The price tag is orders of magnitude cheaper than most robots in its class, which can run into tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now China’s Unitree Robotics, best known for its nimble ...

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You might have noticed that humanoid robots are having a bit of a moment. From Tesla’s Optimus to Figure AI’s Figure 02, these machines are no longer just science fiction – they’re walking, and in ...

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“We estimate 1 humanoid robot at $5/hour can do the work of 2 humans at $25/hour, generating a net present value (NPV) of approximately $200k/humanoid,” analysts led by Adam Jonas said in a note.