For one thing, it’s a humanoid robot priced at under US$6,000 (£4,400). That’s not pocket change, but it’s orders of magnitude cheaper than most robots in its class, which can run into tens ...

The leading designers are all focused on a ‘brain-first’ approach that insists on controlling everything centrally rather than delegating it around their bodies.

Humanoid robots are on sale for £4,400. Here’s what it can do - While the hardware behind China’s Unitree Robotics R1 is impressive, the software is still finding its feet ...