down walls, and a teacherbot gets kicked out of class.

PC Gamer · Jul 31

This hilarious robot collapse reminds me that robot development is nowhere near where it needs to be, but a huge breakthrough from DeepMind could change all that

Two recent robot demonstrations — one a huge fail and the other an inspiring breakthrough — remind us how far robots capable of living and working among us are from reality.

TechRadar · Jul 31

First drones, now robot vacuums — the US government's ban on foreign robots is confirmed to include many of the best robovacs and robot lawn mowers on the market, and brands may have been caught off-guard

The FCC has confirmed that the US ban on foreign-made advanced robotic devices includes robot vacuums and similar bots

TechRadar · Jul 31

Google’s Gemini AI can now walk around as a humanoid

Gemini Robotics model allows humanoids to perform chores like screwing in light bulbs and tying bin bags

The Independent UK · Jul 31

The US government just banned almost all robot vacuums — here's why (Update: companies respond)

The US government has announced a ban on "advanced robotic devices" entering the US. That means robot vacuums, robot lawnmowers and delivery robots on the ground are all under threat.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 30

The next China shock could be bigger than solar, batteries and EVs

China is emerging as a global leader in humanoid robot manufacturing. The nation's scale and cost reduction strategies are alarming international competitors. This trend mirrors China's dominance in solar panels and electric vehicles. Governments worldwide are considering the economic implications of affordable Chinese robots. The robotics race is far from…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Trump Admin Bans New Chinese Humanoid Robots and Power Inverters Citing National Security Concerns

FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the restrictions are intended to "secure America's critical supply chains" and apply to new versions of the affected products

Latin Times · Jul 30