In May 2025, the humanoid robot Tien Kung (also known as Tiangong Walker) from the Chinese robotics company UBTech Robotics won first place in a marathon race in Beijing in 2 hours and 40 minutes. The ...

Humanoid robots are stepping into new roles that go well beyond labs and competitions. On Thursday, Tien Kung became the first humanoid robot to test running shoes in Beijing, opening a new frontier ...

The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) entered its first day of competition on Friday with an ambitious line-up that blurred the lines between sport and cutting-edge researches. On the ...

After a fierce competition, Chinese robot firm Unitree Robotics' humanoid robot won the first gold medal at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) on Friday, once again drawing global ...

The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games recently concluded in Beijing, China, marking a new milestone in the field of humanoid robotics. The event, held at the National Speed Skating Oval, brought ...

Kuavo is the latest humanoid to carry the torch for China’s robotics ambitions, running 100 metres to pass the baton at the National Games.

Russia’s first artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot made its public debut in Moscow this week, and promptly met the ...

Robo workout! Humanoid robot seen running through streets A hilarious video captured by @msmlo_ on September 10, in The Hague, Netherlands, has been gaining attention on social media. The footage ...

AIDOL, a 14-person Russian startup, told Business Insider it was surprised by the viral reaction to its robot's collapse this ...