IRON, a robot unveiled by Chinese EV giant XPeng, moved so much like a human that the company had to release a video after its debut to prove that it's in fact a machine. | CNN

Charlotte, a spider-like 3D printing robot, was developed jointly by Australian companies Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology. Developers said the robot can help make construction cheaper and carbon-free with its ability to utilize local materials. | CNN

It's been a big fall for humanoid robots, with the reveal of two new prototypes in the US. Now Russia has entered the ring with Aidol—sort of. The robot's grand reveal at a technology conference in Moscow didn't go as planned. It emerged from backstage and walked about five feet before face-planting onto the stage. Two humans leapt to pick up the robot and dragged it offstage, shielding it with a black curtain. Aidol was intended to mark Russia's entry into the global race for humanoid machines,

On November 11 local time, Russia unveiled its first domestically developed AI-powered humanoid robot — Aidol. The robot can engage in conversation, recognize emotions, and operate entirely offline, with all voice processing handled locally. #Trending | CCTV

Tesla’s Optimus robot stole the spotlight after Elon Musk secured his 2025 CEO performance award, celebrating the historic $1 trillion pay package approval. The robot’s dance performance symbolised Tesla’s focus on advanced robotics, AI, and automation. [Tesla, Optimus robot, Elon Musk] #ETTrendingNow | ET NOW