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5 days ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil
The robot relies on onboard sensors and real-time control algorithms to maintain balance. LimX/YouTubeLimX Dynamics, a Chinese robotics company, recently released footage of its bipedal robot, Tron 1, undergoing a unique mobility challenge inside a moving truck. The video, titled “Tron 1 will soon be challenging Messi”, playfully hints at the robot’s agility by featuring a football alongside references to football legend Lionel Messi.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil
A team led by researchers at the University of Bristol is advancing the development of robot hands capable of human-like dexterity. Thanks to new funding from the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), the project—part of ARIA’s £57 million Robot Dexterity program—aims to co-design robotic hands and intelligent controllers using AI to enable precise and adaptable manipulation.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil
AI development company Hugging Face has expanded its presence in robotics by launching two open-source humanoid robots. The release of HopeJR and Reachy Mini marks a significant step in the company’s push into AI-powered robotics development. HopeJR is a full-sized humanoid that enables lifelike walking and arm movement. In contrast, Reachy Mini is a compact desktop unit designed for developers to test AI applications.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil
Chinese smartphone maker Honor has joined the country’s heated race to develop robots. The company had announced its plans to invest US$ 10 billion over the next five years to evolve from a smartphone manufacturer into an “ecosystem company” centered on AI-powered devices. Recently, Honor applied its AI algorithm to train a humanoid robot developed by Chinese start-up Unitree Robotics, enabling it to reach a running speed of 4 meters per second — a new record for robots.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil
A cloud and AI solutions provider has partnered with MacKay Memorial Hospital in Taipei City to launch three AI-driven multi-modal medical robots. Taiwan-based Ubitus’ AI robots include a navigation-assisting autonomous mobile robot (AMR), a dual-arm humanoid for autonomous transport, and a quadruped for hazardous area monitoring using NVIDIA’s advanced perception and mobility technologies.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil
A team at ETH Zurich has demonstrated an AI-powered legged robot capable of autonomously playing badminton against human opponents. Using a control system based on reinforcement learning, the robot can accurately track the shuttlecock’s flight, predict its trajectory, and move across the court to intercept and return shots.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil
The framework enables high-speed navigation on complex and discrete terrains. Hyeongjun KimKorean researchers have created a new control framework that allows four-legged robots to perform parkour-like movements, enabling them to navigate complex environments independently. In tests, the framework developed by a team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) enabled a quadruped robot to sprint up vertical walls, leap across large gaps, and move swiftly over uneven terrain.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has achieved a major milestone in wireless energy transmission. The agency claims it is setting new records in its latest test campaign under the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program. Tests demonstrated the successful delivery of over 800 watts of power during a 30-second laser transmission from 5.3 miles (8.6 kilometers) away in New Mexico.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil
The robots underwent extensive training to ensure combat readiness. Unitree/YouTubeIn an advanced display of robotics and AI, the world’s first humanoid robot fighting competition occurred on May 25 in Hangzhou, China, with a model named “AI Strategist” emerging as the champion. The event, part of the China Media Group’s World Robot Contest: Mech Combat Arena Competition, featured high-intensity matchups where humanoid robots mimicked human fighting techniques with remarkable precision.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil
Humanoid robots designed to assist in high-risk emergency operations will begin working alongside Home Team officers in Singapore as early as mid-2027. These advanced machines, developed by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), are built to handle tasks such as firefighting, hazardous materials response, and search-and-rescue missions, reports an online media outlet.
