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5 Surprising Truths About NEO, the $20,000 Robot Butler

5 Surprising Truths About NEO, the $20,000 Robot Butler

For decades, the dream of a household robot helper like Rosie from "The Jetsons" has been a staple of science fiction. We’ve seen countless lab prototypes and slick concept videos, but the reality of a true humanoid butler in our homes has always felt just out of reach. Until now.

Nov 8, 2025

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4 min read

Why do humanoids dance?

Why do humanoids dance?

It's not a coincidence that so many companies take a musical approach to demonstrate their humanoid capabilities. In this article we analyse why and do a deep dive on different marketing strategies from the dance demos.

Oct 30, 2025

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7 min read

Four key takeaways from podcast "Move Aside, Chatbots: AI Humanoids Are Here"

Four key takeaways from podcast "Move Aside, Chatbots: AI Humanoids Are Here"

This post breaks down four major insights from the recent WIRED podcast “Move Aside, Chatbots: AI Humanoids Are Here” — from who’s funding humanoid robotics, to where real progress is happening, and where the promises risk outpacing reality.

Sep 24, 2025

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6 min read

We are a newsletter and community for anyone curious about humanoid robots — the hardware, the headlines, and the hard questions that come with letting machines into our lives. We’re not making academic papers or glossy press releases. We’re making space for honest, readable conversations.

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