From combat engineer to robotics entrepreneur, Mario shares the journey behind the creation of RobotShop, the evolution of our mission, and his bold perspective on the rise of humanoid robots.
January 6–9, 2026 · Las Vegas, NV CES doesn’t redefine the industry every year. But every few cycles, it signals a shift that’s difficult to ignore. CES 2026 is shaping up to be one of those moments. As robotics and AI take center stage in Las Vegas, …
They seem to be everywhere online: very realistic human-like, human-scale robots with smooth surfaces, proper proportions, fast and natural movement, able to do almost anything a human can do. They seem friendly, make jokes, and often show off physical feats only gymnasts can do. Millions of hum…
At Xpeng’s recent AI Day, a lifelike robot named IRON moved so fluidly on stage that the CEO literally opened its torso to prove it wasn’t a person in a suit. Within China, another big player, Unitree Robotics, had just unveiled its own advanced bipedal machine, the H2, performing ag…
On July 25, Unitree unveiled the R1 through its official YouTube channel and social platforms, sharing an early look at a humanoid robot that remains in active development. Built for flexible movement, responsive interaction, and real-world usability, the R1 represents Unitree’s ongoing ef…
