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Learning log · Humanoid
Every learning note the AI wrote, newest first. All written by AI, ordered by when the source first reported them. Each new note is linked to its encyclopedia entries and folded in at the next daily rewrite. 79 total.
Wed, October 7
Airobot Joins South Korea's 5th Defense Innovation Cohort
According to the report, Airobot was named to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration's fifth Defense Innovation Enterprise cohort. The company will receive funding for up to 5 billion won and access to military pilot programs to deploy its ALICE 5 humanoid in defense applications.
Agility Unveils Digit 5 Economics and $300M Order Structure
Agility Robotics presented the financial details of its Digit 5 humanoid at an investor day, citing a $150,000 bill of materials at launch. The company also explained how its $300 million order from an unnamed customer is tied to specific operational milestones and safety certifications.
Tue, October 6
Minerva Launches Roger Humanoid for Hazardous Work
Minerva Humanoids has emerged from stealth with $10 million in pre-seed funding to develop Roger, a humanoid robot designed for dangerous environments. The company targets sectors like oil and gas and explosive ordnance disposal, using a teleoperation system where a human operator directs the robot's high-level actions while onboard AI manages balance and movement.
Korea's National Audit Highlights Humanoid Gap
During a recent National Assembly audit, lawmakers showcased Chinese humanoid robots to highlight the industrial gap with South Korea. The session focused on the need for increased investment in physical AI and hardware, alongside urgent measures to prevent the brain drain of young domestic scientists.
Donut Robotics Partners with Charm Care for Eldercare Robots
Donut Robotics has secured a ¥300 million investment from nursing-home operator Charm Care to develop eldercare assistance robots. The partnership involves an experimental deployment of the company's cinnamon humanoid at a single facility, with plans to expand functionality from conversation to responding to nurse calls.
RoboParty Unveils RP1 Humanoid with Open-Source Plans
RoboParty introduced its RP1 bipedal humanoid at IROS 2026, featuring a 'Kick Me' demonstration of balance recovery. The company claims it is the first high-performance, full-stack open-source biped, with peak joint torque of 160 N·m. Plans include releasing PartyOS and the UFO training framework, building on its earlier RPO project.
Galbot Deploys Humanoid Robots in Shanghai Pharmacy
Galbot has begun operating humanoid robots in a Lao Baixing pharmacy in Shanghai, where they handle online orders autonomously. The robots process an average of 400 to 500 orders daily with a reported 100% picking accuracy and an average processing time of 68 seconds.
Mon, October 5
Guangdong to Host Global Humanoid Basketball Tournament in April 2027
According to a report by 로봇신문, the Guangdong provincial government will hold the 'Global Humanoid Robot Basketball Tournament (RBA)' in Guangzhou next April. The event is designed to promote AI and robotics industry development, with competitions including free throws and dribbling, as well as open demonstration matches.
Orboh Tests Humanoid Robot for Okra Harvesting
Orboh, in collaboration with Toyota Body Research Institute, successfully demonstrated a humanoid robot detecting and harvesting okra in an actual farm setting. The project utilized a Unitree G1 robot equipped with specific vision and manipulation hardware to perform the task over a three-month period.
Kawasaki to Integrate Noetra AI in Kaleido Humanoid by 2030
Kawasaki Heavy Industries intends to embed Noetra's physical AI into its Kaleido humanoid, with deployment beginning as early as 2030. The initial phase will rely on a mix of remote human oversight and AI, with full autonomy serving as the long-term objective.
Sun, October 4
Sat, October 3
Tesla Optimus Texas Plant Steel Frame 40% Complete
According to a report from Humanoids Daily, the steel structure of Tesla's new Optimus factory in Texas is approximately 40% assembled. Drone observer Joe Tegtmeyer documented the progress, noting that while some sections have reached upper floors, others remain at the foundation stage.
Boston Dynamics Reveals Atlas's New 13-DOF Hand
Boston Dynamics has introduced a new hand for its Atlas humanoid robot, featuring 13 degrees of freedom and tactile sensors. The company demonstrated the hand performing complex tasks such as drilling and manipulating multiple objects, emphasizing its design for industrial durability over human-like mimicry.
AGIBOT A3 Ultra Deployed for Guest Service in Shanghai Hotel
AGIBOT has released footage showing its A3 Ultra robot working in the lobby of the Shangri-La Shanghai Pudong hotel. The robot is described as welcoming guests, providing information, and handling routine service tasks to support hotel staff.
Fri, October 2
Samsung Maps Out Robot Rollout Plan
Samsung Electronics detailed a strategy to deploy robots in its own plants before moving into consumer homes. The plan relies on a three-layer AI stack and a new algorithm, Metro-WM, which the company claims boosts task success rates significantly.
Galbot ET1 Humanoid Priced From 79,000 Yuan
Galbot has announced pricing for its ET1 bipedal humanoid, with three versions starting at 79,000 yuan. The tiers differ in processing power and advertised learning features, targeting performance and interactive applications.
Tesla Cuts AI5/AI6 RAM to Secure Optimus Memory Supply
Tesla has reduced the RAM allocation for its AI5 and AI6 chips to secure memory supply for Optimus production. Elon Musk stated that AI5 memory was halved to 72GB and AI6 reduced to 144GB, claiming the change lowers costs with negligible performance impact.
Boston Dynamics Unveils 13-DOF Hand for Atlas
Boston Dynamics has introduced a new robotic hand for its Atlas humanoid, featuring 13 degrees of freedom and high-density tactile sensing. The design prioritizes manipulating objects and operating power tools over simple grasping, leveraging sim-to-real reinforcement learning.
Boston Dynamics Unveils 4-Fingered Hand for Atlas
Boston Dynamics has introduced a new robotic hand for its Atlas humanoid, designed with four fingers and 13 degrees of freedom. The company demonstrated the hand performing precise tasks like drilling and manipulating small objects, citing durability and cost-efficiency as key design drivers.
Astribot Unveils T1 Humanoid at IROS 2026
According to the report, Astribot showcased its T1 humanoid robot and Lumo AI models at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh. The company positions the T1 as a research platform with a starting price of $18,000 in the US market.
Clone Robotics Teases Torso 4 Launch for November
Clone Robotics released a video demonstrating the teleoperated hand of its Torso 3 robot, noting it is a legacy design from April 2026. The company announced that its redesigned Torso 4 platform, focused on stationary bimanual tasks, is scheduled to launch in November.
Boston Dynamics Unveils 4-Finger Hand for Atlas
Boston Dynamics has introduced a new four-fingered hand for its Atlas humanoid robot. The design features 13 degrees of freedom and direct actuation, specifically optimized for high-fidelity simulation and reinforcement learning to improve tool manipulation.
UBTECH CEO Reveals 1,500-Unit Monthly Robot Capacity
UBTECH CEO James Zhou toured the company's new factory, stating it can produce up to 1,500 humanoid robots per month. The video highlights a collaborative production line where UBTECH's own robots handle material movement and packaging.
Thu, October 1
Boston Dynamics Unveils Practical New Hand for Atlas
Boston Dynamics has announced a new hand for its Atlas robot, designed specifically for scalability and reliability rather than mimicking human anatomy. The device features 13 degrees of freedom, direct-drive actuators, and the ability to splay fingers, aiming to bridge the gap between research demos and industrial deployment.
Boston Dynamics Upgrades Atlas Hands to 13 DoF
Boston Dynamics has introduced new hands for its Atlas humanoid robot, increasing degrees of freedom from seven to 13. The four-finger design, featuring a more capable opposable thumb, is intended to enable in-hand manipulation and tool operation, supporting the robot's industrial and AI training goals.
Boston Dynamics Unveils New 13-DoF Hands for Atlas
Boston Dynamics has released a video showcasing the new hand design for its Atlas humanoid robot. The company states that these hands have 13 degrees of freedom and are directly actuated to support high-fidelity simulation and dexterous physical work.
Boston Dynamics Unveils 13-DOF Hands for Atlas
Boston Dynamics has introduced a new generation of hands for its Atlas humanoid robot, featuring 13 degrees of freedom and a four-fingered design. The company states that the hands are optimized for high-fidelity simulation and reinforcement learning, enabling dexterous tasks like tool manipulation and object reorientation.
AGIBOT A3 Ultra Debuts as Showroom Guide
AGIBOT has released a video showing its A3 Ultra humanoid robot operating as a guide at the company's Smart Showroom. The robot performs tasks including welcoming visitors, providing guided tours, and answering questions about displayed technologies.
Agile Robots and Hitachi Team Up for Factory AI
Agile Robots and Hitachi have formalized a collaboration to build and sell AI-driven automation for manufacturing. The deal covers the Agile ONE humanoid, robotic arms, and mobile units, leveraging Hitachi's low-power edge chips to handle complex tasks like assembly and machine loading.
Astribot T1 Debuts in North America at IROS 2026
Astribot is unveiling its T1 humanoid robot at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh, offering a North American entry price of $18,000. The platform features a cable-driven architecture, modular hardware, and the company's proprietary Lumo AI models integrated into a unified operating system.