Apple open-sources HALO humanoid robot control system
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Apple researchers have open-sourced HALO, a control system for humanoid robots, according to a November 9, 2026 post by X user @thexpin.
The post says HALO reaches 91% success on single real-world tasks. When tasks are chained, such as ducking under an obstacle, walking, and pushing a box, success drops to 50%.
The post also cites analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who projects mass production of such humanoids in 2028 at the earliest.
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X.PIN@thexpinXApple open-sources HALO humanoid control system, 91% success on single tasksAIApple researchers open-source HALO, a humanoid control system that reaches 91% success on single real-world tasks. Chaining tasks such as ducking under an obstacle, walking, and pushing a box drops success to 50%. Ming-Chi Kuo projects mass production of such humanoids in 2028 at the earliest.

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