A new humanoid robot has stunned audiences with its eerie realism to the point where many refused to believe it was actually a machine.

Think of actuators as the robot’s muscles —the technology that enables humanoids to move. Actuators come in three types: ...

Chinese EV company XPENG's next-gen humanoid robot IRON has a distinctly feminine appearance, including breasts. Here's why.

Chinese EV maker XPeng has unveiled its next-generation IRON humanoid robot at the 2025 XPeng Tech Day, calling it “the most human-like humanoid robot.” ...

XPENG showcases its new-generation humanoid robot "IRON" during the company's 2025 Tech Day on November 5, 2025. Photo: ...

X’s Neo wants to be your housekeeper. First, it needs to be controlled by a human in your home. Cool with you?

To what extent might robots be able to act as extensions of our bodies? Scientists are exploring how to integrate AI agents with A physical form and human-like senses into our lives. 25 June 2025 A ...

In the world of robotics, we’ve often seen robots rely on their mechanical hands to pick up and manipulate objects. But that approach doesn’t quite capture the full essence of how humans interact with ...

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Doctors from Scotland and the US have completed what is thought to be a world-first stroke procedure using a robot. Prof Iris ...

In 2015, a jovial three-foot-tall robot with pool noodles for arms set out on what seemed like a simple mission. Using the kindness of strangers, this machine, called “hitchBOT” would spend months ...