--- title: "Latest robotics news — Robot News" description: "Robot News articles filtered by category humanoids, newest first." canonical: https://robot-new.com/news/ last-updated: 2026-10-17T12:30:55.000Z --- # Latest robotics news Filters: category `humanoids`. Page 1 of 21 (407 articles). Newest first. Updated once a day at 00:00 UTC. 1. [The rise of the machines is canceled: Why humanoids with AI are helpers, not enemies](https://www.therobotreport.com/rise-machines-canceled-why-humanoids-ai-are-helpers-not-enemies) — The Robot Report · Humanoids · 2026-10-17 Humans play a key role in developing humanoid robots and training AI models, so we can maintain control, writes a columnist. The post The rise of the machines is canceled: Why humanoids with AI are helpers, not enemies... 2. [Team develops embodied robotic arm 'EmArm' with human-like touch sensing](https://techxplore.com/news/2026-10-team-embodied-robotic-arm-emarm.html) — Tech Xplore Robotics · Humanoids · 2026-10-17 A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an Embodied Sensorimotor Robotic Arm (EmArm) capable of whole-arm tactile sensing and adaptive manipulation. By embedding a... 3. [Born to Be Open: RoboParty Launches RP1, a Full-Stack Open-Source Humanoid](http://www.roboticstomorrow.com/news/2026/10/16/born-to-be-open-roboparty-launches-rp1-a-full-stack-open-source-humanoid/27253) — RoboticsTomorrow · Humanoids · 2026-10-16 With open access to both hardware and software, RP1 enables researchers to customize the system, integrate their own algorithms, and test new approaches on real hardware. 4. [Tesla patent reveals touch-sensitive skin for robot hands](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/10/16/tesla-patent-reveals-touch-sensitive-skin-for-robot-hands/105999) — Robotics & Automation News · Humanoids · 2026-10-16 Tesla has filed a US patent application for a touch-sensitive “skin” that can be molded around robot fingers and palms, potentially providing humanoid robots with a scalable way of detecting contact, force and pressure.... 5. [Pudu expands beyond service robots into semi-humanoids and quadrupeds](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/10/16/pudu-expands-beyond-service-robots-into-semi-humanoids-and-quadrupeds/105988) — Robotics & Automation News · Humanoids · 2026-10-16 Pudu Robotics, best known for the delivery and cleaning robots increasingly found in restaurants, hotels and other commercial environments, is expanding its technology portfolio into semi-humanoid robots and quadrupeds... 6. [MassRobotics Opens Applications for Healthcare Robotics Catalyst Program Cohort 6, Presented by Festo, Mitsubishi Electric US, Novanta and Intel](http://www.roboticstomorrow.com/news/2026/10/15/massrobotics-opens-applications-for-healthcare-robotics-catalyst-program-cohort-6-presented-by-festo-mitsubishi-electric-us-novanta-and-intel/27250) — RoboticsTomorrow · Humanoids · 2026-10-15 The Healthcare Robotics Catalyst Program pairs early- to growth-stage startups with industry mentors 7. [MassRobotics Opens Applications for Healthcare Robotics Catalyst Program Cohort 6, Presented by Festo, Mitsubishi Electric US, Novanta and Intel](https://www.massrobotics.org/massrobotics-opens-applications-for-healthcare-robotics-catalyst-program-cohort-6-presented-by-festo-mitsubishi-electric-us-novanta-and-intel) — MassRobotics · Humanoids · 2026-10-15 The Healthcare Robotics Catalyst Program pairs early- to growth-stage startups with industry mentors MassRobotics announces the call for applicants for Cohort 6 of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, a \[…\]... 8. [Agility chooses Nyobolt for ultra-fast charging for Digit 5 humanoid](https://www.therobotreport.com/agility-robotics-chooses-nyobolt-ultra-fast-charging-digit-5-humanoid) — The Robot Report · Humanoids · 2026-10-15 Nyobolt is providing power technology for Digit 5 that enables Agility's humanoid to work up to 20 hours a day. The post Agility chooses Nyobolt for ultra-fast charging for Digit 5 humanoid appeared first on The Robot... 9. [Timken Precision Drives puts the motion challenge first in humanoid robots](https://www.therobotreport.com/timken-precision-drives-puts-motion-challenge-first-humanoid-robots) — The Robot Report · Humanoids · 2026-10-14 Timken combines the expertise of Cone Drive, SPINEA, CGI Motion, and Timken Encoders to develop application-specific motion systems. The post Timken Precision Drives puts the motion challenge first in humanoid robots... 10. [Google lets you make personal Android apps for free now – with just prompts](https://www.zdnet.com/tech/custom-android-apps-google-ai-studio) — ZDNet Robotics · Humanoids · 2026-10-13 It just got a whole lot easier to vibe code the exact Android app you need – no developer experience required. 11. [The Humanoid Economy by Modar Alaoui Published Today by Wiley](http://www.roboticstomorrow.com/news/2026/10/13/the-humanoid-economy-by-modar-alaoui-published-today-by-wiley/27235) — RoboticsTomorrow · Humanoids · 2026-10-13 New book lays out the path from technological promise of humanoid robots to transformative industry 12. [Humanoid robots can sprint and box – but the real test is doing the laundry](https://robohub.org/humanoid-robots-can-sprint-and-box-but-the-real-test-is-doing-the-laundry) — Robohub · Humanoids · 2026-10-12 By Wai-keung Fung, Cardiff Metropolitan University At the recent World Humanoid Robot Games 2026 in Beijing, robots sprinted, boxed, played football and tackled tasks inspired by factories, restaurants and emergency... 13. [Interview: Humanoid robots are advancing fast. Manufacturing them at scale is the next challenge](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/10/10/interview-humanoid-robots-are-advancing-fast-manufacturing-them-at-scale-is-the-next-challenge/105812) — Robotics & Automation News · Humanoids · 2026-10-10 As humanoid robot developers race to move their machines from demonstrations and pilot projects into factories and other working environments, another challenge is rapidly coming into focus: how to manufacture these... 14. [Why humanoid robot demos still fail the generalization test](https://www.therobotreport.com/why-humanoid-robot-demos-still-fail-the-generalization-test) — The Robot Report · Humanoids · 2026-10-09 How better data and human judgment can help robots move beyond demos toward reliable real-world performance. The post Why humanoid robot demos still fail the generalization test appeared first on The Robot Report. 15. [4 ways Amazon’s new Alexa tablets eclipse the Fire line – starting with Google Play](https://www.zdnet.com/tech/amazon-new-alexa-tablets-google-play-store) — ZDNet Robotics · Humanoids · 2026-10-09 Amazon just upped its game with new Android tablets for entertainment and work. 16. [Boston Dynamics gives more insight into its redesigned humanoid hand](https://www.therobotreport.com/boston-dynamics-gives-more-insight-into-its-redesigned-humanoid-hand) — The Robot Report · Humanoids · 2026-10-09 The Robot Report spoke with Alberto Rodriguez, the director of robot behavior for Atlas at Boston Dynamics, about the humanoid's new hand. The post Boston Dynamics gives more insight into its redesigned humanoid hand... 17. [Video Friday: Robot Decommissioning Takes a Fun Turn](https://spectrum.ieee.org/video-friday-reachy-mini-raps) — IEEE Spectrum Robotics · Humanoids · 2026-10-09 Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us... 18. [Two-armed robot throws and catches balls with human-like movements](https://techxplore.com/news/2026-10-armed-robot-balls-human-movements.html) — Tech Xplore Robotics · Humanoids · 2026-10-09 Humans can move their limbs very rapidly and coordinate their movements with high precision to tackle specific manual tasks. While robots have become increasingly advanced in recent years, many of them remain less agile... 19. [Odyssey launches world model to control robots, humanoids, vehicles and drones](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/10/08/odyssey-launches-world-model-to-control-robots-humanoids-vehicles-and-drones/105756) — Robotics & Automation News · Humanoids · 2026-10-08 Odyssey, an AI research company pioneering foundation world models, has announced Odyssey-3, its most powerful world model to date. The new model represents a significant advance toward general-purpose intelligence that... 20. [Jabil discusses the pace of humanoid robot development and production](https://www.therobotreport.com/jabil-discusses-pace-humanoid-robot-development-production) — The Robot Report · Humanoids · 2026-10-08 Jabil, which is working with robot developers such as Apptronik, provides a design perspective on humanoid progress. The post Jabil discusses the pace of humanoid robot development and production appeared first on The... 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