Tesla has released new footage of the Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot demonstrating significantly improved hand dexterity, including the ability to handle eggs without breaking them. The robot features 22 degrees of freedom in its hands and walks 30% faster than the first generation.
Source →Figure AI has begun deploying its Figure 02 humanoid robots at BMW's Spartanburg manufacturing facility. The robots are performing tasks alongside human workers, marking one of the first commercial deployments of general-purpose humanoid robots in automotive manufacturing.
Source →Unitree Robotics has announced the G1 humanoid robot at a starting price of $16,000, making it the most affordable humanoid robot on the market. The robot features up to 43 degrees of freedom and can perform backflips from a standing position.
Source →Boston Dynamics has retired its iconic hydraulic Atlas robot and revealed an all-electric successor. The new Atlas features a completely redesigned form factor with multi-axis joints that give it an unprecedented range of motion, including the ability to rotate joints 360 degrees.
Source →Agility Robotics has opened RoboFab in Salem, Oregon — the world's first factory dedicated to manufacturing humanoid robots at scale. The facility aims to produce 10,000 Digit robots per year.
Source →1X Technologies has released demonstrations of its NEO humanoid robot navigating home environments, performing tasks like tidying up rooms and interacting naturally with household objects. The lightweight 30kg robot is designed specifically for domestic use.
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