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China's Humanoid Robot Boom: What to Know
China accounted for half of the 14,500 humanoid robots delivered globally in 2025, driven by state subsidies and government purchases as key market forces.
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China and the rise of the humanoid robots
Gone are the days when China’s humanoid robots were something of a joke. Now these incredibly realistic pieces of technology look set to be commonplace around the globe. But should we welcome our new humanoid robot overlords?In a “dazzling” performance, humanoid robots took centre stage in China’s Spring Festival Gala, which was on state-run TV, “showcasing how far the country’s robotics industry has come in a few short years”, said Futurism. Wi…
During the New Chinese Year's celebrations, a coreography of 16 human robots from the Unitree conducted a global hearing, generating the usual reactions in the West: a mix of admiration and anxiety. However, the true...
The robot repair market is booming in China and JD.com wants in
On 20 February, JD.com (京东) reported a spike in interest just two hours into the Spring Festival Gala. Searches for its robotics offerings jumped more than 300% quarter-on-quarter, while customer service enquiries rose 460% and orders climbed 150%. The trigger was clear: robots had taken centre stage on one of China’s biggest cultural broadcasts. The follow-on effect is now playing out in sales, and a growing robot repair market in China. Sinc…
The Chinese people and those of the world have been impressed with the humanoid robots, performed perfect kung fu dances, combat with children and even interacted with a human grandmother. Jackie Chan’s message of brotherhood caused emotion, when he performed with artists from all continents “We Are the World” (We Are the World), symbol of peace, cultural inclusion and global unity. That and more, happened at the Spring Festival Gala (Chunwan), …
"Spring Festival" is a nationally-acclaimed Chinese New Year program, often referred to as the Chinese version of "Red and White." This year's show featured a humanoid robot that performed movements that were just like a human. Four startups invested 100 million yuan in the program, and the robot demonstrated dances, comedy routines, and even everyday movements.
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