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
The world’s first school for humanoid robots is now open
Class is officially in session for the world's first robotic cohort, where humanoid robots are earning certifications to seamlessly transition from the classroom directly into the service and industrial sectors
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
Churchill Capital Shares Rise as $2.5 Billion Agility Robotics Merger Keeps Investors Engaged
The Deal Churchill and Agility announced a definitive business combination agreement valuing Agility at a pre-money equity value of $2.5 billion.
06 Jul 2026
Agility Robotics announces SPAC merger to go public and expand production
A bold SPAC deal could open retail access to industrial humanoid robots, while executives promise a production ramp and guarded forecasts as approvals proceed. Investors are flocking to the humanoid robotics market.
06 Jul 2026
This humanoid robotics company is going public, but its CEO isn't promising a robot in your home anytime soon
The humanoid robotics market is awash in money right now. Last week, AI2 Robotics, a Shenzhen-based startup that makes wheeled humanoid robots, raised nearly $735 million at a nearly $3 billion valuation. Earlier this year, Apptronik, an Austin-based maker of humanoid robots for manufacturing and logistics, closed a $935 million funding round valuing the company at more than $5.5 billion, backed…
06 Jul 2026
Beyond the World Cup: China’s humanoid robots win at RoboCup 2026
China's humanoid robots are winning world titles. While the world watches the FIFA World Cup, Tsinghua University's THU Huoshen Team defended its title in the Large Division, and Wuhan University's Invictus Team secured the Small Division championship at RoboCup 2026.
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.
