In the meantime, Brett Adcock’s claim is plausible. This really may have been the first humanoid robot in the White House. For good measure, Gizmodo has reached out to the White House Historical Association ( which is a private nonprofit) to get an expert’s take. We will update if we hear back.

Many science fiction fans envision a future with flying cars and robot maids. But now, China is close to releasing flying cars, and the robotics industry has already birthed humanoid robots. A "humanoid robot" is generally defined as one which resembles ...

Humanoid robots are rapidly improving in motion fluidity, making them more human-like and suitable for complex tasks. Applications range from surgical procedures to manufacturing, with companies like BMW deploying humanoid models on assembly lines.

PO, the human-cyborg-relations android from Star Wars. C-3PO was designed to assist humans in communicating with robots and alien species.

Agile Robots said the partnership will focus on high-value industrial use cases in sectors with acute and growing demand for automation.

The drugstore chain Rossmann is testing a humanoid robot at its logistics site near Hanover. The robot can change its batteries independently.