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humanoid

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


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It cites State Grid’s 6.8 billion yuan order for 500 humanoid robots, 3,000 dual-arm robots and 5,000 quadruped robots as an example.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

While the estimate is slightly above the consensus view, Narayan added that Tesla’s pivot into robo-taxi expansion and humanoid robots could potentially pressure the company’s private vehicle sales.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Agility’s competitors in humanoid robotics include established companies such as Tesla and Boston Dynamics, as well as startups including Figure AI and Apptronik.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Rick said, “A humanoid robot is like any other machine; it can fluctuate between being a benefit and a hazard very rapidly. As a benefit it’s not our problem.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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