SMRTR TechMay 18, 2026Interesting Engineering

‘World-first’: Humanoid robot Tinnie to work as apprentice in renovation project

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Australia's "Renovation Queen" Cherie Barber is using a humanoid robot named Tinnie as a digital apprentice in a high-risk residential renovation project near Western Sydney. Built by China's Unitree Robotics, Tinnie won't handle tools but will conduct site inductions, check building codes, and guide design decisions — while also learning human behavior, culture, and everyday experiences. The project will be broadcast on national TV.

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