March 29, 2026 Are robots coming to a McDonald’s near you? McDonald's tested humanoid robots from Keenon Robotics at a Shanghai location, where they greeted customers and delivered food in a short pilot program.
March 23, 2026 Robot plays tennis with humans in real time A humanoid robot rallies tennis shots with a human player in real time, using AI to track and respond without scripts or remote control.
March 21, 2026 Creepy robot mom that gives birth is training future midwives Meet Mama Anne, a lifelike childbirth simulator that blinks, breathes and talks, helping midwifery students practice real labor scenarios safely.
March 17, 2026 Robot firefighters enter burning buildings first New robotic firefighting vehicles use thermal cameras and water cannons to locate fires and hazards before firefighters step inside a building.
March 13, 2026 Remote robot surgery removes cancer 1,500 miles away U.K. surgeons remotely removed a man’s prostate cancer from 1,500 miles away in the country’s first successful robot-assisted telesurgery.
March 3, 2026 China's compact humanoid robot shows off balance and flips The PM01 humanoid robot by EngineAI shows off balance in new footage, highlighting stability and resilience as key goals for real-world robotics applications.
February 26, 2026 Amazon shelves Blue Jay warehouse robot Amazon quietly ended its Blue Jay warehouse robot program just months after unveiling the multi-armed ceiling-mounted system designed to speed same-day deliveries in October.
February 21, 2026 AI dating cafes are now a real thing People brought AI companions on real dates at a New York cafe, chatting with screens instead of humans. This AI dating event shows virtual relationships.
February 20, 2026 China's robotics giant puts 200 robots to the test Agibot stages live televised gala with over 200 humanoid robots in Shanghai, featuring synchronized dancing, martial arts and acrobatic performances.
February 13, 2026 World's fastest humanoid robot runs 22 MPH MirrorMe Technology's Bolt became the fastest running humanoid robot demonstrated outside computer simulations when it reached a top speed of 22 mph.