China, robotics

Inside China’s electric-vehicle-to-humanoid-robot pivot
Your story looks at electric-vehicle makers in China that are starting to work on humanoid robots, but I want to ask about a crazy stat. In China, 53% of vehicles sold are either electric or hybrid, compared with 8% in the US. What explains that?
As China’s humanoid robots take centre stage this CNY, glimpse into a future powered by AI
China held over 190,000 effective robot-related patents, about two-thirds of the world’s total. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ant Group enters China's growing humanoid robot industry amid rising tech interest
Ant Group, the Alibaba-linked fintech giant, is venturing into the humanoid robot industry, joining a growing list of major Chinese tech companies exploring this emerging field.
China launches center to train 100-plus humanoid robots simultaneously
A humanoid robot training center has opened in Shanghai, a big step in China's efforts to become a global leader in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Ant Group hires for development of embodied intelligence humanoid robots
Ant Group has recently begun hiring for roles in embodied intelligence humanoid robot systems and applications, with annual salaries of up to RMB 1 million ($137,300), according to job listings on the Chinese recruitment platform Boss Zhipin.
Ant Group enters AI robotics sector to build China’s humanoid workforce
The fintech giant is hiring for a range of ‘embodied intelligence’ roles responsible for developing the brains and bodies of humanoid robots.
AI-powered humanoid robots enhance governance in China’s Shenzhen
AI-powered humanoid robots are being integrated into grassroots governance in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong Province, assisting in patrols, public services, and administrative tasks, the Global Times reported.
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China’s AI Breakthrough Signals a New Era of Tech Innovation
China’s major tech companies are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the shift to real-world applications for AI.
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Video: China’s humanoid robot dances while dodging soccer ball, stick attack
Unitree's G1 robot shows off agility and balance in a new video, dancing smoothly while navigating steep terrain with ...
China's AI-driven robots are 'evolving at an incredibly fast pace': Unitree CEO
China's humanoid robot industry is poised for a breakthrough year as artificial intelligence accelerates the pace of change in the field, according to one of the country's most prominent tech leaders.
Meta plans investments into AI-driven humanoid robots, memo shows
Meta Platforms is establishing a new division within its Reality Labs unit to develop AI-powered humanoid robots that can ...
This Could Be China’s Year as AI, Robots Fuel Tech Bull Market
They entered a bull market Friday, with the hype surrounding DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence model fueling broad interest in the country’s tech sector. The standout among them was Xiaomi, which ...
Tech war: DeepSeek fires up AI deployments into PCs, robots and EVs amid US sanctions
DeepSeek has triggered a wave of artificial intelligence (AI) deployments across China's hi-tech manufacturing sector - ...