Humanoid robots have become the tech industry’s favorite promise, starring in glossy launch events and viral warehouse demos that hint at a near future of mechanical co‑workers and household helpers.

AI’s concealed labor has repeatedly led us to overestimate the technology. Humanoid robots are entering a similar phase. This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Roughly 2,000 investors, entrepreneurs and others attended a Mountain View summit that showcased robots that ...

The best thing about the new coffee drive-thru in Hudson might be the fact there’s no need to scan QR codes or tip. That’s because behind the scenes robots are doing all the work. P!ng — “the wicked ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A hot new job has emerged in Los Angeles: robot wrangler to help delivery bots navigate the real world. The robots ...