A humanoid robot just broke half-marathon world record
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The machine kicked and flailed about, but it would take a team of humans and a stretcher to get it off the course
We are now in the humanoid robot era, and they're starting to show up in our homes. But are they any good? And what's the path to improvement?
When Tesla demonstrated its humanoid robot Optimus at its autopilot technology showcase in Miami in early December 2025, it was a sensation, but not for the reasons the company hoped. Recorded at the company's "Autonomy Visualized" show, a leaked video ...
In testing robotic systems, developers can fail and learn, as long as they control risk, explains Bullen Ultrasonics' research and early innovation manager.
Stanford’s AI Index says humanoid robots still fail 88% of household tasks, exposing a wide gap between lab gains and the reality of home use.
Mark Cuban says the future of robotics isn't humanoids.Anna Webber/Getty Images for Inc. at Inc. Founders House at SXSW Mark Cuban believes in a future where humans live alongside robots, just not the ones you're probably picturing. "Everybody's making ...