myBenderIndependent coverage of humanoid robots — news, a directory of the machines on the market, the makers behind them, and a place to tell us what you need.https://mybender.ai/2026-07-16T16:26:10.933ZToyota Spinout Unveils Robots That Learn On the Job for General-Purpose Taskshttps://mybender.ai/toyota-spinout-unveils-robots-that-learn-on-the-job-for-general-purpose-tasks/2026-07-16T14:47:17.098Z2026-07-16T14:47:17.098ZmyBenderA US startup launched from Toyota reveals a new robotics platform where factory robots improve performance through experience, signaling a shift toward adaptable humanoid automation.Walden Robotics debuts with $1.1B valuation targeting general-purpose humanoid robotshttps://mybender.ai/walden-robotics-debuts-with-11b-valuation-targeting-general-purpose-humanoid-rob/2026-07-16T14:46:23.278Z2026-07-16T14:46:23.278ZmyBenderWalden Robotics emerged from stealth with a $1.1 billion valuation, backed by leading tech investors, focusing on full-stack AI-powered general-purpose humanoid robots.Power Management Advances Crucial for Next-Gen Humanoid Robot Performancehttps://mybender.ai/power-management-advances-crucial-for-next-gen-humanoid-robot-performance/2026-07-16T14:46:00.520Z2026-07-16T14:46:00.520ZmyBenderEffective onboard power conversion and control remain central challenges for humanoid robots, directly impacting their operational duration, payload capacity, and deployment viability.Agility Robotics proposes six U.S. policy recommendations to support humanoid robot industryhttps://mybender.ai/agility-robotics-proposes-six-us-policy-recommendations-to-support-humanoid-robo/2026-07-16T14:45:38.229Z2026-07-16T14:45:38.229ZmyBenderAgility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson outlined six key policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the U.S. humanoid robotics sector amid growing industrial deployments.