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Virtuals Protocol: Astra agent controls a full humanoid robot for the first time
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Fusion42 · 23 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Virtuals Protocol's Astra agent has demonstrated control of a full humanoid robot for the first time, moving beyond simulated environments to operate physical hardware in open-ended tasks. This advance validates the use of agents in real-world robotics and could increase investor interest in the VIRTUAL token based on future deployment potential, though no immediate token-economic changes were announced.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Agents and Robotics.
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You can now trust AI agents to control physical humanoid robots, not just simulations. This opens a direct path to build new robotics applications using agent technology and raises expectations for your token's value if tied to this utility.
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