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.
@CNET, Katie Collins
2026
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
Justine Anifowose
2026
06 Jul 2026
Chinese team successfully defends RoboCup Humanoid title
The 2026 RoboCup Robot World Cup wrapped up on Sunday in Incheon, South Korea, with a Chinese squad once again atop the humanoid podium.
News Desk
2026
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.
@foxbusiness, Scott Thompson
2026
06 Jul 2026
Bigwave Robotics Establishes a Strong Presence with 'Industrial Physical AI' at Automate 2026
Bigwave Robotics Establishes a Strong Presence with 'Industrial Physical AI' at Automate 2026 Bigwave Robotics’ booth at Automate 2026, showcasing its robotics automation and Physical AI solutions. Screw Fastening Assembly and Humanoid Encasing Automation Demonstrations Demonstration of Robotic Palletizing and Depalletizing Automation Secures more than 2,000 on-site customer touchpoints and…
News Desk
2026
06 Jul 2026
Weave Robotics’ Isaac 1 intends to invade homes later this year
Home robots were a feature of this year’s CES . Now, a company called Weave Robotics hopes to send Isaac 1, its assistant robot, into homes before anyone else can do it. At something approaching scale, anyway.
Brett Venter
2026
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.
Dylan Berman
2026
06 Jul 2026
#RoboCup2026 – humanoid league knockout stages
This weekend saw the finale of the league competitions at RoboCup 2026 in Incheon, South Korea, with the winners in the small, middle, and large humanoid divisions decided.
Lucy Smith
2026
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.
News Desk
2026
