A new generation of humanoid robots is learning the subtle art of human speech not from pre-written lines of code, but by diligently watching and mimicking countless hours of human videos online. This breakthrough from a Columbia Engineering team introduces a humanoid capable of generating complex,
The upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 is poised to be a watershed moment for the humanoid robotics industry, with China sending an unmistakable signal of its intent to lead the field. The sheer scale of its presence is a testament to this ambition; of the 38 companies exhibiting in the
As a technology expert at the forefront of emerging fields, Oscar Vail has a unique perspective on the intersection of innovation and society. His work on open-source projects and robotics gives him deep insight into the automated systems now shaping our world. We spoke with him about a recent,
The long-promised future of household robots assisting with daily chores has been consistently stalled by a deceptively simple challenge: the ability to skillfully and adaptively handle everyday objects. Industrial robots can weld a car frame with flawless repetition, but they lack the innate sense
The blueprint for a future where humanoid machines handle our most tedious chores is no longer confined to speculative fiction, but is being actively drawn up in engineering labs around the globe, prompting a critical examination of what we gain in convenience and what we risk losing in our
The long-promised revolution of Artificial Intelligence has finally arrived in the business world, not with the fanfare of disruptive, headline-grabbing technologies, but as a subtle and powerful undercurrent reshaping daily operations from the inside out. For years, business leaders chased the
