The latest developments in humanoid robotics.
Humanoid robotics startup Apptronik has more than tripled its valuation to over $5.5 billion with a new funding round. AT&T Ventures among new backers as the company nears $1B in total funding for its Apollo humanoid robot.
BMW Group begins deploying Figure AI's humanoid robots in its German manufacturing facilities, marking the first time humanoids are used in automotive production in Europe. Robots named Bob, Frank, and Gary are already sorting packages.
Boston Dynamics' fully electric Atlas humanoid wins CNET's 'Best Robot' award at CES 2026. The new electric version replaces the hydraulic system, offering improved efficiency and industrial readiness.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot could spark a multi-trillion-dollar AI robotics market. Tesla's Optimus reportedly costs $55K to build, with $21K just for the legs.
A Chinese humanoid robot undergoes real-home trials, marking a milestone for domestic robotics. Analysts note room for improvement in understanding various household environments, but progress is accelerating rapidly.
Chinese humanoid robotics company Robot Era raises over $200 million in new funding, signaling the intensifying global race to commercialize humanoid robots. Embodied AI fuels record robotics funding in China.
Nvidia CEO announces partnership with LG Electronics to develop humanoid robots and AI data centers. The collaboration leverages Nvidia's GR0T foundation model and Isaac robotics platform.
Agility Robotics' Digit humanoid robots continue expanding in Amazon warehouses. The company uses AI-driven workflows to coordinate bipedal robots for logistics and package handling operations.
Hyundai Motor Group showcases its latest humanoid robotics developments alongside Boston Dynamics at CES 2026. The partnership signals Hyundai's commitment to becoming a major player in humanoid robotics.
Hong Kong launches its first convenience store operated entirely by a humanoid robot, part of the city's aggressive AI push. The store demonstrates practical commercial applications for humanoid robots.
Sanctuary AI emerges as one of the most prolific patent filers in humanoid robotics, protecting its cognitive architecture and whole-body control systems for the Phoenix humanoid robot.
Major investors are placing significant bets that humanoid robots will transform both industrial and domestic environments over the next decade. The humanoid robotics market is projected to reach $30B+ by 2030.