Humanoid Robotics: Recent Developments, Challenges, and Ethical Issues in Future Integration

Authors

  • Abhendra Pratap Singh Department of Mechanical Engineering, HMRITM, Hamidpur, New Delhi,110036, India Author
  • Uma Gautam Department of Mechanical Engineering, HMRITM, Hamidpur, New Delhi,110036, India Author
  • Md. Ehsan Asgar Department of Mechanical Engineering, HMRITM, Hamidpur, New Delhi,110036, India Author
  • Rajeev Ranjan Department of Mechanical Engineering, HMRITM, Hamidpur, New Delhi,110036, India Author
  • Nandini Sharma Department of Computer Science and Engineering, HMRITM, Hamidpur, New Delhi,110036, India Author
  • Pawan Shukla Department of Computer Science and Engineering, HMRITM, Hamidpur, New Delhi,110036, India Author
  • Akshit Verma Department of Computer Science and Engineering, HMRITM, Hamidpur, New Delhi,110036, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21467/proceedings.7.6.40

Keywords:

autonomous robots, human-robot interaction, robotics ethics

Abstract

Advancing humanoid robotics is one of the grandest ventures of contemporary technological research, which aspires to create machines that mimic closely the human form, behaviour, and cognition. The article examines the current progress and challenges in the area with an emphasis on fusion of such fields as artificial intelligence, sensor systems, and mechanical designs to allow humanoid robots to perform complex tasks and interact with human environments. Whereas many real milestones have been achieved in mobility, manipulation, and social interaction, big hurdles remain to be overcome to realize the truly autonomous, adaptive robots that can respond with emotional intelligence and make real-time decisions. The paper further explores where humanoid robots present growing opportunities in other sectors such as healthcare, eldercare, customer support, and disaster response. Overall, the results indicate that while humanoid robotics is indeed on the verge of mass applications, the successful integration of the same into society needs not only perseverance in technological advancements but also mindfulness of the ethical, societal, and human-centred issues. In summary, humanoid robots promise to enhance human capabilities and enrich the quality of life, thus becoming real collaborators in the furtherance of a more integrated and intelligent future.

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A. P. Singh, “Humanoid Robotics: Recent Developments, Challenges, and Ethical Issues in Future Integration”, AIJR Proc., vol. 7, no. 6, pp. 349–360, Nov. 2025, doi: 10.21467/proceedings.7.6.40.