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Amidst a flurry of competitor milestones, Boston Dynamics executives hint at a major shift toward mass production and enterprise deployment for the Atlas humanoid early next year.

Following a massive push on software AI, the incoming administration is reportedly drafting a national robotics strategy to compete with China, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick leading talks with Apptronik, Tesla, and Boston Dynamics.

A new survey reveals 62% of Chinese executives plan to adopt humanoid robots within three years, yet only 23% are satisfied with current technology.

A new Kyoto-based coalition brings together Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Renesas, and JAE to build an "All-Japan" supply chain for humanoid hardware, mirroring similar national strategies in Korea and China.

A new report from Altman Solon surveys over 1,000 U.S. consumers, revealing a desire for help with cleaning and security, a preference for "soft" designs, and a massive gap between expected utility and current pricing.