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VOA Mandarin: Who has better humanoid robots, US or China?
Chinese tech firms and state media have spotlighted humanoid robots, which have grown in popularity since the Unitree G1 appeared to run, jump, dance and perform martial arts-like movements in a recent demonstration.
China released an open source kung-fu robot and we’re not really sure why
G1 first appeared on the global stage at China’s Spring Festival Gala, one of the most-watched TV events in the world. Its debut, however, was a little awkward, showcasing a humanoid figure that seemed more of a novelty than a serious technological breakthrough.
China's humanoid robots to function as decision makers with new intelligence platform
A Chinese innovation center unveils an AI platform to enhance robotic autonomy, enabling complex tasks through advanced decision-making.
New humanoid robots get smarter with Google's AI
Google announced Wednesday it is bringing the broad knowledge of its Gemini large language models into the world of robotics. Why it matters: The move could pave the way for robots that are vastly more versatile,
Google Gives Robots Physical World Understanding
Google's DeepMind unveils a new Gemini model, enabling robots to understand the physical world around them. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman joins Jackie Davalos and Sonali Basak on "Bloomberg Technology" to discuss.
Humanoid robot shows off new kung-fu skills
Everybody (even robots) was kung-fu fighting. Chinese robotics company Unitree just unveiled new moves for its $16,000 G1 humanoid robot. Watch as it disarms a baton-wielding human with an epic 720-degree kick.
China manufacturing, AI pose an 'existential threat' to US in robotics sector
China's manufacturing prowess poses an "existential threat" to the United States in the field of robotics, a research firm ...
From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China
But this was not an AI showroom or laboratory – this robot was living on a coffee table in a Beijing apartment, along with ...
Video of robot hitting people in China goes viral, Internet asks “should we be worried?”
A humanoid robot at a Chinese festival recently malfunctioned, charging at a crowd and sparking fresh concerns about AI ...
Chinese localities vie for leadership in embodied AI race
At the beginning of the year, local governments across the country have been rolling out the red carpet for companies like ...
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China's EV company mulls $13.8bn investment in humanoid robots
The CEO of Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng views humanoid robots as a long-term project and is contemplating ...
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Chinese humanoid robot lands world's first front flip
Chinese robotics company Zhongqing Robotics ... a video showcasing what it claims is the world's first humanoid robot front flip. Robot backflips are becoming commonplace, but a front flip ...
Four Chinese firms looking to shake up the tech world in the wake of DeepSeek
Game Science is a Chinese video games firm founded in 2014. Its August 2024 release of Black Myth: Wukong, an advanced role-playing video game inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West ...
Watch: Chinese humanoid police robots patrolling streets go viral; netizens call it ‘crazy times’
China has introduced humanoid robots to patrol streets alongside police in Shenzhen, sparking both curiosity and safety ...
Chinese humanoid robotics company UBTech achieves the world's first multi-robot collaborative training
Dozens of UBTECH industrial humanoid robots, Walker S1, are collaboratively handling large and heavy payload bins.
Drones, robots and China’s next AI darling
Besides AI, drones and humanoid robots are two of the top buzzwords in the tech industry as EVs and mobile phones slow down.