The U1 brings a human face to embodied AI, betting on the market of ’emotional companionship.’ The Chinese robotics company ...

For years, humanoid robots were little more than technology demonstrations. They could walk, wave, and occasionally pick up a ...

These Uworld U1 androids are covered with 'biomimetic skin' that looks and feels just like that of a real human.

What if your most loyal companion isn’t human at all? A Chinese tech company has unveiled a new line of hyper-realistic humanoid robots designed for lifelong companionship, capable of being customized ...

Can a robot help combat loneliness? China has unveiled UWORLD U1, the world's first mass-produced humanoid companion robot ...

The company UBTech says its " U1" robot -- equipped with eye cameras, chest sensors, and listening microphones -- is the world's first full-sized, ultra-realistic humanoid designed for mass production ...

Unitree Robotics humanoid robots dance during the opening day of its Asia's first embodied intelligence experience store in Shanghai on May 31, 2026. Jade GAO/Getty Images China's government issued a ...

Humanoid robot design still feels like early stages. The business case for humanoid robots is dubious. Manufacturing still has to prove the technology is worth pursuing. In this episode of Great ...