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New robots, new versions and the demos that introduce them. A demo is a claim until somebody measures it, so each entry states who is claiming what.

Figure AIOpenAI and Figure AI develop humanoid robotOpenAI and Figure AI have joined forces to build a humanoid robot, a move that signals how fast AI labs are pushing into physical robotics.

Unitree G1Unitree G1 humanoid robot performs live gallbladder removalA UCSD team used two Unitree G1 humanoid robots to complete a live gallbladder removal, published in Nature, at roughly one-tenth the cost of a da Vinci system.

Unitree RoboticsUnitree unveils world's first mass-produced humanoid mecha robotUnitree Robotics debuted a mass-produced humanoid mecha robot that can carry a human passenger, a first for the commercial robotics industry.

Unitree RoboticsNvidia, Unitree, and Sharpa Form Super-Group for Humanoid RobotsNvidia is teaming with Chinese robotics firm Unitree and AI startup Sharpa to build humanoid robots capable of performing real physical work.

Unitree RoboticsNvidia picks Unitree for humanoid robot platformNvidia's Isaac Root platform pairs its Blackwell GPU and GR00T AI models with Unitree's H2 humanoid body, targeting university labs starting this October.

Tesla OptimusTesla's Optimus Robot Ambitions Come Into Focus in AustinTesla is building a dedicated factory near its Austin Gigafactory to mass-produce Optimus humanoid robots, signaling serious commitment to robotics as a core business.

Anduril IndustriesU.S. Air Force Greenlights Two Robot Fighter JetsThe Air Force awarded production contracts to Anduril's FQ-44 and General Atomics' FQ-42 on June 17, targeting more than 150 combat drones by 2030.

Figure AINVIDIA Pavilion Marks Humanoid Robot Shift to Production at Automate 2026Automate 2026 opens in Chicago with NVIDIA's first humanoid pavilion and three commercial deployments signaling the industry has moved past proof-of-concept.

Tesla OptimusTesla's Optimus Humanoid Robot Mass Production NearsTaiwanese firms Mirle Automation and Asia Optical are supplying key components for Tesla's Optimus robot, with high-volume production targeted for 2027.

Unitree Go2Inside the $17,900 Robot That Could Change the Auto IndustryMunro & Associates tore down Unitree's $17,900 G1 humanoid and found a robot built for speed-to-market, not cost efficiency, with a bill of materials around $10,000.

ApptronikApptronik's $5.5B Robot Park Opens for Humanoid TrainingApptronik's 90,000-square-foot Robot Park in Austin is now generating training data for humanoid robots, with global expansion and a commercial model on the way.

Apptronik$5.5B Robotics Startup Builds School for HumanoidsApptronik opened a 90,000-square-foot Robot Park in Austin where Apollo humanoids practice warehouse tasks to generate AI training data.

ApptronikApptronik Announces 90,000 Sq Ft Humanoid Data Factory, Teases New RobotApptronik is building a 90,000 sq ft facility dedicated to generating training data for humanoid robots, and hinting at a next-generation machine.

Boston DynamicsBoston Dynamics' New Atlas Humanoid Robot: 'Order Of Magnitude' SimplerBoston Dynamics says its redesigned Atlas humanoid is an order of magnitude simpler than its predecessor, a shift that could matter more than any performance spec.

Tesla OptimusElon Musk Outlines Tesla Optimus Production ExpectationsElon Musk says Optimus production will start 'extremely slow' this summer, with a larger dedicated factory at Giga Texas targeting higher volume by 2027.

AtlasHyundai Brings Boston Dynamics' Atlas Robot to FIFA World CupHyundai is deploying Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking one of the highest-profile public appearances for a commercial humanoid to date.

Tesla OptimusEx-Tesla Optimus Scientist Unveils European Humanoid Robot StartupA former Tesla Optimus engineer is building a humanoid robot startup in Paris, betting Europe's labor shortage and industrial base will outpace Silicon Valley's speed.

AtlasBoston Dynamics' Atlas Robot Imitates Player Movements at the World CupBoston Dynamics' Atlas robot delivered the ball and mimicked a player's goal celebration at the 2026 World Cup, showcasing humanoid robotics on a global stage.

DJIDJI unveils first EVTOL delivery drone with record-breaking flightDJI's new EV50 cargo eVTOL flew scientific instruments above the Everest summit during testing, but the company has given no price, launch date, or target market.

Unitree H1Humanoid robots perform world-first operation on live pigsUC San Diego surgeons used Unitree G1 humanoid robots to remove gallbladders from live pigs, marking the first preclinical trial of its kind published in Nature.

Boston DynamicsBoston Dynamics' New Atlas Humanoid Robot is Ready for FactoriesBoston Dynamics has unveiled a production-ready electric Atlas humanoid robot, with Hyundai set as the first customer and tens of thousands of units planned.

Tesla OptimusTesla Prepares Fremont Factory for Optimus Robot ProductionTesla cleared its Fremont Model S and X lines in 46 days to make room for Optimus humanoid robot production, targeting one million units per year.

Tesla OptimusTesla Dismantles Model S/X Production Line for Optimus RobotTesla cleared its Fremont Model S/X line in 46 days to build the first dedicated Optimus production floor, targeting up to 1 million humanoid robots per year.

1X NEO1X's NEO Hands Could Change the Future of Humanoid RobotsNorwegian robotics firm 1X Technologies has unveiled NEO hands for its humanoid robot, aiming to close the dexterity gap that has long held back real-world deployment.