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humanoid

[hyoo-muh-noid, yoo-] / ˈhju məˌnɔɪd, ˈju- /


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But a new research note imagines much of those unfilled jobs will go to humanoid robots.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

The automaker suggested that it and the union had discussed plans to deploy humanoid Atlas robots on some assembly lines, likely first in the U.S., from 2028, but the company didn’t elaborate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

A humanoid robot has outperformed humans by breaking Usain Bolt's world record for the 100m sprint, according to its manufacturer.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

This is fairly typical criteria for many mainstream robots, but it excludes most two-legged humanoid robots.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

That wasn’t so bad if the perp was humanoid.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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