Which robot should you use? This section maps the hardware landscape — from $16K research platforms to production humanoids, from open-source builds to billion-dollar companies.

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Robot Hardware

The Humanoid Robot Landscape in 2026: Who's Shipping and Who's Still Demoing

A no-hype overview of the humanoid robot industry in 2026 — separating companies that are actually shipping units from those still producing demo videos.

4 min read · Apr 15
Robot Hardware

Unitree G1 vs Figure 02 vs Tesla Optimus: Which Humanoid Robot to Watch in 2026

A head-to-head comparison of three humanoid robots targeting different market segments — Unitree G1 for research, Figure 02 for logistics, and Tesla Optimus for manufacturing.

5 min read · Apr 12
Robot Hardware

7 Open-Source Humanoid Robot Projects You Can Build or Contribute To

A curated list of open-source humanoid robot projects in 2026 — from full builds you can assemble to software stacks you can contribute to.

5 min read · Apr 2