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Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot greets runners, poses for photos at Boston Marathon

US carmaker Tesla turned the Boston Marathon into a live stage for its Optimus

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China ships more humanoid robots than the U.S. as investors diverge on AI bets

Chinese startups are churning out more humanoid robots than their U.S. rivals, despite far lower valuations.

China Deploys Robot Dogs, Drones, and Humanoids to Run a ‘Full-Space’ Metro System

China’s Hefei metro is testing robot dogs, drones, and humanoids to inspect trains, patrol platforms, and assist passengers during busy travel periods.
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Tien Kung 3.0 humanoid wins China’s Robot Warrior Challenge with zero human control

A full-size humanoid robot has marked a major step toward real-world autonomy after securing

BMW Is Putting Humanoid Robots on Its Factory Floor to Cut EV Costs

Software-driven machines adapt on the fly, enabling faster model updates without costly factory retooling. BMW deploys AI-powered humanoid robots to enhance flexible, adaptive manufacturing. Robots reduce material waste by 50% and accelerate production at Leipzig EV plant.

New breed of humanoid robots trained to maintain China’s power grid

Humanoid robots are being trained to carry out maintenance on China’s power grid. Developers say the machines could eventually handle repetitive and hazardous work.
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Autonomous Alfie: New humanoid robot for complex industrial tasks unveiled

Munich-based company RobCo recently unveiled a new industrial humanoid robot at the Hannover Messe trade show in Germany.
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Disturbing video shows humanoid robots preparing for border patrol duties

Walker S2 is an adult-sized humanoid robot with legs, a torso, and arms. China is sending these robots to patrol their border with Vietnam.