#animatronics

Optimal use of force in Boston Dynamics’ robot dog A four-legged robot is learning to perform a task that seems simple for humans but poses an enormous challenge for robotics: moving heavy objects without

The quadruped robot that solves a Rubik's cube Engineers in Switzerland have developed a four-legged robot capable of solving a giant Rubik’s cube. Most impressively, it performs the entire task autonomously,

Living neurons controlling a robot dog Imagine a robotic dog whose movements are controlled by living neurons cultivated in a laboratory—well, that has just become a reality. A group of researchers has

The humanoid bodyguard robot is here. A humanoid robot confronts a man armed with a knife; in another scene, it pushes a person out of the path of a moving car, taking the full impact of the vehicle itself.

Boston Dynamics moves toward mass production. Boston Dynamics has long impressed the world with robots capable of running, jumping, performing somersaults, and executing movements that once seemed impossible

The humanoid robot that lifts and carries weight. As companies around the world compete to build the most intelligent humanoid robot, researchers in South Korea are tackling a different challenge: enabling

The new “full-body intelligence” for robots. Humanoid robots are becoming increasingly adept at walking, running, and maintaining their balance; however, there is a vast gap between simply moving around

Humanoid robots controlling urban traffic While researchers debate the risks posed by increasingly autonomous artificial intelligence, some of these machines have already begun taking on tasks in public

The Kawasaki robot takes the next step. ![image.png]( After more than a decade of developing its own humanoid robot, Kawasaki is preparing for a major shift: it aims to make the Kaleido 9 increasingly

An epic finale for “retired” robots. ![image.png]( Figure decided to bid farewell to a generation of humanoid robots in cinematic fashion; the company released a video showing one of its robots being slowly

Agility Robotics' new Digit 5 ​​humanoid robot ![image.png]( As some robots begin to take on specific tasks, Agility Robotics is preparing a new generation of Digit to work in closer proximity to us. The

The first robot that draws blood precisely. ![image.png]( A task that typically requires a healthcare professional is also becoming automated; the FDA has authorized "Aletta"—a robotic system from the

The new robot factory, with robots at work. ![image.png]( UBtech has launched a new robot factory in Liuzhou designed to achieve a capacity of over 10,000 units per year; however, perhaps the most impressive

Security incidents involving artificial intelligence agents. ![image.png]( An artificial intelligence was given a seemingly routine task: to find public data on Australian government spending for specific

Tesla's Optimus at scale. ![image.png]( At Tesla's facilities, another project—which we watched progress slowly over years of presentations and demonstrations—appears to be entering a completely new phase;

Humanoid robots are already serving customers in stores and hotels. ![image.png]( In a video, the Chinese company Agibot showcases its new humanoid performing tasks that typically require direct human

Robots in a talent show. ![image.png]( This post isn't about the typical tech showcase seen at a robotics expo; instead, it focuses on the *America's Got Talent* finale in September 2026, where Chinese

The first humanoid robot with autonomous planning ![image.png]( In the footage, a G1 humanoid wearing red gloves faces off against a human trainer wearing protective gear; the man approaches, moving his

The first fight between a human and a T-800 robot in the United States. The robot advances, delivers a kick, and knocks the man to the ground; the scene took place inside an octagon in front of cameras

When Artificial Intelligences Create Their Own Language There is one final question regarding artificial intelligences working together that researchers have begun to explore: What happens when these machines