Discover the latest breakthroughs in robotic tactile sensing and how they are transforming the capabilities of humanoid robots. This video explores the advanced technology behind Sanctuary AI's Phoenix robot,

The U1 brings a human face to embodied AI, betting on the market of ’emotional companionship.’ The Chinese robotics company UBTech has launched the U1, the first mass-produced ultrarealistic human robot.

From Tesla and Boston Dynamics to Figure AI, Unitree, UBTech and 1X, these are the companies shaping one of the most exciting new frontiers in robotics.

Humans have been fascinated with humanoid machines even before modern engineering made them possible. From Greek mythology to ancient folklore to early

AI’s concealed labor has repeatedly led us to overestimate the technology. Humanoid robots are entering a similar phase. This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here

Figure AI signs commercial deal with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots at a Reno warehouse handling sorting and packing for JCPenney and more.