For several decades, Boston Dynamics has pioneered the development of advanced robots, including humanoids and four-legged systems tested by the military as a way to carry supplies over rough terrain. The company was sold to Google in 2013 and bought by SoftBank in 2017. In 2021, Hyundai acquired a controlling stake.

Tech companies are collectively spending billions to turn the age old sci-fi trope of humanoid, general-purpose robots into reality. So far, that momentous effort has mostly produced staged performances,

From factories to service environments and eventually homes, Qualcomm wants to power the next generation of intelligent robots.

Together, Prime Q1 and Prime T1 establish a new model for robotics adoption—balancing deep creation and long-term exploration with immediate accessibility and everyday usability. At CES 2026, PrimeBot is not just launching robots; it is defining what it means for robots to be personal.

Some of the world's most advanced robots showed off their skills at tech shows and sporting events, doing everything from cooking shrimp to running half marathons

Elon Musk has been promoting the Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, for a long time now but it seems that that even the world’s most advanced humanoid r.