Hiltzik: Musk and other tech gurus say human-like robots are the next big thing. Don't hold your breath

Investors are pouring billions into companies pitching humanoid robots, but functional versions are decades away.

The story of Optimus, the humanoid robot at the heart of Elon Musk's growth plans for Tesla

For Elon Musk, the future of Tesla isn't its global fleet of EVs. It's Optimus, the humanoid robot designed to help humans ...
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Sports games for humanoid robots in China highlights progress in AI and robotics

The first World Humanoid Robot Games began Friday in Beijing. More than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries, including the U.S., Germany and Japan, competing in sports including soccer, ...

Humanoid Robot Company Figure Is Valued at $39 Billion. Its Goal Is ‘Human-Level Intelligence’

Figure announced a $1 billion series C round of funding from investors including Nvidia, Salesforce, Qualcomm Ventures, and more.
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Photos of Beijing's World Humanoid Robot Games show how a human touch is still needed

BEIJING, China — Humanoid robots raced and punched their way through three days of a multi-sport competition at the World Humanoid Robot Games, wrapping up Sunday in Beijing. But they also toppled, ...
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Humanoid robots showcase skills at Ancient Olympia. But they’re on a long road to catch up to AI

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — With jerky determination, robots played soccer, wowed children with shadow-boxing skills and shot arrows on Monday at the birthplace of the Olympic Games. As they ...