Robots

Tokyo: The Humanoid Robot Race

The world is entering the era of “physical AI”: humanoid robots trained by teleoperation, tested in Tokyo, and backed by billions from tech giants. They can walk and dance, yet real-world tasks—from care work to house chores—remain challenging and costly. The humanoid revolution is underway, but the future still needs to prove it can ...

How Robots and Raw Earth Are Redefining Homebuilding

They look like cocoons, settled on the ground as if they had naturally grown there. No straight lines, no concrete, just earth, carefully layered by two robotic arms moving with the grace of a choreographed dance. In 200 hours—barely eight days—an entire house takes shape. Printed on site using only natural materials. Its name? TECLA. Its ...

Humanoid Robots Stride into the Future with World's First Half-Marathon

Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early on Saturday, joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China's drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology. The 21-kilometre (13-mile) event held in the Chinese capital's E-Town, a ...