// Reports & analysis
Reports & Deep Dives
Daily news tells you what happened. These are the pieces that tell you what it means — in-depth, sourced analysis of the robotics stories that matter, refreshed as the field moves.
Flagship · Oct 2026The Robot Explosion, ExplainedThe state of the humanoid boom right now — every major program, the money, the prices, and who’s really shipping. Start here.Read the explainer →
Humanoid robotsTesla Optimus Gen 3What's real about the 2026 production ramp at Fremont and Giga Texas — and what's still hype.Read the analysis →
Humanoid robotsFigure 03 at BMWThe first paid commercial humanoid deployment — 40 units at ~$25/robot-hour. Why the number matters.Read the analysis →
Humanoid robotsChina vs the USChina wins on volume, the US on value. The real 2026 scoreboard for the humanoid race.Read the analysis →
Buyer's guideBest Robot Vacuums 2026The home robots worth buying now, compared on mop type, dock and price.See the picks →