Humanoid robots could patrol southern border, CEO pitches, as futuristic technology moves closer to reality
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Key takeaways
- The most recent headlines on humanoid robots show a surge of activity across several regions.
- In Kazakhstan, officials announced the construction of a full‑cycle humanoid‑robot factory, with AgiBot and the local QAZBOT team demonstrating robots that can dance, perform martial‑arts moves and interact with humans as part of a drive to build a domestic robotics and AI industry.
- In China, the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing have become an annual showcase; this year’s opening featured the “Lightning” robot from Honor running 100 m in 9.32 seconds—faster than Usain Bolt’s 9.58‑second record—and a standing high‑jump of 2.88 m, both eclipsing human marks.
- The same event highlighted over 2,000 humanoids competing in races, table‑tennis, soccer and other tasks, underscoring China’s rapid progress despite new U.S. import bans on foreign‑made humanoids.
- Meanwhile, Chinese firm Unitree Robotics celebrated a blockbuster Shanghai IPO, its shares closing more than 460 % above the offering price, and its founder warned that a “ChatGPT moment” for humanoid robots could still be a decade away because the machines still struggle with task generalisation and precise movement.
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Humanoid robots capable of autonomously navigating rugged terrain and detecting people could eventually join federal agents patrolling the southern border, with one US robotics company telling Fox News Digital it has already demonstrated the technology to Department of Homeland Security officials. Pathak said existing automated solutions struggle with tasks ranging from logistics to navigating complex terrain, adding that he thinks “humanoids will fill that gap quite well.”
Foundation says a more rugged version of its Phantom robot is expected in the coming months, with waterproof and dustproof capabilities. 3
Foundation says a more rugged version of its Phantom robot is expected in the coming months, with waterproof and dustproof capabilities. Foundation
Pathak said Phantom can distinguish humans from other obstacles, autonomously traverse uneven terrain and map its environment. The company’s goal is for robots to conduct those reconnaissance functions autonomously before flagging potential border crossings for human officers.
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