China Takes the Top Five Humanoid Robot Patent Spots
A LexisNexis analysis ranks Chinese startups first through fifth for humanoid-robot patent strength. We checked the method, the US quality lead and what the list cannot tell buyers.
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Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics 2 Can Control a Humanoid From Feet to Fingertips
DeepMind's new vision-language-action model drives a full humanoid, legs included, with Apptronik's Apollo 2 as the demonstration platform. Here is what it does, what the published success rates say, and why the strategy matters more than the demo.
Humanoid Robots Legal in the US After the FCC Covered List Ban
The FCC blocked new authorizations for foreign-made humanoids and robot dogs on 28 July 2026. Every model already authorized before that date stays legal. This page tracks which robots hold a pre-ban FCC authorization, which are blocked, and what changes as Conditional Approvals are granted.
FCC Blocks New Approvals for Foreign-Made Robots: What It Means for Unitree
The FCC has blocked approval of new or previously unauthorized foreign-made humanoids, robot dogs and AMRs. Here is what it means for Unitree and US buyers.
UWORLD U1 Robot: Price, Models, Specs and Release Date
UBTECH says it has more than 13,000 orders for its humanlike companion robots. We checked the prices, preorder terms, three U1 models and what buyers still do not know.
We found 33 commercial humanoid robot families. Just one full-size model targets the home
A review of 74 RoboZaps listings found 33 current, commercially addressable bipedal families. Twenty-nine target work or development; only one full-size model targets the home.
Tesla Optimus vs XPENG IRON (2026): Which Humanoid Is Ahead?
Tesla Optimus is the bigger manufacturing bet. XPENG IRON is the better-documented current robot. We compare hardware, AI, production and buyer readiness.