Moya, DroidUp’s new biomimetic robot looks and feels uncannily human, with warm skin and subtle facial expressions, making it as creepy as it is advanced.

On September 25, 2025, Google DeepMind quietly released Gemini Robotics 1.5. To the casual observer, it may have seemed like just another software update, but for the robotics industry, it signaled a pivotal shift. It was the link that transformed humanoid robots from bespoke science projects into scalable technologies.

Despite huge technical progress, these robots are still clumsy at handling everyday tasks in homes or hospitals or other uncontrolled environments. While specialised bots such as vacuum cleaners have become a familiar sight, the fact remains that human homes aren’t designed for robots.

Gemini saidMeet the Chinese tech firm's $173K biometric companion robot. Explore how this high-end AI humanoid uses advanced biometrics

Twenty-five years of the new millennium have passed and we’re still waiting for the futuristic world we were promised: Living in space, hover-cars, jet packs and extraterrestrial encounters. However, one technology straight out of “The Jetsons” is ...

Friendly Humanoid While being operated remotely, Fauna Robotics' new robot named Sprout shows off its dexterity in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth ...

The Chinese robotics company plans to ramp up its humanoid production fourfold this year, after shipping 5,000 robots in 2025.

A new humanoid robot aims for lifelike movement, expressions, and even a warm touch. The result is impressive, even if it's a little unsettling.