WHEN Usain Bolt became the fastest man on Earth in 2009, he performed that trademark victory pose — stretching out his arm towards adoring fans. In sharp contrast, Tiangong Ultra — the robot that

At the recent Beijing Robot Games, humanoid robots set remarkable new benchmarks in speed and agility. One robot sprinted 100 meters in an astonishing 9.39 seconds, shattering Usain Bolt's record. Another demonstrated incredible prowess with a standing high jump of 2.

XPeng (XPEV) said Monday its robotics division raised over $900 million in a private funding round, valuing the unit at more than $6.3 billion. The money will fund hardware and software research, artificial intelligence model training,

Beijing’s World Humanoid Robot Games will feature 2,056 robots from 16 countries, with tougher autonomy rules and more real-world industrial tasks.

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference in China is showcasing hundreds of AI-related products and innovations.

In most car factories, workers drive the vehicles to testing. Being human, they occasionally drive into pillars and other objects. That’s not a problem with Hyundai’s transport robots, said Jerry Roach, a senior manager in charge of general assembly at the Georgia factory, which began producing cars in 2024.

Humanoid robots are rapidly transitioning from science fiction to practical applications, attracting significant investment from tech giants and startups. Their appeal lies in operating in human environments and adapting to diverse tasks, promising ...