A robot is an intelligent machine capable of semi-autonomous or fully autonomous operation. It performs tasks such as work and movement through programming and automatic control, possessing basic capabilities in perception, decision-making, and execution.
As Epson’s first six-axis collaborative robot to officially enter the market, the AX6—launched in 2026—leverages the company’s four-plus decades of expertise in precision industrial control.
Jointly developed by Hugging Face and the French robotics company Pollen Robotics, the Microduck stands just 25cm tall and weighs 800g.
The Petsjourney Star Stone robot features a compact body and the ability to roam freely throughout the house
Lumos Robotics has launched the MOS2, positioned as a heavy-payload AI Worker.
DOBOT LUMO is currently the most balanced choice in the consumer market.
One-sentence verdict: If you’ve been waiting for a robot roommate that can walk, act spoiled, and remember your preferences, RUMI is probably the closest thing to that vision in 2026—provided its bipedal stability survives daily wear and tear.
In 2026, American households’ food waste processing market welcomes a new player.
The W-robot X40 from Jiangsu, China, officially enters the US market, bringing 105 patents and a “fully automatic closed-loop” promise, directly challenging Mill and Lomi.
This isn’t a story of a Chinese brand “incidentally selling to America.” W-robot was designed from the ground up for North American single-family homes — those 40 million American households with yards, gardens, and composting habits.
On April 19, 2026, the Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon witnessed an epic showdown between technology and speed. In the second edition of the world’s first humanoid robot marathon, Honor Smart Technology Development Co., Ltd.’s “Lightning” robot crossed the finish line first with a net time of 48 minutes and 19 seconds, dramatically surpassing last year’s … Read more
