Humanoid Robot

• Robots box, sprint and stumble in first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games

  More than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries are competing in sports including soccer, running and boxing.

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  Aug 15, 2025
  
• Robots race humans for 1st time in world debut of humanoid half-marathon

  While the 12,000 human participants followed conventional rules and needed to stop at water stations, the 21 machine 'runners' needed battery swap pit stops.

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  Apr 22, 2025
  
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• Boston Dynamics unveils ‘creepy’ new fully electric humanoid robot

  Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot has earned admiration for its impressive engineering feat while also becoming the subject of mockery online.

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  Apr 18, 2024
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• Robots say they won’t rebel against humans as dozens gather at Switzerland summit

  At the 'AI for Good' conference in Geneva, humanoid robots Grace, Ameca, artist Ai-Da, and 'rockstar' Desdemona answered questions ranging from their futures to global regulation.

  Tech

  Jul 7, 2023
• Meet Ai-Da, the first robot that can paint like an artist

  Ai-Da, while highly talented, is raising ethical questions about human relationships with robots and AI.

  Tech

  Apr 5, 2022
• Emotional robot set for sale in Japan next year

  Softbank Corp. is entering the robotics business with its cooing, gesturing and sympathetic Pepper humanoid-on-wheels, designed for companionship.

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  Jun 5, 2014