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Humanoid robots work nonstop in package test
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (143+ words) Figure AI says three of its humanoid robots crossed more than 24 hours of continuous autonomous operation after a test that was supposed to last only eight hours kept running. The California-based robotics startup says its Helix-02 artificial intelligence-powered robots sorted…...
Humanoid robots crush humans during half-marathon " and set the world record - AOL
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (662+ words) Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past "human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the sector's rapid technical advances. The race's'inaugural edition'last year was riddled…...
This Zurich startup built a four-armed robot for space stations. Each astronaut hour it saves is worth $140, 000.
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (86+ words) Orbit Robotics' Helios uses tendon-driven arms to move through microgravity and handle cargo. Maintenance alone eats 35% of crew time in orbit....
China's Walker humanoid robot amazes with precise ballet performance
12+ hour, 42+ min ago (363+ words) Discover the engineering revolution transforming modern defense with Strength, Stealth, Speed: The Very Fast Future of Advanced Defense UBTECH unveils the Walker C1, a full-size commercial humanoid robot that blends precise motion control with artistic performance. Chinese robotics company UBTECH unveiled…...
Orbot Robotics" space robot has four arms, but its Goro physique has a purpose
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (560+ words) Helios is a new four-armed robot from Zurich-based Orbit Robotics, and at first glance, it reminded me of Goro from Mortal Kombat. But unlike the prince from Outworld, Helios is not built for combat. It is designed to help astronauts…...
Live: First high school humanoid robot soccer final underway in Beijing
15+ hour, 37+ min ago (87+ words) Modern Ghana Live: First high school humanoid robot soccer final underway in Beijing The first high school humanoid robot soccer final is underway over May 23-24 at Tsinghua University High School in Beijing's Haidian District. Eight teams are battling it out…...
Payload Specialist May 24: Hong Kong's First Astronaut Launches
16+ hour, 25+ min ago (275+ words) Lai Ka-ying becomes Hong Kong's first astronaut launching May 24 aboard Shenzhou-23. She completed 200+ training modules in Beijing after transferring from Hong Kong Police. Her success inspires Hong Kong youth to pursue careers in aerospace and advanced technology. These professionals undergo…...
Ten things to know about humanoids By Investing. com
19+ hour, 40+ min ago (366+ words) Updated May 24, 2026 12: 07 AM ET Investing. com -- Humanoid robots could become a market worth as much as $200 billion by 2035 as advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and battery technology accelerate adoption across industries, according to a Barclays report. The report describes humanoids…...
Watch This | China's three astronaut categories explained: Pilots, engineers, and payload specialists
20+ hour, 15+ min ago (108+ words) Spacecraft pilots: The core role for spacecraft maneuvering and control Payload specialists: Responsible for payload operations and management aboard the space station Previously, astronauts Zhu Yangzhu and Wang Haoze were China's first selected flight engineer and first female flight engineer,…...
Former NASA Robotics Chief: America is building the wrong kind of robots " and China knows it
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (33+ words) The U. S. is optimizing humanoid robots for factory demos and backflips. A former NASA robotics division chief explains why adaptability " not performance " is the metric that will determine who leads global manufacturing....