Humanoid Robot

A robot with a human-like body plan: bipedal legs, torso, two arms, and a head. Humanoids are designed to operate in human environments using human tools and interfaces. They represent the most general-purpose robot form factor but also the most challenging to control. Key companies: Boston Dynamics, Figure, 1X, Agility, Unitree, Tesla (Optimus).

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