From a few insect steps, software inferred the goal of walking and taught a larger six-legged robot to handle rough ground and a missing limb.

David Hanson, Ben Goertzel and co-hosts Grace Robot and Lisa Rein all have an intense discussion about the merits of embodiment for training AGI to be compassionate towards humans.

After learning to perform surgery by watching videos of experienced human surgeons, a robot performed as well as human surgeons.

China showcased a brain-controlled robot and the world's first AI agent smartphone at WAIC 2026, advancing brain-computer interface and AI technologies.

Soft robotic garment SWAG from KAIST/Stanford self-dresses wearer in 10 secs using vine robots. Assistive technology for elderly, mobility-impaired, redefining independence.

Microagi secures record $55M seed for Atlas platform, scaling robot training data. Ex-F1 engineers tackle EU labor shortage with industrial automation infrastructure.

Generalist AI describes GEN-1.5, which adapts to simple physical tasks in seconds by placing a demonstration in its memory and acting without further weight changes.

China shipped over 40,000 humanoid robots in H1 2026, capturing 97% of global shipments. Unitree's IPO surged 629% as the US shipped just 450 units in all of 2025.

China shipped 97% of global humanoid robots in H1 2026. Unitree's IPO surged 629%. A robot broke Bolt's 100m record. The US shipped just 450 units in 2025.

Scientists find a way to bend and straighten microfibers using uneven chemical reactions triggered by voltage, paving the path for tiny machines and soft robots.