Chinese robotics company Unitree has introduced its latest humanoid robot, the Unitree H2, which is drawing attention for its exceptionally lifelike motion. The H2 moves with smooth, natural gestures that showcase major advances in balance,

Humanoid robots are getting a new gig as baggage handlers and cargo loaders at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport—part of a Japan Airlines experiment to address a human labor shortage as airport visitor numbers have surged in recent years.

Robots can now run a half-marathon faster than humans and are rapidly homing in on the 100-metre sprint record. But why are companies so keen to create speedy robots that have no obvious application in homes or factories?

A McDonald’s in a Chinese city welcome humanoid robots to serve up meals and entertain customers — but only for a limited time. Videos posted on social media captured the myriad of lifelike robots at a McDonald’s in Shanghai performing routine tasks ...