China based Unitree Robotics is aiming to scale production of its humanoid robots to as many as 20000 units in 2026, marking a sharp increase from roughly 5500 units shipped in 2025. The ambitious target follows the company’s high visibility appearance at China’s
China’s leading humanoid robotics companies stepped into the national spotlight during this year’s Spring Festival Gala, the annual television spectacle broadcast by state media that reaches hundreds of millions of viewers across the country. Their prominent appearance signalled how robotics is moving from
China’s manufacturing sector is entering a new phase of automation in 2026 as robotics adoption accelerates across key industrial clusters. After years of steady deployment, the scale and sophistication of robotic systems now signal a broader productivity cycle rather than isolated factory upgrades.
Humanoid robots built by Chinese manufacturers are drawing enthusiastic crowds in San Francisco, where technology startups are staging virtual reality controlled boxing matches that blend entertainment with advanced robotics. At a recent event in the Bay Area, spectators filled a small venue to
A leading Swiss robotics expert has highlighted China’s growing strength in scaling robotics and physical artificial intelligence, pointing to the country’s integrated industrial ecosystem and rapid deployment capabilities as key competitive advantages in the global AI race. Dominic Gorecky, co founder and director
Chinese robotics company Geek+ has introduced Gino 1, a humanoid robot designed specifically for warehouse operations, positioning it as what the firm calls the world’s first general purpose humanoid system built for logistics environments. The launch marks a significant expansion of Geek+’s automation
During this year’s Spring Festival celebrations, a centuries old tradition took on a distinctly modern twist in several Chinese cities. Instead of relying solely on human calligraphers to write the auspicious character fu symbolizing good fortune, visitors watched humanoid robots carefully brush ink
Humanoid robots are beginning to find a commercial foothold in China not on factory floors but on dance floors, as companies test demand for low cost, short term robot rentals focused on entertainment and social events. While industrial automation remains the long term
Chinese home appliance brand Dreame Technology has set its sights on the North American market, borrowing a high visibility strategy popularized by fast rising e commerce platforms and debuting its brand during the Super Bowl. The company aired a 30 second commercial during
China’s autonomous driving sector has taken a significant step forward as Pony AI and Toyota begin mass production of robotaxis designed for large scale commercial use. The move signals growing confidence in driverless technology at a time when Chinese cities are pushing to
