China leads global embodied AI development with humanoid robots and autonomous systems, positioning itself as major supplier while US lags behind.

Tesla discloses $2B investment in xAI's Series E funding round, aiming to enhance AI product deployment into the physical world and develop Optimus robots at scale.

Stanford's QuantiPhy benchmark demonstrates that current AI models struggle with basic physics reasoning, unable to accurately estimate speed, distance, and object sizes—a major roadblock for autonomous systems and robotics development.

Deloitte estimates humanoid robot shipments tripling to 15,000 units in 2026, transforming worker roles rather than eliminating jobs as AI handles dull, dirty, dangerous tasks.

Microsoft announces first robotics model combining language, vision, and touch sensing to enable robots to operate in unstructured environments beyond factory floors.

In his debut at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Elon Musk forecasted a future where robots are more numerous than humans and provided updates on Tesla's Optimus robot and autonomous driving plans.

Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind have announced a major partnership to integrate advanced AI foundation models, including Gemini, into the next-generation Atlas humanoid robot for industrial applications.

Artificial intelligence is expanding its reach into space exploration, with researchers from Stanford University successfully implementing machine learning on robots aboard the International Space Station. The AI system has improved the efficiency of robot movement planning by 50-60%, showcasing the potential of AI to drive new opportunities in space.

As the world embraces a new generation of AI-powered robotics, experts warn that Canada is falling behind in adoption, ceding leadership to countries like China.

A new report reveals that China deployed nearly 13,000 of the 16,000 humanoid robots installed globally in 2025, signaling a significant lead in the race for AI-driven robotics.