Humanoid Robot - Part 2
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China Surges Ahead in Humanoid Robotics Patent Innovation
A LexisNexis analysis of over 26,000 patent families finds Chinese startups leading global innovation in humanoid robotics, with six of the top ten most active companies and rapid growth in patent filings
Google DeepMind Expands Gemini Robotics to Full-Body Humanoid Control
Google DeepMind has released Gemini Robotics 2, a model designed to control entire humanoid robots, enabling walking, object manipulation, and multi-robot coordination with limited retraining across different robot platforms
Tactus AI Unveils Elsie Robot for Clinical Lab Automation
Tactus AI has introduced Elsie, a two-armed humanoid robot designed to automate hands-on clinical laboratory tasks using existing instruments and validated procedures, aiming to address staffing shortages without major infrastructure changes
US Blocks Imports of Chinese Humanoid and Quadruped Robots Over Security
The United States has imposed new restrictions on advanced humanoid and four-legged robots, primarily targeting Chinese manufacturers, citing national security risks and concerns over critical infrastructure vulnerabilities
United and Delta Ban Humanoid Robots From All Commercial Flights
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have introduced new restrictions prohibiting passengers from transporting humanoid robots in both carry-on and checked baggage, citing unresolved safety and operational challenges
Digital DNA Robots Proposed to Simulate Identity After Death
A US-based project proposes using quantum-powered humanoid robots to simulate a person's identity after death by transferring their digital DNA, but the claims await independent verification and raise major technical and ethical questions
Tesla Records Worker Movements to Train Optimus Robot in Germany
Tesla is collecting video data of employee assembly tasks at its Grünheide Gigafactory to train the Optimus humanoid robot for autonomous industrial work, raising questions about workplace monitoring and regulatory oversight
Humanoid Robot Learns to Walk on Real Terrain With Less Training
Georgia Tech researchers have introduced a machine-learning framework that enables a humanoid robot to walk across unpredictable real-world surfaces, reducing both training time and computational demands compared to previous methods
Swiss Startup Mimic Robotics Reveals Sensor-Rich Robotic Hand for Factories
Mimic Robotics has introduced the Mimic Hand M1, a tendon-driven robotic hand designed for industrial automation, featuring advanced tactile sensing and a human-like joint structure to improve manipulation of diverse objects in real-world settings
AGIBOT Demonstrates Four New Robots in Live Industrial Deployments
AGIBOT has introduced four new robots at WAIC 2026, including a full-size humanoid, an educational platform, an industrial manipulator, and a dexterous robotic hand, with live demonstrations in manufacturing and service environments
BrainCo Demonstrates Brain-Controlled Robot Platform Using EEG Signals
BrainCo has introduced a non-invasive brain-computer interface platform that enables users to control robots with EEG-detected brain signals, aiming to improve intent recognition and generate training data for embodied AI systems
Unitree's UnifoLM-OminiA-0.3 Model Integrates Home Robot Control
Unitree has introduced UnifoLM-OminiA-0.3, a unified AI model for humanoid robots designed to coordinate speech, vision, and manipulation for autonomous home-care tasks, with demonstrations showing real-time adaptation to user interruptions
Hybrid wheel-leg robot from China targets industrial and rescue tasks
Run Robotics has demonstrated a wheel-leg hybrid robot at WAIC 2026, combining rapid wheeled movement with robotic arms for inspection, firefighting, and emergency response in complex environments. Most components are domestically sourced
Why Power Management Limits Humanoid Robot Performance
Engineers developing humanoid robots face persistent challenges in converting and distributing onboard battery power to support motion, sensing, and computation. The efficiency and reliability of these power systems directly affect robot capabilities and safety
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