A San Francisco-based startup is developing humanoid robots designed specifically for combat, breaking ranks with major robotics companies that have pledged not to weaponize their technology.

CEO He Xiaopeng said Chinese EV startup Xpeng wanted its Iron humanoid robot to be "highly human-like." ...

China’s official military newspaper has called for urgent ethical and legal research to regulate the future use of humanoid robots in warfare, warning of potential moral and legal consequences. The ...

Get our top stories delivered straight to your inbox.

Massachusetts robotics entrepreneurs focus on specialized machines, while West Coast companies pour billions into humanoid development despite current limitations demonstrated at MIT.