Unitree, Agibot, and Sharpa introduced humanoid robots at CES 2026. While one model is focused on entertainment, another features an advanced robotic hand.

Using robotic fins, researchers at the University of California, Riverside have learned how stingrays are able to swim with impressive control. These insights could help underwater vehicles avoid disastrous ground collisions.

A scientist has explained why robots still struggle to pick tomatoes. Labor shortages in agriculture are driving growing interest in robotic systems that can automate harvesting. Yet some crops remain especially challenging for machines.

President Donald Trump wants America to lead on artificial intelligence at almost any cost, but he must contend with a skeptical public.

Raj Subramaniam said "super humanoid robots" with a "couple of elbows" would be better at automating deliveries.

Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, and paying attention.

In a six-week trial at Ford’s Cologne Innovation Centre, the Alpha HMND 01 moved heavy totes, lifted metal car parts and exceeded productivity targets. View on euronews

The Walker S2 can also hot-swap its own batteries, and UBTech said in November of 2025 it was the first humanoid robot to be able to do so. Particularly useful for production environments, the Walker S2 can pivot on its waist almost 180 degrees, enabling to it quickly move components or work on other parts without shifting its feet.