Event

Foundation Robotics Demonstrates Phantom MK1 at Newsweek HQ

Nov 20, 2025 · Demonstration · Foundation Robotics · Humanoid

  • Foundation Robotics showcased the Phantom MK1 humanoid robot at Newsweek's New York City headquarters.
  • The 5-foot-9, 176-pound robot is designed for military applications, including augmenting or replacing soldiers in perilous tasks.
  • During the demonstration, the Phantom MK1 experienced a malfunction and collapsed due to a computer board issue.

Foundation Robotics develops Phantom MK1, a U.S. humanoid platform aimed at real-world industrial and defense deployment. The company acquired Boardwalk Robotics and builds on IHMC-linked humanoid expertise.

Segment
Humanoid
Event type
Demonstration
Geography
San Francisco · United States