For better or worse, CES 2026 is already shaping up to be a big year for humanoid robots. Chinese company Agibot showed up with two: the roughly human-sized A2 and the slightly smaller X2, both of which were displaying their surprisingly impressive dancing abilities.

Twenty-five years of the new millennium have passed and we’re still waiting for the futuristic world we were promised: Living in space, hover-cars, jet packs and extraterrestrial encounters. However,

Guangzhou Auto Group is set to begin small-scale production of its humanoid robot, GoMate, in 2026. The robot has already been shown in demo environments and is now being prepared for real industrial use. The company is focusing on automotive and logistics applications.

Humanoid robots have drawn renewed attention this year as companies such as Agility Robotics, Tesla, and Figure AI showcase machines walking, running, and handling warehouse tasks

A humanoid robot has strolled into the record books after completing the longest-ever walk by such a machine. Built by Chinese robotics firm AgiBot, the A2’s record-breaking trek covered 106.3 kilometers (66 miles) and took three days to complete, ending ...

It’s been quite a year for humanoid robots, with all manner of increasingly advanced designs coming to our attention. The selections here focus more on physical movement than AI smarts, with the latter expected to come to the fore next year.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Journalist, analyst, author, podcaster. Chinese robot manufacturer Unitree just launched the “world’s first” humanoid robot app store, where owners of Unitree G1 humanoid robots ...

A California tech company is selling an AI humanoid that can make your life easier — but it might break the bank. The 5’6″ humanoid, from California tech company 1X Technologies, named NEO, is set to launch in the US in early 2026. You don’t ever ...