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
Robots Turn Live Performance into a Viral Moment Humanoid robotics took a dramatic leap into the cultural spotlight after six Unitree G1 robots delivered a synchronized front flip during a live concert in Chengdu. The performance unfolded last Thursday and quickly spread across
He Xiaopeng, co founder and chief executive of Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng, has rejected growing concerns that the artificial intelligence sector is heading toward a dangerous bubble. Instead, he argues that AI is still at a very early stage of development and
An Unlikely Challenger Emerges In 2023, few would have expected a small Chinese robotics start up with barely one million yuan in funding to draw comparisons with Elon Musk. EngineAI Robotics began as a modest venture operating on a tight budget of about
Imagine a world where a robot can tie shoelaces with the same natural ease as a human hand or perform a delicate surgical procedure with flawless accuracy. These ideas have long belonged to the realm of futuristic imagination, yet Chinese scientists have now
Daimon Robotics, a fast-growing humanoid robotics start-up based in Shenzhen, has secured a new round of funding that highlights China’s accelerating push into advanced robotics and artificial intelligence. The company announced that Lianchang Fund, an investment arm backed by China Mobile, has officially
China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers are entering a new phase of competition by expanding from automobiles into humanoid robotics. Brands such as Xpeng and Chery are leveraging their strengths in technology, hardware engineering, and large-scale manufacturing to position themselves at the forefront of
Xiaomi has taken another significant step in its artificial intelligence journey by open sourcing a new foundation model that brings together autonomous driving capabilities and embodied AI. The move highlights how deeply artificial intelligence has become woven into the company’s long term strategy,
IntroductionChina’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is underpinned by targeted talent development initiatives. Government-backed programs aim to cultivate highly skilled professionals, bridge gaps between academia and industry, and foster innovation ecosystems capable of supporting emerging technologies. These initiatives are designed
Profile: Xu Ming (24), Roboticist at a Shenzhen startup developing eldercare robots The Rise of Service Robots in China China is not only a global leader in manufacturing robots for factories but also rapidly advancing in service robotics, robots designed to help people
