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Automaker BYD to sell ‘general-purpose’ humanoid robots for $10,000 each

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BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle and battery manufacturer, has launched a new solar-powered humanoid robot, named “BoYoboD”.

This “general-purpose” robot is designed to assist with various household chores, including laundry, folding clothes, vacuuming, raking leaves, and cleaning bathrooms. Priced at approximately $10,000 (73,000 yuan), BYD plans to begin deliveries in China by December 2025.

BoYoboD is equipped with advanced artificial intelligence and features a solar power charging kit. Users can place the accompanying solar panel system outdoors, allowing the robot to autonomously recharge when its battery falls below a user-defined threshold. [Read more…] about Automaker BYD to sell ‘general-purpose’ humanoid robots for $10,000 each

Humanoid robot market to grow to $110 billion in next eight years

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The global humanoid robot market reached a value of nearly $2.37 billion in 2023, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.69 percent since 2018.

The market is expected to grow from $2.37 billion in 2023 to $19.85 billion in 2028 at a rate of 52.91 percent. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 41.81 percent from 2028 and reach $113.89 billion in 2033.

Growth in the historic period resulted from the increased demand for robots in the defense and security sector, rising labor costs or labor shortages, rising adoption of automated material handling in the retail sector. [Read more…] about Humanoid robot market to grow to $110 billion in next eight years

Agility Robotics adds new capabilities to its humanoid robot

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Agility Robotics, creator of the humanoid robot Digit, has unveiled new capabilities and advancements that expand the work Digit is able to perform for Agility’s growing customer base.

These innovations were unveiled recently at the manufacturing and supply chain industry’s premier global event, ProMat. [Read more…] about Agility Robotics adds new capabilities to its humanoid robot

Agility Robotics expands relationship with Nvidia

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Agility Robotics, creator of the market-leading humanoid robot Digit, is expanding its collaboration with Nvidia, one of the world’s leading companies in accelerated computing.

As part of the relationship, Agility Robotics is expanding adoption of Nvidia Isaac Sim and Nvidia Isaac Lab robot simulation and learning frameworks to train and test behaviors on Digit, as well as collaborating to make Digit models available to partners through “Mega”, an Nvidia Omniverse Blueprint.

Digit demonstrated its innovative and autonomous workflows at the recent Nvidia GTC AI Conference. [Read more…] about Agility Robotics expands relationship with Nvidia

Apptronik raises more than $400 million in additional Series A funding

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Apptronik, the AI-powered humanoid robotics company, has successfully closed an “oversubscribed” $403 million Series A funding round, adding an extra $53 million to the previously announced $350 million round led by B Capital and Capital Factory, with participation from Google.

Mercedes-Benz, Japan Post Capital, ARK Invest, Helium-3, Magnetar, RyderVentures (the corporate venture capital arm of Ryder System), a syndicate led by Korea Investment Partners, and others are also joining the oversubscribed round, reflecting strong market demand and investor confidence in Apptronik’s leadership, unique design and technology, and transformative vision for embodied AI.

The Series A funding will fuel production and deployment of Apptronik’s AI-powered humanoid robot, Apollo, and support growing customer demand across key industries – including automotive, electronics manufacturing, third-party logistics, beverage bottling and fulfillment, and consumer packaged goods. [Read more…] about Apptronik raises more than $400 million in additional Series A funding

Apptronik and Jabil partner to scale production of humanoid robots for manufacturing

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Apptronik, the AI-powered humanoid robotics company, and Jabil, an engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions company, have agreed a strategic collaboration to build Apollo humanoid robots and integrate them into specific Jabil manufacturing operations.

This includes the production lines that will build Apollo humanoid robots, paving the way for Apollo to build Apollo.

As part of the pilot program, newly manufactured Apollo units will leverage Jabil’s factory environment for real-world validation testing. [Read more…] about Apptronik and Jabil partner to scale production of humanoid robots for manufacturing

MagicLab unveils new ‘dexterous’ hand for humanoid robots

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MagicLab, a startup specializing in embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics, has launched its first self-developed dexterous hand, the MagicHand S01. (See video below.)

This marks a significant milestone in MagicLab’s research and application of embodied intelligence.

The MagicHand S01 features 11 degrees of freedom and uses advanced hybrid force/position control technology that combines electricity current and tactile feedback. [Read more…] about MagicLab unveils new ‘dexterous’ hand for humanoid robots

Lab0 emerges from stealth mode to unveil ‘humanoid-inspired’ automated warehouse system

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Lab0, a startup promising “cutting-edge robotics and automation”, has officially emerged from stealth mode, introducing RoboGlide, which is described as “the first industrial humanoid-inspired system designed for fully automated inbound warehouse operations”.

With over two years of development under the radar, Lab0’s technology integrates multiple stages of warehouse logistics – from shipping container unloading to product identification, damage detection, weighing, sorting, palletizing, and wrapping – into a unified, scalable, flexible, and modular system.

This system is already deployed at one of the world’s top 10 single price-point small box retailers, showcasing its ability to address complex logistics challenges with unprecedented efficiency and speed. [Read more…] about Lab0 emerges from stealth mode to unveil ‘humanoid-inspired’ automated warehouse system

Humanoid robot maker Apptronik raises staggering $350 million from investors including Google

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Humanoid robot maker Apptronik has successfully closed a whopping $350 million Series A funding round co-led by B Capital and Capital Factory, with participation from Google.

The new funding marks a pivotal moment for Apptronik, fueling the deployment of Apollo – its groundbreaking humanoid robot – while enabling the company to scale operations, accelerate innovation, and grow its world-class team to meet the surging demand for next-generation, AI-powered humanoid robots.

Jeff Cardenas, CEO and co-founder of Apptronik, says: “We’re creating the world’s most advanced and capable humanoid robots, designed to work alongside humans in meaningful and transformative ways. [Read more…] about Humanoid robot maker Apptronik raises staggering $350 million from investors including Google

Tesollo unveils ‘high-performance’ humanoid robot hand

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Tesollo, a South Korea-based specialist in robotic grippers, has launched its latest innovation, the Delto Gripper-5 Finger (DG-5F), further solidifying its competitive edge in the robotics market.

Set to go on sale in March, the DG-5F has already garnered significant attention at major exhibitions, including RoboWorld 2024, Korea’s largest robotics expo, and CES 2025, held this past January in the United States.

DG-5F boasts 20 degrees of freedom (DoF), with each of its five fingers independently operating with four joints, allowing for an exceptional level of dexterity, closely mimicking the human hand. [Read more…] about Tesollo unveils ‘high-performance’ humanoid robot hand