A full-size humanoid robot has marked a major step toward real-world autonomy after securing

On April 18, the inaugural Beijing Yizhuang Robot Warrior Challenge concluded. Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics (X-Humanoid) entered the competition with Embodied Tien Kung 3.0. The full-size general-purpose humanoid robot completed the course fully autonomously,

A humanoid robot conducts late-night testing in Beijing on April 11, 2026, as it prepares for the upcoming half marathon event held in the city. Photo: VCG. As the capital city sh

We are now in the humanoid robot era, and they're starting to show up in our homes. But are they any good? And what's the path to improvement?

Destiny can run, dance and even perform Kung Fu moves, and Wallace, from Gedling in Nottinghamshire, expects to see humanoids programmed to do laundry or cooking and cleaning. He describes the humanoid as an "embodied AI model with the ability to speak, react and manipulate the real world".

A Unitree humanoid robot chasing boars in Poland highlights real-world AI testing and the growing role of robots in public environments.

Chinese researchers have introduced the Unitree G1, a humanoid robot designed to play tennis, showcasing a significant step forward in robotics. Standing at 127 cm with 29 degrees of freedom, the Unitree G1 combines advanced mechanics with a unique 3D ...

In an interview with CNBC, Ling noted that current use cases for humanoid robots remain “fairly restrictive,” confined mostly to performances at events like the CCTV Spring Gala, concerts, marathons, and boxing matches.