The GENE.01 humanoid robot is equipped with a full-body tactile skin, a distributed network of touch and force sensors covering its surface. This layer will allow the robot to sense contact, pressure, and even subtle physical interactions across its entire body.

American robotics company Boston Dynamics said it will start producing the Atlas humanoid robot immediately, first deployment in Hyundai factories.

Spot, Boston Dynamics' first commercial robot, was first shown to the world in 2016 — but that didn't stop Hyundai from showing it off at CES six years later. It seems to be finding success in a few niche roles: as an inspection robot, and in some bomb disposal squads.

Mobileye made its name, and money, by supplying automakers with millions of computer vision chips designed to support automotive safety features and advanced driver assistance systems. The Intel subsidiary and publicly traded company later expanded to tackle autonomous driving through its chips and software.

A Chinese company founded under a year ago claims its AI-powered robot can perform a task many humans struggle with. It could end up being a big deal.