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humanoid robots
Technology China's Robot Games: Humanoids Faster Than Bolt, Impressive Tweezer Skills
The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing saw the Tiangong Ultra run the 100m in 8.86 seconds, beating Usain Bolt's human world record. WIRED reports that the event's manipulation challenges—plugging cables and picking up trash—signal the real path to practical deployment for humanoid robots.
Technology Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Unitree Robotics, described as the world's biggest humanoid robot maker, surged more than 600% on its first day of trading on Shanghai's Star Market. Shares opened at 1,100 yuan versus an offer price of 150.8 yuan. The listing marks a milestone in China's push for robotics leadership.
Technology Humanoid robots for battlefield: Foundation Robotics' Phantom aims to keep soldiers out of harm's way
Foundation Robotics is developing a humanoid robot called Phantom for military applications including supply pickup, reconnaissance, and potentially frontline weaponization. The startup has $24m in research contracts with the US and Ukrainian militaries, and aims to produce 40,000 units a year by end of 2027. Critics raise ethical concerns, but CEO Sankaet Pathak argues it could keep soldiers safe.