Track the latest developments in humanoid robotics—deployments, partnerships, funding rounds, and technological breakthroughs shaping the industry.
Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute demonstrated an LBM powering the Atlas robot, performing continuous sequences of complex tasks involving both object manipulation and locomotion. This unified approach treats hands and feet almost identically.
Unitree's G1 humanoid robot has become the best-selling humanoid in the consumer market, with its $16,000 price point making it accessible to researchers and enthusiasts worldwide.
A single Figure 02 robot started working at BMW's Spartanburg plant, handling repetitive tasks like retrieving metal sheet parts and placing them onto fixtures for welding. The robot has been running 10 hours daily for five months.
Apptronik announced a partnership with Mercedes-Benz to test Apollo humanoid robots in automotive manufacturing, focusing on ergonomically challenging and repetitive tasks.
| Company | Robot | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figure AI | Figure 02 | BMW Spartanburg | Deployed |
| Agility Robotics | Digit | Amazon Warehouses | Deployed |
| Boston Dynamics | Atlas | Hyundai Facilities | Pilot Testing |
| Tesla | Optimus | Tesla Factories | Internal Testing |
| Apptronik | Apollo | Mercedes-Benz | Pilot Testing |
| 1X Technologies | NEO | Norway/USA | In Development |
Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute demonstrated an LBM powering the Atlas robot, performing continuous sequences of complex tasks involving both object manipulation and locomotion. This unified approach treats hands and feet almost identically.
View Boston Dynamics RobotFigure AI CEO Brett Adcock announced plans to deploy humanoid robots capable of handling complex real-world tasks by late 2025, with the goal of replacing human workers in physical labor jobs.
View Figure AI RobotUnitree's G1 humanoid robot has become the best-selling humanoid in the consumer market, with its $16,000 price point making it accessible to researchers and enthusiasts worldwide.
View Unitree RobotA single Figure 02 robot started working at BMW's Spartanburg plant, handling repetitive tasks like retrieving metal sheet parts and placing them onto fixtures for welding. The robot has been running 10 hours daily for five months.
View Figure AI RobotNorwegian-American robotics company 1X Technologies secured $100M in Series B funding, backed by OpenAI, to accelerate development and deployment of their NEO humanoid robot for home assistance.
View 1X Technologies RobotBoston Dynamics announced plans to begin pilot testing of the all-electric Atlas at Hyundai facilities, with broader commercial deployment planned through select partnerships.
View Boston Dynamics RobotSanctuary AI unveiled enhanced capabilities for their Phoenix robot, demonstrating autonomous learning of over 100 different warehouse tasks within hours using their Carbon AI system.
View Sanctuary AI RobotTesla revised its Optimus production timeline, focusing on iterative improvements and internal factory deployments before broader commercial availability.
View Tesla RobotApptronik announced a partnership with Mercedes-Benz to test Apollo humanoid robots in automotive manufacturing, focusing on ergonomically challenging and repetitive tasks.
View Apptronik RobotFourier Intelligence revealed GR-2, featuring improved hand dexterity with 12 DOF per hand and advanced force feedback for delicate manipulation tasks.
View Fourier Intelligence RobotAgility Robotics expanded their Digit deployment at Amazon, with multiple robots now operating across several fulfillment centers handling tote movement and logistics tasks.
View Agility Robotics RobotNVIDIA announced enhanced humanoid robot training capabilities in their Isaac platform, including new simulation environments and reinforcement learning tools specifically designed for bipedal locomotion.
Figure AI closed a $675 million Series B round led by Microsoft, NVIDIA, and OpenAI, valuing the company at $2.6 billion and accelerating their path to commercial deployment.
View Figure AI RobotChinese humanoid robot companies including Unitree, Fourier, and UBTECH collectively raised over $500M in 2024, signaling intense competition in the Asian market.
Boston Dynamics unveiled a brand-new all-electric version of Atlas, transitioning from the previous hydraulic-powered system. The new generation features custom electric actuators, titanium and aluminum 3D printed components.
View Boston Dynamics RobotFigure AI showcased Figure 01 engaging in real-time conversation and task execution using OpenAI's language models, marking a significant step in human-robot interaction.
View Figure AI RobotStanford's Mobile ALOHA team released their complete hardware designs and software stack, enabling researchers worldwide to build low-cost bimanual mobile manipulation systems.
Xiaomi revealed plans to begin limited production of CyberOne humanoid robots, initially targeting research institutions and enterprise customers in China.
View Xiaomi RobotThe convergence of advanced AI (especially Vision-Language-Action models) with robust electric actuation hardware is enabling humanoid robots to move beyond demonstrations into real commercial deployments.
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