Your Source for Humanoid Robot News
The humanoid robotics industry is moving fast. New robots launch monthly, funding rounds are measured in billions, and the race to put humanoids in factories and homes is accelerating. This page is your central hub for tracking it all.
We publish weekly roundups every Sunday covering the biggest stories in humanoid robotics, plus breaking coverage when major news drops. Each story includes our analysis on what it means for the market and for buyers.
Weekly News Roundups
Weekly roundups begin February 9, 2026. Check back every Sunday for the latest.
What We Cover
Companies We Track
- Tesla — Optimus program, factory deployments, Gen 3 developments
- Figure AI — Figure 03, Helix AI, BotQ manufacturing
- Unitree Robotics — G1, H1, R1, commercial availability
- 1X Technologies — NEO home robot program
- Boston Dynamics — Atlas (electric), commercial applications
- Agility Robotics — Digit, Amazon partnership
- NEURA Robotics — 4NE1, European market
- Sanctuary AI — Phoenix, general-purpose AI
- Apptronik — Apollo, NASA partnership
- Chinese manufacturers — AgiBot, XPeng, LimX Dynamics, UBTECH
Topics We Cover
- New robot launches — specs, pricing, availability
- Funding & valuations — who's raising, at what terms
- Factory deployments — real-world production data
- Home robot progress — demos, beta programs, timelines
- Market data — analyst forecasts, unit shipments, pricing trends
- Regulation & policy — safety standards, labor implications
- AI developments — foundation models for robotics
2026 Market Context
The humanoid robot market is projected to grow from $2 billion (2024) to $13+ billion by 2029—a 45% compound annual growth rate. 2026 is widely seen as the inflection point where humanoids move from R&D curiosities to commercial products.
Key 2026 milestones to watch:
- Tesla Optimus Gen 3 mass production at Fremont
- Figure 03 home beta deployments
- 1X NEO consumer program launch
- China targeting 28,000+ humanoid unit shipments
- First sub-$20,000 home-capable humanoids
For detailed market analysis, see our Humanoid Robot Market Size Report.
Featured Coverage
Reviews
- Figure 03 Review: Price, Specs & Performance
- Tesla Optimus Gen 3: Complete Guide
- 1X NEO Review: Home Robot Analysis
- Unitree G1 Review: Budget Humanoid
Comparisons
Guides
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Last updated: February 2026
