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Chinese Tech Firm Honor Debuts Humanoid Robot and Robot Phone
artificial intelligence // March 01, 2026

Chinese device marker Honor has reportedly introduced a humanoid robot and “robot phone.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

ZaiNar Raises $100 Million for AI-Powered GPS Alternative
Investments // February 19, 2026

California-based startup ZaiNar has raised $100 million to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered GPS alternative. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Robots, Compliance and AI Receptionists: $1.45 Billion Backs AI Embedded in Real Operations
artificial intelligence // February 17, 2026

Across robotics, media production, healthcare administration, compliance and small-business front desks, startups raised capital by promising measurable output: robots on factory floors, video assets in production pipelines and prior authorizations processed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Apptronik Raises $520 Million to Roll Out Humanoid Robot
Investments // February 11, 2026

Apptronik has raised $520 million as it prepares to launch a new humanoid robot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Labor Economy Workers Less Worried Than Office Workers About Robots Taking Their Jobs

February 10, 2026
Despite high-profile demos from the likes of xAI and AWS and aggressive corporate roadmaps, PYMNTS Intelligence’s Wage to Wallet Index™ shows that workers who could be most exposed to automation are not acting as though humanoid robots are about to displace them at scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article […]

AI Leaves the Screen and Enters the Living Room

January 05, 2026
Everybody wants technology that can take over household chores, and at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, major tech companies suggested that moment may be closer than it once seemed. Get...

How Amazon and Walmart Are Rewiring Retail’s Future With Robotics

May 09, 2025
Competition comes best in twos. Think Apple and Microsoft, Coke and Pepsi, McDonald’s and Burger King and many other famous pairings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Can Delivery Robots Solve Last-Mile Logistics Issues?

February 03, 2025
Serve Robotics CEO Ali Kashani envisions autonomous delivery robots transforming urban logistics by optimizing the pickup and delivery of food and other products to lower the cost of last-mile delivery...

Quick Reads
Elon Musk Says Tesla’s Robots Could One Day Reach AGI-Level Intelligence

March 05, 2026
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company could eventually build humanoid robots capable of artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to a report published Thursday (March 5) by Seeking Alpha. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Chinese Tech Firm Honor Debuts Humanoid Robot and Robot Phone

March 01, 2026
Chinese device marker Honor has reportedly introduced a humanoid robot and “robot phone.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

ZaiNar Raises $100 Million for AI-Powered GPS Alternative

February 19, 2026
California-based startup ZaiNar has raised $100 million to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered GPS alternative. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Apptronik Raises $520 Million to Roll Out Humanoid Robot

February 11, 2026
Apptronik has raised $520 million as it prepares to launch a new humanoid robot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...