Meet L7, the humanoid robot that can entertain AND work the line
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Trevor Mogg Published July 28, 2025 |
What’s happened? Chinese robotics firm Robotera has officially launched its next-generation, high-performance humanoid robot, called Robot L7.
This is important because: The launch of Robotera’s L7 robot marks the latest arrival in a string of increasingly impressive humanoid robots made by companies big and small around the world.
Why should I care? Well, they could, for example, take your job. The humanoid robots, many of which are now being infused with AI smarts, could dramatically transform workplaces such as factories and warehouses. Customer-facing roles, and even security (think Robocop) could also be impacted.
Okay, what’s next? While existing robotics companies are enhancing their current humanoid robots all the time, new startups are also unveiling fresh designs. Competition is fierce, and money is pouring into the humanoid robotics sector as engineers seek to become the first to secure a design that’s well and truly ready for mass production — and mass deployment. But there are challenges, so such a change won’t be happening for a while.
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