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Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot will soon get a Gemini AI upgrade

Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics to test Gemini-powered humanoids at Hyundai factories

January 08, 2026 7:41 pm

Google's Gemini Robotics AI may help Boston Dynamics' humanoid understand the world around them.

Move over, Akshaye Khanna: Humanoid robot’s ‘Fa9la’ dance at IIT Bombay Techfest goes viral

December 28, 2025 9:04 am

Instead of a standard demonstration, audiences gathered at one of Techfest’s main stages were surprised by a full-fledged performance.

The robot initially refused to shoot him, citing that he could not perform dangerous actions

‘Never trust a machine’: YouTuber gets AI-powered robot to shoot him in the chest, action sparks concerns

December 11, 2025 3:21 pm

The video has since gone viral, reigniting a new debate about the use of artificial intelligence and its risks.

Elon Musk says AI, humanoid robots will eliminate poverty, make work ‘optional’ in future

November 20, 2025 1:52 pm

AI humanoid robots future, Elon musk AI prediction: The comments were made as he appeared at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, where US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Whether these increasingly capable machines are a triumph of engineering or a glimpse into a slightly unnerving future is still up for debate—but one thing is certain: building a humanoid robot that doesn’t fall over is still harder than it looks. (Image: AIdol)

Watch: Russian AI-powered humanoid robot takes a tumble during launch

November 14, 2025 9:09 am

Developed by the Russian firm Idol, AIdol was unveiled at an event organised by the New Technology Coalition, a consortium described on Telegram as a “group of companies focused on creating humanoid robots.”

NEO, the humanoid home assistant robot by 1X Technologies, designed to blend into everyday living spaces.(Image: 1X Technologies)

Meet NEO, the $20K humanoid robot that cooks, chats and carries groceries

October 30, 2025 9:01 am

With customisable looks, conversational AI, and chore automation features, NEO aims to bring general-purpose robotics into everyday life.

Yann LeCun is the chief AI scientist at Meta.

Meta’s chief AI scientist warns that humanoid robot startups are in a bubble

October 27, 2025 9:12 am

The Turing Award-winner has argued that progress in robotics is essentially dependent on major research breakthroughs in ‘world model’ planning architectures.

Tesla's humanoid robots named Optimus walked out on their own at the company's 'We Robot' event.

Here’s why Elon Musk is worried about building Tesla’s future ‘robot army’

October 23, 2025 12:54 pm

Elon Musk’s remarks come as Tesla shareholders gear up to vote on the board’s proposal to pay the CEO a staggering $1 trillion over the next 10 years.

Figure 03 is powered by Helix, Figure AI's in-house developed AI model.

Meet Figure 03: The Humanoid robot that can fold your laundry, tidy up room and wash dishes

October 14, 2025 11:27 am

Designed for mass production, Figure 03 is an AI powered humanoid robot that can help with everyday tasks.

The R1 is the most affordable humanoid robot on the market.

Chinese robotics firm Unitree eyeing $7 billion IPO valuation

September 09, 2025 10:07 am

Founded in 2016, Unitree leads the industry in terms of both production and sales, becoming a go-to choice for Chinese universities researching robotics, as well as a common sight in entertainment and sporting events all over China.