Humanoid Robots

Humanoid robots combine a human-like form, joints and mobility with AI-based perception, decision-making and interaction to perform tasks in manufacturing, logistics, services and companionship. The focus has recently shifted from technology demonstrations toward mass production and commercialization, with Tesla Optimus, Boston Dynamics Atlas, Agility Digit and Unitree advancing product, supply-chain and listing plans as competition between the United States and China intensifies. Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor’s union has launched a strike over concerns about robot deployment, highlighting disputes over jobs and governance. The sector has implications for physical AI, component and memory demand, and labor markets.