It turned out that Chinese firms could make ev s well—too well and too cheaply for the comfort of foreign governments, which ...

Designing for a humanoid robot is one of the most complicated applications in robotics today. All on its own, a humanoid ...

First lady Melania Trump arrives, accompanied by a robot, to attend the "Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit," with other first spouses, at the White House, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 ...

Melania Trump is being compared to a robot after she arrived with one at her Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition summit. The first lady, 55, was accompanied by a humanoid robot named ...

For years, humanoid robots have been trying to match human ability in the physical world — balancing, walking, lifting, and navigating controlled environments. While machines have surpassed humans in ...

A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners has broken the world record at a Beijing half-marathon, showcasing the rapid technological advancements achieved by Chinese makers.

First Lady Melania Trump stood beside a humanoid robot at the White House on March 25, 2026, addressing the machine by name during a roundtable that brought together spouses and officials from 45 ...

Can a robot keep up with Serena Williams? Researchers have taught a humanoid robot to play tennis with humans — and it can hold its own. Chinese AI robotic company Galbot designed software to teach a ...

A premapped course, a crew of handlers and a world-beating time: here’s what this Beijing half marathon reveals about how far humanoid robots have come—and how far they haven’t ...

The First Lady is joined by "Figure 3," a new humanoid robot, during White House conference. Credit: Oliver Contreras / contributor / AFP via Getty Image You wouldn't think that being able to stride ...

Bottom line: Unitree Robotics is pushing humanoid robots toward speeds typically seen in elite human athletes. In newly released footage, the company's H1 humanoid robot is shown sprinting down an ...