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Opinion: Are humanoid robots coming soon to the construction industry?

May 16, 2025 by Mai Tao

By Mateo Zimmerman, investment manager at Cemex Ventures

The construction industry is no stranger to automation. Task-specific robots – like bricklaying machines, autonomous vehicles, and plastering systems – have long improved safety and efficiency by handling repetitive tasks in structured environments.

Humanoid robots, by contrast, are designed to replicate human motion and behavior, making them better suited for general-purpose roles. With major tech players like Google and Meta investing in this next frontier, the question is how soon humanlike robots will join crews on job sites.

The potential is real, but so are the challenges. Construction sites are unpredictable, and humanoid robots must prove they can adapt to dynamic conditions at a viable cost. These machines will also need to integrate with existing workflows, justify their expense, and gain buy-in from workers, unions, and insurers. [Read more…] about Opinion: Are humanoid robots coming soon to the construction industry?

Filed Under: Construction Tagged With: cemex ventures, construction, humanoids, opinion, robots

Shanghai Electric supports launch of China’s first diverse humanoid robot ‘training facility’

March 26, 2025 by David Edwards

Shanghai Electric, alongside nine other leading research enterprises, has officially signed an operational cooperation agreement with Shanghai-based National and Local Co-Built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center to establish China’s first heterogeneous humanoid robot training ground, the Humanoid Robot Kylin Training Ground.

The launch of this groundbreaking facility marks a new chapter in the evolution of the humanoid robotics industry in China.

The training ground is presently capable of housing over 100 humanoid robots, positioning it as the largest of its kind nationwide. The company aims to expand this capacity significantly, targeting the concurrent training of 1,000 general-purpose robots by 2027. [Read more…] about Shanghai Electric supports launch of China’s first diverse humanoid robot ‘training facility’

Filed Under: News Tagged With: china, electric, facility, humanoids, loading, shanghai, training, unloading

Diligent makes 1 million humanoid robot deliveries

March 4, 2025 by Mark Allinson

Diligent Robotics, a provider of embodied AI and general purpose robotics for healthcare, is claiming “a monumental achievement”: surpassing 1 million deliveries using its fleet of Moxi humanoid robots.

As the first humanoid robotics company to achieve this milestone in healthcare, this accomplishment underscores Diligent Robotics’ unmatched expertise in developing and deploying cutting-edge robotic solutions that transform hospital workflows.

Since its inception, Diligent Robotics has been revolutionizing healthcare automation with Moxi, the only humanoid robot actively operating in complex, real-world environments like hospitals. [Read more…] about Diligent makes 1 million humanoid robot deliveries

Filed Under: Health, News Tagged With: 1 million, diligent, healthcare, humanoids, orders, robotics, robots, sales

Apple’s main contract manufacturer Foxconn brings in UBTech humanoids to work in its factories

January 16, 2025 by David Edwards

UBTech Robotics has entered what’s described as “a comprehensive long-term partnership” with Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai), the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer and a primary assembler for Apple.

This is according to various media reports, including on the South China Morning Post website.

This collaboration aims to integrate UBTech’s humanoid robots into Foxconn’s production lines, enhancing efficiency and precision in the assembly of complex electronics and electric vehicles. [Read more…] about Apple’s main contract manufacturer Foxconn brings in UBTech humanoids to work in its factories

Filed Under: Manufacturing, News Tagged With: apple, foxconn, humanoid, humanoids, manufacturing, robotics, robots, ubtech

Neura Robotics secures €120 million in funding to commercialize humanoids

January 16, 2025 by David Edwards

Neura Robotics, a cognitive robotics pioneer and thought to be “the only humanoid robotics company in Germany”, has raised €120 million in a Series B funding round.

This substantial investment underscores Neura Robotics’ key role in cognitive robotics, showing how it is uniquely positioned to lead the European robotics industry and become a major force in the global robotics landscape, alongside strong players in the US and China.

The round was led by Lingotto Investment Management, with participation from BlueCrest Capital Management, Volvo Cars Tech Fund, InterAlpen Partners, Vsquared Ventures, HV Capital, Delta Electronics, C4 Ventures, L-Bank, founder David Reger, and others. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics secures €120 million in funding to commercialize humanoids

Filed Under: Humanoids, News Tagged With: financing, humanoid, humanoids, investment, neura, robotics, robots

SES AI unveils ‘entirely new AI-enhanced battery cell’ for robots and drones

January 13, 2025 by David Edwards

SES AI, a developer and manufacturer of AI-enhanced high-performance Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries, has unveiled “an entirely new AI-enhanced 2170 cylindrical cell” for emerging humanoid robotics applications.

SES AI’s new 2170 cylindrical cell is the first battery that uses an electrolyte discovered by SES AI’s Molecular Universe effort, which is mapping the physical and chemical properties of the entire universe of small molecules suitable for battery electrolytes (10^11 molecules).

The latest advancements in GPU and computing software have accelerated the time to map the single molecule properties of the Molecular Universe from more than 8,000 years to just two months. [Read more…] about SES AI unveils ‘entirely new AI-enhanced battery cell’ for robots and drones

Filed Under: Energy, News Tagged With: ai, battery, cell, drones, humanoids, li-ion, li-metal, robots, ses

RealMan Robotics showcases ‘ultra-lightweight’ range of robots at CES

January 10, 2025 by David Edwards

RealMan Robotics, a developer of ultra-lightweight humanoid robotics and specialized robotic solutions, has unveiled its “groundbreaking innovations” at CES 2025.

RealMan highlights a suite of cutting-edge products designed to revolutionize multiple sectors, from retail and healthcare to industrial and domestic applications. At booth 52855 in Halls A-D, Venetian Expo, the company is exhibiting the following innovations:

Innovative ultra-lightweight humanoid robotics arms

A leap forward in humanoid robotics, RealMan’s ultra-lightweight robotic arms offer unmatched agility, strength, and precision. Designed with cutting-edge materials and advanced motion control, these arms enable lifelike movements, making them ideal for manufacturing, service industries, and even domestic assistance. [Read more…] about RealMan Robotics showcases ‘ultra-lightweight’ range of robots at CES

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: actuator, arms, ces, humanoids, industrial, lifting, massage, medical, realman robotics, robot, robotics, robots, ultra-lightweight

EngineAI debuts its ‘revolutionary robotics lineup’ at CES

January 10, 2025 by David Edwards

EngineAI Robotics, an innovator in humanoid robots, is making its debut at the ongoing CES 2025, showcasing its humanoid robots: the SE01, SA01, and PM01.

These robots offer a versatile foundation for developers to enhance their interaction with the physical environment. The SA01 and PM01, in particular, serve as open-source platforms for further development, providing a basis for advancements in embodied intelligence.

Zhao Tongyang, the founder and CEO of EngineAI, highlighted the company’s vision to develop world-leading general-purpose humanoid robots while continuously accelerating innovation in the embodied intelligence revolution. [Read more…] about EngineAI debuts its ‘revolutionary robotics lineup’ at CES

Filed Under: Humanoids, News Tagged With: ces, engineai, humanoids, robotics, shenzen

Spare humans: Top 10 humanoids and androids from sci-fi films

January 9, 2025 by Mark Allinson

Humanoid robots have been central characters in many movies from the very beginning of the film industry, and have regularly featured prominently throughout this time. And they have never – or at least rarely – failed to kindle a certain kind of feeling that combines fascination with a slightly unsettling sense of fear.

Now it seems there will be an increase in the number of films featuring human-like robots. Two major films in two years – Subservience, starring Megan Fox, last year, and Companion, starring Sophie Thatcher, this year – might not represent a deluge, but we think this is a sign of things to come.

What I mean is that I believe there will be many more films featuring humanoid robots and androids from now on, mainly because we as a society are increasingly having to deal with artificial intelligence which lives inside computers but communicates with us all the time, as well as actual AI machines in the our three-dimensional physical world that move and talk and walk and drive us around – often referred to as “embodied artificial intelligence”. [Read more…] about Spare humans: Top 10 humanoids and androids from sci-fi films

Filed Under: Features, Humanoids Tagged With: androids, fiction, films, humanoids, humans, science

The evolution of the industrial robotic arm and how humanoids might make it go extinct

January 5, 2025 by Mark Allinson

Industrial robotic arms have been a cornerstone of manufacturing since their inception in the mid-20th century.

From the earliest iterations like the Unimate to today’s sensor-packed collaborative robots, these mechanical arms have transformed industries, defined automation, and become a symbol of industrial efficiency.

But as humanoid robots emerge as a potential competitor, the future of robotic arms is more uncertain than ever. This article delves into their evolution, market growth, and the challenges they face in maintaining their dominance. [Read more…] about The evolution of the industrial robotic arm and how humanoids might make it go extinct

Filed Under: Features, Industrial robots Tagged With: arm, automation, humanoids, industrial, robot, robotic

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