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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.
China’s AI-driven robots are ‘evolving at an incredibly fast pace’: Unitree CEO
Wang Xingxing, CEO of Chinese robotics firm Unitree, predicts humanoid robots will ‘reach a whole new level’ by the end of ...
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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 ...
Ever Wanted an 'Ex Machina' Sequel? 'Companion' Is the Closest You're Gonna Get
Ava and Iris would have a lot in common.
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China's spring festival celebration featured a fleet of dancing robots that flexed the country's advancements in robotics
China touted its robotics advancements through a fleet of dancing humanoid robots at a festival in Beijing. Dozens of performers — human and robotic — took to the stage on Tuesday during the ...
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China to host world’s first foot race between humans and humanoid robots
but the robot from the Chinese company Galbot appeared in the race only closer to the finish line to cheer the participants, South China Morning Post reported. The planned event comes amid a ...