07 Jul 2026
Ex-Tesla Optimus scientist unveils European humanoid robot startup
A scientist who worked on Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot is now building a rival of his own — in Europe, not Silicon Valley. Rémi Cadène, co-founder and CEO of Paris-based startup UMA, unveiled plans for a lightweight humanoid robot called Northstar and says the company is already talking to 50 potential customers.
07 Jul 2026
How Boston Dynamics Got Its Atlas Humanoid Robot Fit for the World Cup
Before Atlas the humanoid robot strode onto the pitch to hand the ball to the referee during Norway and Brazil's World Cup match on Sunday, it hinted at its own soccer skills on the sidelines.
06 Jul 2026
Hyundai Motor brings Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot to FIFA World Cup in groundbreaking activation
As Norway and Brazil were set to get back to play in the second half at New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, a special guest delivered the match ball to the head referee on the pitch. Hyundai Motor Company integrated Atlas, an advanced humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, into the Round of 16 match.
06 Jul 2026
Hyundai Uses World Cup Spotlight To Advance Its Robotics Future
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 05: A Hyundai robot performs at half time during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 05, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) FIFA via Getty Images The Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its…
06 Jul 2026
Hyundai Motor Brings Atlas Humanoid Robot to FIFA World Cup 2026TM in First-Ever Live Match Environment Robotics Integration
Hyundai Motor integrated Atlas, a humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, into a live FIFA World Cup 2026TM halftime activation, marking the first-ever robotics-powered performance on football's biggest stage.
05 Jul 2026
Meet the soccer-playing humanoid robot that just delivered the game ball at the Brazil v. Norway FIFA World Cup match
Before Brazil and Norway retook the pitch at New York/New Jersey Stadium for their Round of 16 match on Saturday, something happened at halftime that had never occurred in FIFA World Cup history. A five-foot humanoid robot walked pitchside, performed goal celebrations in the style of Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Matheus Cunha, and Son Heung-min, then turned to the referee and handed over the match…
05 Jul 2026
Humanoid Robot Mass Production Year Established, Institutions Bullish on a Decade-Long Golden Cycle
China's A-share market saw the humanoid robot sector rally against the trend this week, as the industry enters a critical commercialization and delivery phase. 2026 is being established as the pivotal year for transitioning from laboratory prototypes to scaled deliveries, with global shipments expected to surpass 50,000 units. A triple tailwind of policy support, capital inflows, and real demand…
02 Jul 2026
Boston Dynamics’ New Atlas Humanoid Robot: ‘Order Of Magnitude’ Simpler
Boston Dynamics's new Atlas robot is kicking soccer balls like a World Cup athlete. But it's also much simpler — and cheaper — to make than before.
02 Jul 2026
Humanoid Robots Are Fashion’s Future Clients. Hansae Is Getting Ready to Dress Them.
Hansae has built its reputation on getting there first. The South Korea-based manufacturer—one of the world’s largest apparel producers that makes garments for global brands including Gap, Carhartt, Target and Walmart—was an early mover in 3D virtual design, then in AI-driven product development. Now Hansae is applying that same pioneering instinct to a question few in the industry have thought…
