Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Robot News Today. Click any question to see the answer.
What is Robot News Today?▼
Robot News Today is a daily news resource covering Tesla Optimus, Figure, Apptronik Apollo, Boston Dynamics, Unitree, and the wider humanoid-robot and automation industry being built right now in Austin, Texas and beyond. Part of the WholeTech Network of 110+ websites, each focused on a specific topic.
Who runs robotnewstoday.com?▼
robotnewstoday.com is built and maintained from Austin, Texas, as part of the WholeTech Network — an independent publisher building websites since 1996.
How can I contribute to Robot News Today?▼
We welcome suggestions, corrections, and content contributions. Email info@robotnewstoday.com with your ideas or feedback.
Is robotnewstoday.com free to use?▼
Yes. All content on robotnewstoday.com is free and accessible. No paywalls, no mandatory signups, no pop-ups.
How often is robotnewstoday.com updated?▼
Content is updated regularly as new information becomes available. The site was rebuilt in April 2026 as part of a major network-wide update.
How big is the humanoid-robot market expected to get?▼
Barclays projects the humanoid-robot market could grow from roughly $2–3 billion today to about $200 billion by 2035, and Wedbush's Dan Ives forecasts a market worth trillions over the decade. Those are directional estimates, not guarantees — see our Decade of the Robot analysis for how to read them.
Is China ahead of the US in humanoid robots?▼
On deployment, yes: Barclays estimates China accounted for about 85% of humanoid-robot installations last year and builds machines at roughly half the Western cost. The US still leads on frontier AI and the first paid commercial deployments. Full breakdown in China vs the US.
Are robots and AI actually cheaper than human workers yet?▼
Often not yet. An MIT study found automating a task with AI is economically worthwhile in only about 23% of jobs, and some companies (Uber, Microsoft) have found AI tooling costing more than expected. That's why the first durable robot deployments are narrow jobs with a measurable cost-per-hour rather than general-purpose machines.
How can I invest in the robot boom?▼
The most-promising pure-play humanoid companies are still private, so public exposure runs through the supply chain — chip, motor and sensor makers — and baskets like the KOID humanoid ETF. This is general information, not financial advice; do your own research and consider a diversified approach.