A new video shows two Tesla Optimus humanoid robots performing synchronized dance movements, highlighting major progress in balance control, joint precision, and motion planning. The smooth, coordinated steps suggest rapid improvements in humanoid robot agility as Tesla continues developing Optimus for real-world tasks in homes, factories, and public environments. [Robots, Tesla] #ETTechNow | ET NOW

XPeng’s humanoid robot, named IRON, walked so naturally during a live event that people thought it was a human in disguise. To silence the doubts, the CEO took the stage and cut open the robot’s leg covering, revealing its mechanical structure beneath. The moment instantly went viral, as viewers realized they were witnessing one of the most lifelike robotic movements ever seen. Later footage confirmed it wasn’t CGI or a person — just engineering that looked too human to believe. Love technology?

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