US robotics firm Figure has made significant progress in developing a natural humanoid walking motion using reinforcement learning. A new video released by the firm showcases its humanoid robots ...

New study of 7-million-year-old fossils from Chad proves Sahelanthropus tchadensis walked upright while still climbing trees.

The oldest distinguishing feature between humans and our ape cousins is our ability to walk on two legs—a trait known as bipedalism. Among mammals, only humans and our ancestors perform this atypical ...

Humanoid robots have enthused public imagination for decades, from Honda’s ASIMO to Tesla’s Optimus and Agility Robotics’ Digit. However, what makes these machines deeply human is what lies under the ...

Lifelike human motion could enable robots to complete far more tasks, as well as adapt to environments they've not been specifically designed for. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

The evolution of bones in primates' knees could have implications for how humans evolved to walk upright, a new study has found. Researchers from King's College London analyzed the presence of the ...

The evolution of bones in primates' knees could have implications for how humans evolved to walk upright. The evolution of bones in primates' knees could have implications for how humans evolved to ...

The wide, basin-shaped pelvis of modern humans helps us walk upright on two legs and give birth safely to babies with large heads. Pixabay Walking upright on two legs is one of the key traits that ...