Steel Bot Announces Open-Source, Fully Programmable Bipedal Humanoids Made in the USA
arian_ghashghai · x · 2026-08-01
Startup Steel Bot announces it is building open, fully-programmable, bipedal humanoids designed as an open development platform for researchers and startups. The robots are entirely designed and manufactured in the USA.
- Industry Context: Investors highlight the need for an "American Unitree"—an open-ecosystem humanoid manufacturer in the US—to counter the industry's current fascination with closed-source systems and stay globally competitive.
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