Toyota debuted CUE7, an AI-powered humanoid robot that learned to shoot free throws through trial and error, in front of 8,400 fans at Toyota Arena Tokyo.

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

A blue-eyed humanoid robot carefully opens a box and places a tool inside as a crowd of visitors watch the demonstration of "physical AI" skills at a major industrial trade fair in Germany.

In the world of automotive manufacturing, automation has traditionally referred to massive robotic arms bolted to the floor, safely enclosed in steel cages, performing strictly defined duties. These machines are fast and precise,

Humanoid robots equipped with physical AI are being piloted by Accenture, SAP and Vodafone Procure & Connect to perform inspection and safety monitoring tasks in industrial environments. The pilot focuses on using humanoid robots to identify inefficiencies,

Physical AI is already transforming industries. Meanwhile, companies chasing humanoid robots risk missing the real, ROI-driven automation revolution.

The Infinite Loop by Nebius reports robots like Digit are learning to work in warehouses, balancing safety and AI for future home integration, and its current focus is on navigating human environments safely.

Robots that look and move like people are no longer only the domain of science fiction movies like Ex Machina or The Wild Robot. By 2026, several robotics manufacturers had demonstrated very human-like machines — with two arms,