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Humanoid robots

Humanoid robots are machines built with a body plan resembling a human, typically a torso, two arms and two legs, so they can operate in spaces and use tools designed for people, and they often rely on AI for perception and control.

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FIRST SEEN
Aug 25, 2026
LAST SEEN
Nov 4, 2026

Recent signals

  • ITjuzi: Chinese embodied AI companies raised ~$13B across 322 deals in H1 2026, up 5x YoY, as robot makers shift focus from hardware to AI (Reuters) Nov 4, 2026
  • China Robot Funding Slows to $1.6 Billion as Shakeout Fears Grow Nov 4, 2026
  • Mecka, which collects human motion data to train humanoid robots, raised a $60M Series B led by Sequoia, with participation from Nvidia, M12, and others (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch) Oct 7, 2026
  • Agility unveils Digit 5, a humanoid robot to safely work alongside humans without physical barriers by utilizing AI collision-avoidance software and new sensors (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg) Sep 15, 2026
  • Humanoid Robot Industry Awaiting ChatGPT Moment Aug 25, 2026
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