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The most recent headlines on humanoid robots focus on two high‑profile demonstrations. In Moscow on November 14, 2025, Russia’s first AI‑driven humanoid, AIdol, stumbled and fell flat on its face during a live debut set to the “Rocky” theme, prompting widespread coverage of the mishap and highlighting the technical challenges still facing early‑stage bipedal bots. Meanwhile, Chinese electric‑vehicle maker Xpeng Motors unveiled its new humanoid, IRON, at an AI Day in Guangzhou, showcasing fluid, human‑like movements powered by custom AI chips and 82 degrees of freedom—including 22 in each hand—and announcing plans to begin limited deliveries by 2026. Both events underscore the rapid global push to bring lifelike robots to market, even as developers grapple with stability, safety and the search for practical consumer applications.
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