A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut. Unlike sleek and powerful-looking machines from companies like Tesla, Sprout is designed to be approachable and friendly.

Chinese humanoid robot companies are expanding globally, piling pressure on Elon Musk’s Optimus before it reaches mass production.

China is deploying AI-powered robots to manage traffic and pedestrian flow in cities. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer explains how China continues to advance robot technology and is pushing to integrate humanoid robots into daily life.

Meet three leading humanoid robot companies shaping the future of automation, from factory floors to warehouses, as AI-powered robots enter the workforce.

Tesla's ending Model S and X production at its Fremont plant to build a million Optimus robots annually amid plunging profits and sales.

Ai-Da Robot became the first humanoid robot to design a building with a modular Space Pod concept for Moon and Mars bases, featured at the Utzon Center in Denmark.

In a striking display of agility and grace, a humanoid robot named "Adam-U Ultra" has danced its way through a complex, highly energetic routine without faltering, slipping or missing a beat.

Even with those limitations, orders for the machines are accelerating. Manufacturers such as BYD and Foxconn, both partners with UBTech, are experimenting with humanoids to offset

Last year, when The New York Times reported that Amazon's robotics team's ultimate goal was to automate 75% of the company's operations, replacing more than half a million human jobs in an attempt to pass cost savings onto customers,