Yesterday, the U.S. government released a document restricting or completely banning the import of foreign humanoid and four-legged robots. The document, presented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), adds inverters as an additional category to the devices already subject to … Continue reading U.S. Bans Imports of Humanoid Robots from China

It’s rare to have the opportunity to be face-to-face—or rather, face-to-helmet—with a robot, while still being observed by it from a different perspective. That’s because the Linz-based company—Austria’s only manufacturer of humanoid robots—has incorporated an unusual feature into Workmate: a … Continue reading The Robot with the Drone

Walking, when you really think about it, is controlled falling. We lean forward, but before it gets too dangerous and we lose our balance, our legs stop us from falling. Science fiction author Douglas Adams would have loved this, because … Continue reading Humanoids: Legs or Wheels?

Humanoid robots that dance, do somersaults, and perform kung fu moves are fascinating, but they say little about how they can help us in real life. If anything, the only insight we gain from this is that robot hardware has … Continue reading Figures Robots Sort Packages for 200 Hours Straight Without a Bathroom Break

Interest in humanoid robots continues to grow, as does the number of manufacturers. In my overview, I have already identified well over 200 manufacturers, who together have more than 300 models on the market or in development. But manufacturing individual … Continue reading The Birthplaces of Humanoid Robots Are Emerging