# Bad Influence story: Apple open-sources HALO humanoid robot control system

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-09 10:53. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/b34daf20-acb3-42cb-8200-eb07b6a35222

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Latest update (11-09 10:53): Apple open-sources HALO humanoid control system, 91% success on single tasks

Overview: 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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1. 11-09 10:53 · X.PIN · [Apple open-sources HALO humanoid control system, 91% success on single tasks](https://badinfluence.news/items/d3yj6wxep9n0xyaoew4sccegp)
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