China fintech giant Ant Group has moved deeper into advanced robotics by open sourcing its first artificial intelligence models designed to operate beyond controlled lab environments and into real world industrial settings. The release marks a strategic shift as Ant looks to extend
China’s humanoid robot industry is accelerating faster than expected, with new forecasts pointing to a sharp increase in unit sales as production costs fall and commercial adoption widens. A revised outlook from a major US investment bank now expects China’s humanoid robot sales
China’s manufacturing sector is entering a phase where scale alone is no longer sufficient to maintain competitiveness. Rising labor costs, an aging workforce, and tighter global supply chains are reshaping how factories operate. In this environment, industrial robotics is moving from a tool
China’s push to industrialise humanoid robotics took a significant step forward as Eyou Robot Technology opened what it describes as the world’s first fully automated production line dedicated to humanoid robot joints. The facility, located in Shanghai’s Pudong district, is designed to support
China’s rapid expansion in robotics is often interpreted as a singular drive toward automation leadership. This view, while partially accurate, misses the deeper policy logic shaping how and where robots are being deployed. Rather than prioritizing speed or scale alone, China’s robotics strategy
Automation moves from scale to sophistication China’s manufacturing sector has long relied on automation to support scale and cost efficiency. Industrial robotics adoption now reflects a shift toward sophistication rather than simple mechanization. Robots are increasingly deployed not only to replace manual labor,
Robotics excitement meets a reality check China’s fast growing robotics sector may need at least five years before it reaches the kind of mass adoption moment seen in the electric vehicle industry, according to a leading private equity investor. The warning comes as
China’s robotics ambitions sharpen in southern tech hub Shenzhen is positioning itself for a much larger role in the global robotics industry as Chinese firms pledge to accelerate production and deployment of advanced machines. During a high level meeting with technology executives in
A major moment for China’s robotics ambitions China’s humanoid robot manufacturers and artificial intelligence hardware start-ups from Hong Kong are preparing for a high profile showing at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The annual consumer electronics exhibition has become a key global stage
Autonomous rides move from concept to reality In parts of Abu Dhabi, ordering a ride now comes with a new and striking option. Alongside economy and premium services, passengers using Uber can select “autonomous,” signaling that a driverless car will arrive instead. This
