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Top 10 robotics developments of January 2026

This article is a curated roundup of the 10 most significant robotics developments from January 2026, spanning major announcements including Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid working with Google's DeepMind, Microsoft's Rho-alpha vision-language-action model for robots, Amazon's acquisition of Rightbot for logistics automation, and autonomous system debuts from companies like Doosan Bobcat and Neocis. The piece highlights the industry's shift from theoretical capabilities to real-world deployments across humanoids, industrial automation, AI models, and commercial applications.

Robotics Business Review4d ago

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

Fauna Robotics unveiled Sprout, a 3.5-foot tall humanoid robot designed to be approachable and friendly for homes, schools, and social spaces, marking a departure from industrial-focused humanoids like Tesla's Optimus and Boston Dynamics' Atlas. The robot functions as a software developer platform priced at $50,000 and has already attracted early customers including Disney and Boston Dynamics, positioning Fauna as the first American company actively shipping humanoid robots as a developer platform.

Phys.org Robotics1/27/2026

Boston Dynamics releases Spot and Orbit 5.1 with new Spot Cam

Boston Dynamics released version 5.1 of its Spot quadruped robot and Orbit fleet management software, featuring improved AI models for visual inspection, a new Spot Cam 2 with 4K PTZ camera and acoustic imaging capabilities, and new autonomous behaviors including door opening and security patrol missions. The update enables Spot to perform more complex facility inspections and monitoring tasks with enhanced perception capabilities across multiple sensor types.

The Robot Report1/21/2026

This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through January 10)

This weekly tech roundup covers several robotics and AI developments, including Google DeepMind partnering with Boston Dynamics to enhance humanoid robots for factory automation, research showing AI models may converge on similar ways to encode reality, and industry analysis suggesting humanoid robots remain overhyped despite billions in startup funding. The article also touches on AI coding assistants reaching a quality plateau and Meta's nuclear power investments to fuel AI infrastructure.

SingularityHub1/10/2026

Video Friday: Robots Are Everywhere at CES 2026

IEEE Spectrum's Video Friday roundup highlights the latest robot demonstrations from CES 2026, featuring new developments from Boston Dynamics and other robotics companies showcasing advancements in humanoid and industrial robotics.

IEEE Spectrum Robotics1/9/2026

Inside CES 2026's "physical AI" takeover

CES 2026 was dominated by physical AI and robotics innovations, marking a significant shift from screen-based AI applications to real-world robotic systems. The event showcased major developments including Boston Dynamics' redesigned Atlas humanoid robot alongside various AI-powered physical systems capable of manufacturing tasks, autonomous flight, and interactive demonstrations.

TechCrunch Robotics1/9/2026

Humanoid robots go for knockout in high-tech Vegas fight night

Humanoid robots competed in the Ultimate Fighting Bots (UFB) competition at CES in Las Vegas, where human pilots controlled robot combatants using motion-sensing controllers to exchange punches and kicks. The event showcases both entertainment value and research applications, as the matches generate body movement data to train robot software, with Boston Dynamics' Atlas project manager attending to observe the humanoid robots' characteristics.

Phys.org Robotics1/8/2026

Dancing isn't enough: Industry pushes for practical robots

The robotics industry is pushing beyond flashy demos toward practical humanoid robots that can perform real-world tasks in factories and warehouses, but experts caution that achieving true autonomy requires years of development and embodied AI training rather than just large language models. Companies like EngineAI, Robotera, and Boston Dynamics (partnering with Hyundai) are working on humanoid robots for industrial use, though many current systems remain teleoperated rather than fully autonomous, and researchers emphasize that robots need real-world training data to learn practical skills.

Phys.org Robotics1/8/2026

Boston Dynamics Unveils Humanoid Robot Atlas at CES

Boston Dynamics unveiled its humanoid robot Atlas at CES and announced a partnership with Google DeepMind to enhance the robot's cognitive capabilities. The collaboration aims to integrate advanced AI technology into Boston Dynamics' robotics platform.

AI Business1/7/2026

Hyundai and Boston Dynamics unveil humanoid robot Atlas at CES

Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics publicly demonstrated its humanoid robot Atlas for the first time at CES 2026, showcasing a robot capable of walking, moving autonomously, and performing various physical tasks. The company announced a production version will be deployed by 2028 at Hyundai's electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Georgia, and revealed a new partnership with Google DeepMind to supply AI technology for its robots.

Phys.org Robotics1/6/2026