Humanoid robot stripped down to expose its high-tech inner frame

XPeng is one of a growing number of companies keen to develop and deploy humanoid robots in the workplace and even in the ...
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Why did engineers cut apart their robot on stage?

XPENG's next-gen IRON robot effectively crossed the uncanny valley, leading many to believe it was a human in a suit. In a ...

Engineers take drastic action to prove humanoid robot is real

Once again, with its metal innards exposed, Iron walked across the stage in a very human-like way. It’s an extraordinary ...

The Matic robot vacuum is smarter, quieter, and gets the job done

Developed by two former Google Nest engineers, Matic is the smartest robot vacuum I’ve tested. Powered by an Nvidia SOM, its ...
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China’s humanoid robot powered by solid-state battery to greet shoppers in 2026

Xpeng unveiled the second-generation IRON humanoid robot at the 2025 AI Day in Guangzhou, showcasing lifelike movement and real-time interaction.
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This Robot is so realistic the creator cut it open to prove it’s not human

A new humanoid robot has stunned audiences with its eerie realism to the point where many refused to believe it was actually a machine.
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Turning a flaw into a superpower: Researchers redefine how robots move

A research team led by Dr. Lin Cao from the University of Sheffield's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has reimagined one of robotics' long-standing flaws as a breakthrough ...
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Engineers unlock precise shape-shifting motion for soft robots with fewer motors

Led by Dr. Lin Cao from the university’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the group has developed a new way ...