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How Boston Dynamics is turning robots into a real business

CFO Amanda McMaster explains how Spot found paying customers and why Hyundai's backing could help Atlas scale.

Fortune · Oct 19

Five million robots now work in factories as humanoid hype faces reality check

Over five million industrial robots now work in factories worldwide, the highest total ever recorded, even as Boston Dynamics shelves a stock listing and Chinese regulators slow a rush of humanoid IPOs, showing a widening gap between practical machines and the humanoids capturing headlines.

Euronews · Sep 29

The Boston Dynamics spinout building robots you’ll actually want to hug

Dynamic Creatures, the startup former Boston Dynamics executive Marc Theermann just cofounded with noted AI researcher Farbod Farshidian, is out of stealth.

Fortune · Sep 8

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US is planning to spend up to $2 million on robot dogs for high-risk immigration operations

The US government plans to spend up to $2 million on Boston Dynamics robot dogs for high-risk immigration operations, NBC News reported. ICE intends to use the remotely operated robots to inspect hazardous areas and assess threats before officers enter, rather than to make arrests.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

ICE plans to spend up to $2M on robot dogs

The four-legged robots are equipped with cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity and can travel at speeds of up to about 5 feet per second

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscle

China’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global robot race. While the US remains stronger in AI and advanced robotics, China has a major advantage in manufacturing scale, supply chains and a huge domestic market.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogs

The rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US military. These innovations, which originated in American universities, have propelled Unitree's expansion into the market. Unlike smaller US manufacturers, Unitree's economical designs benefit from China's robust industrial…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

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US government bans humanoid robots manufactured abroad

NEW YORK - US President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday added humanoid and quadruped robots to a list of products and companies that are banned from being imported into the United States on national security grounds.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Hyundai Buys Out SoftBank Stake to Take Full Control of Boston Dynamics as Atlas Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Rollout Moves Closer

Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. (OTC:HYMLF) will acquire SoftBank Group Corp.‘s (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) remaining roughly 10% stake in Boston Dynamics, making the U.S. robotics company wholly owned as Hyundai prepares to deploy Atlas humanoids in automotive production.

Benzinga · Jul 16

The Tesla Optimus's new rival is better dressed, but no, I still wouldn't feel "at ease" with it in my home

Meet Northstar, a more European creepy robot.

Creative Bloq · Jul 12

Meet the soccer-playing humanoid robot that just delivered the game ball at the Brazil v. Norway FIFA World Cup match

Meet Atlas, the 5-foot tall humanoid robot that delivered the World Cup match ball, has 56 points of movement on its body, and learned to play soccer.

Fortune · Jul 5

Boston Dynamics CEO: America's next 250 years will be built by robots. Here's what's standing in the way

The U.S. has always led the world's great industrial leaps. Robotics is next — but only if Washington, industry, and workers move together.

Fortune · Jun 30

Hyundai Motor Debuts "Next Starts Now" Global Campaign Film for FIFA World Cup 2026™

SEOUL, South Korea, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled its FIFA World Cup 2026™ global campaign film "Next Starts Now". The 60-second cinematic brand film features next-generation football (soccer) talents alongside Son Heung-min and Boston Dynamics' Atlas® robot.

AAP · Jun 1

Hyundai Motor Launches "School of Football" Campaign Featuring Boston Dynamics' Atlas Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

SEOUL, South Korea, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company today announced the launch of "School of Football", a new global campaign featuring Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot Atlas®. Created as part of Hyundai Motor's "Next Starts Now" FIFA World Cup 2026™ platform, the campaign uses football (soccer) as a…

AAP · May 29

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International Business Times · May 25

Boston Tech Week 2026 Opens Tomorrow: a16z Brings 572 Events to Kendall Square

Boston Tech Week 2026 opens tomorrow with 572 events across Kendall Square, the Seaport, and six other neighborhoods — registration is free for most sessions at tech-week.com/calendar/boston. The inaugural a16z-presented festival runs May 26–31 and brings together biotech, AI, deep tech, and robotics programming from over 80 founding hosts including…

Fortune · May 20

How 8,000 robots are changing work inside logistics giant DHL Supply Chain

DHL Supply Chain relies on three key robotics vendors—Locus Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and Robust AI—to cut costs, lower employee turnover, and boost worker satisfaction.

TechRadar · May 18

'We have not seen the limits of what Atlas can do': Boston Dynamics shows off Atlas robot's impressive fridge-lifting and drink delivery capabilities — it's only 'limited by our imagination'

Atlas robot hefts 50lb fridge to deliver a single drink — and yes, this is progress.

The Independent UK · May 12

A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots

Workers at a five-star hotel fold napkins and wipe silverware with body cameras recording their every move

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TechRadar · May 4

'This is the robot I wanted to build forever': former iRobot chief on his extraordinary 'Familiar' AI companion

Former Roomba maker Colin Angle returns to the robot game and talks to us about his new "Familiar", a robot that looks like but is not a bear.

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Robot dog can now read and reason after AI upgrade

Spot robot gets Google Gemini upgrade to carry out tasks autonomously

TechRadar · Apr 3

'Mass surveillance isn’t just viable, it already happens' — AI experts warn the threat is already here

The Anthropic and Pentagon standoff has brought AI and the military into the headlines. Here’s what’s really happening.

Fortune · Mar 17

Robot dogs priced at $300,000 a piece are now guarding some of the country’s biggest data centers

AI companies are turning to quadruped robots, better known as “robot dogs” for security solutions to protect their vast data centers.

GamesRadar · Feb 20

Arc Raiders fans suspect the new Arc from the roadmap is hiding in plain sight in the Shrouded Sky teaser: "If it’s a Boston Dynamics dog Arc then I’m soooo stoked!"

A fresh enemy is hidden among the grass

Euronews · Jan 29

Tesla changes lanes: Model S and X discontinued for humanoid Optimus robot and AI

Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is trading two of its models for a new model: The humanoid robot kind.

The Independent UK · Jan 27

Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a friendly new humanoid thinks it might change your mind

A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut

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