Humanoid Robots
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Bipedal and human-form general-purpose robots engineered for multi-task work in human-centric factory, warehouse, and logistics environments. Integrates electric harmonic/planetary actuators, high-dof tactile hands, visual-tactile perception, and embodied foundation models for zero-shot object manipulation. Deployments and prototypes include Tesla Optimus, Figure 02, Boston Dynamics Atlas, Agility Digit, Unitree G1, and Sanctuary AI.
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Humanoid Robots
Agility Robotics SPAC Merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI
Definitive business combination (June 24, 2026): $2.5B pre-money equity value; >$620M expected gross proceeds including ~$200M PIPE at $10/share led by Foxconn. Expected ticker AGLT; close expected 2026 subject to shareholder/regulatory approvals.
UAW convention: Fain 'fight for humanity' on AI/robots
UAW President Shawn Fain told the quadrennial convention that AI and humanoid robots are a profound threat, said 'We are in a fight for humanity,' and compared AI to NAFTA /The Detroit News/.
Solomon coordinates humanoid agents with NemoClaw
Solomon uses NemoClaw to coordinate reasoning, perception, sensor fusion, locomotion and manipulation on a humanoid, plus Solomon active perception /NVIDIA Blog/.
Hexagon Robotics integrates Jetson Thor on humanoids
Hexagon Robotics integrating Jetson Thor and Yocto OS customization for humanoids in manufacturing, logistics and construction /NVIDIA Blog/.
1X and Universal Robots plan Yocto JetPack 7.2 production
1X (Neo Humanoid) and Universal Robots are planning to adopt Yocto-based JetPack 7.2 in production deployments /NVIDIA Blog/.
Boston Dynamics unveils Atlas product version at CES 2026
product Atlas unveiled at Hyundai media day; production to begin immediately at Boston HQ /Boston Dynamics/.
Atlas 2026 deployments committed to Hyundai RMAC and Google DeepMind
all 2026 Atlas deployments fully committed; fleets scheduled to ship to Hyundai Robotics Metaplant Application Center and Google DeepMind /Boston Dynamics/.
Figure 02 factory tests at BMW Spartanburg
Figure tested Figure 02 for data collection and use-case training at BMW Spartanburg /NVIDIA Blog/.