NVIDIA came to CES swinging with i ts new “Alpamayo” platform, essentially positioning itself as the go-to supplier for the “brains” of future autonomous robots and vehicles. It’s a direct shot at the integrated model Tesla is pursuing, where Tesla builds both the robot (car or humanoid) and the AI inference computer running it.

For decades, engineers have been trying to create robots that look and act human. Now, rapid advances in artificial intelligence are taking humanoids from the lab to the factory floor. As fears grow that AI will displace workers,

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, anticipates robots with human-like capabilities to emerge this year, reflecting the rapid advancement of technology.

Musk shared a new video of the Tesla robot performing Kung Fu drills with its trainer, writing on X, "Tesla Optimus learning Kung Fu." The footage shows Optimus greeting its human instructor before mirroring each movement — executing smooth blocks ...

− Infineon microcontroller technology enables NVIDIA’s developer platform to deliver scalable and integrated motor control solutions for humanoid robotics − Infineon's solutions empower humanoid robots to sense, move, act, and connect safely and ...

NEURA Robotics unveiled the third-generation 4NE1 humanoid at CES 2026, presenting a redesigned platform developed in collaboration with Studio F.A. Porsche. The robot was showcased performing both industrial and household-oriented tasks, reflecting NEURA’s goal of building a general-purpose humanoid suitable for shared human environments.

While it's not ready to join the workforce yet, Atlas, an AI-powered humanoid, is learning how to do human tasks.