In the Q4 earnings call for Tesla, Elon Musk said the Fremont factory would stop production of Model S and X vehicles, and instead, it will pivot to producing Optimus robots.

A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut. Unlike sleek and powerful-looking machines from companies like Tesla, Sprout is designed to be approachable and friendly.

The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.

China is deploying AI-powered robots to manage traffic and pedestrian flow in cities. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer explains how China continues to advance robot technology and is pushing to integrate humanoid robots into daily life.

Meet three leading humanoid robot companies shaping the future of automation, from factory floors to warehouses, as AI-powered robots enter the workforce.

Ai-Da Robot became the first humanoid robot to design a building with a modular Space Pod concept for Moon and Mars bases, featured at the Utzon Center in Denmark.

Chinese humanoid robot companies are expanding globally, piling pressure on Elon Musk’s Optimus before it reaches mass production.

Sprout, a 3 1/2-foot-tall humanoid from Fauna Robotics, debuts with a soft foam body, expressive moves and a friendly vibe.

Ai-Da has again pushed the frontier between art and technology, becoming the first humanoid

The Columbia University researchers achieved the feat by allowing their robot, EMO, to study itself in a mirror. It learned how its flexible face and silicone lips would move in response to the precise actions of its 26 facial motors, each capable of moving in up to 10 degrees of freedom.

Elon Musk said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Tesla plans to offer its Optimus humanoid robots for public sale by the end of 2027, setting a target for the program. Speaking with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on Thursday,