The gap between robotics capability and public understanding is widening. We’re here to narrow it.
Robonomy is an independent publication covering autonomous robots across all domains — consumer homes, commercial warehouses, civilian infrastructure, and military operations. We exist because the most interesting engineering happening right now involves machines that can make their own decisions in physical environments.
What We Cover
Autonomous Robot Platforms
We maintain canonical profiles for every significant autonomous or semi-autonomous robot in development or deployment:
- Unitree G1 and H2 — Affordable humanoids
- Boston Dynamics Atlas — Industrial dynamic mobility
- Figure 02 — Manufacturing with advanced hands
- EngineAI T-800 — Combat competition platform
- 1X NEO — Domestic humanoid
Consumer & Domestic Autonomy
1X NEO is entering full-scale production at 10,000 units/year. Pricing at $20,000 + subscription. The first western humanoid aimed at consumers rather than factories. What does that mean for the installed base of autonomous machines?
Industrial & Commercial Autonomy
Figure 02 deployed at BMW Spartanburg. Atlas handling warehouse logistics. Autonomy isn’t just about combat — it’s about robots that work without constant human supervision.
Military Autonomy
DARPA’s RACER program concluded in January 2026 after demonstrating autonomous mine clearing and reconnaissance. The Army’s Close Combat Lethality Task Force is integrating robotic platforms.
We track these programs because military autonomy shapes civilian robotics — and because the policy questions are urgent.
Combat Leagues & Sport
Humanoid robot fighting is moving from novelty toward sport. UFB held showcase events at CES 2026. China’s URKL launched with a 10-million-yuan championship. The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing includes boxing among its events.
We cover these leagues as engineering competitions and as pathways toward greater autonomy — not just entertainment.
What We Don’t Cover
- Human-piloted systems. BattleBots and Robot Wars are impressive engineering, but they’re remote-controlled. That’s not our scope.
- Builder guides or DIY content. We report on what exists, not how to build it.
- Pure speculation. If a robot hasn’t demonstrated a capability, we say so.
Editorial Standards
Every article includes an autonomy classification:
| Level | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Autonomous | No human intervention during operation | DARPA RACER in reconnaissance mode |
| Hybrid | Autonomous subsystems with human oversight | Figure 02 in BMW factory, 1X NEO domestic tasks |
| Teleoperated | Human operator controls all high-level decisions | Unitree G1 in UFB matches, T-800 in URKL |
We verify claims against primary sources — company announcements, DARPA releases, event footage. When we can’t verify, we say so.
Contact
- Editor: Yash Jain
- Email: dev@wyrdwerk.com
- Site: https://robonomy.net
For corrections, tips, or partnership inquiries: reach out.
Robonomy — Founded 2026