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Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO says
The CEO of Chinese humanoid robot unicorn Unitree said on Thursday the industry is edging towards a 'ChatGPT moment' for robot brains, after the company's blockbuster Shanghai listing crystallised China's ambitions to lead the next frontier of…
The Humanoid Robot Games Events Are A Market Map
Beijing's second World Humanoid Robot Games opens August 22 with 2,056 robots from 666 teams. When the second World Humanoid Robot Games opens at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval on August 22, the headline numbers will be about scale. The…
Chinese Startup Shows Off Robot Horse You Can Actually Ride
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Chinese startup DaxAI has shown off a “Cyber Horse” quadrupedal robot that visitors of the recent 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, could actually ride.
Unitree CEO predicts AI breakthrough for humanoid robots
The CEO of Chinese humanoid robot unicorn Unitree 688836.SS said on Thursday the industry is edging towards a 'ChatGPT moment' for robot brains, after the company's blockbuster Shanghai listing crystallized China 's ambitions to lead the next…
Global humanoid robot shipments surge 300pc in H1, led by Agibot
Global shipments of humanoid robots surged nearly 300 percent year-on-year to over 22,000 units in the first half of 2026, with Chinese companies taking the top five global spots, accounting for 86 percent of the total, led by Agibot, according to…
Robot Crashes Into Electrical Box in Viral Video Ahead of World Humanoid Robot Games
Before Chinese robot firm Unitree can make good on its claim that a machine can outrun Usain Bolt, it needs to work on getting the bot to stop after crossing a finish line. Ahead of the second annual World Humanoid Robot Games, one of the machines…
Wow! Robots Box, Dance, Do Everyday Tasks
Humanoid machines boxed, danced and tackled everyday tasks at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing. China's World Robot Conference showcased humanoid machines performing sports, entertainment and practical tasks before large crowds in…
FDA Gives Marketing Authorization to Vitestro's Robotic Blood Draw Device
The Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization to Vitestro for Aletta, a robotic blood draw device. The FDA said the Aletta is the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient's arm without hands-on operator…
Humanoid robots' 'ChatGPT moment' could be 10 years away, Unitree founder says
Unitree founder Wang Xingxing says it could take up to 10 years for humanoid robots to have their 'ChatGPT' breakthrough. He said robots still struggle to generalize across unfamiliar tasks and execute precise movements. His warning follows the…
China's Mech-Mind Robotics set to take orders for US$300m IPO: sources
China's Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies plans to start taking investor orders for its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next week amid a boom in artificial intelligence -driven robotics that has lifted investor enthusiasm…
Unitree Founder Sees Robots Reaching 'Mass Market' Within Decade
Humanoid robots will reach “mass market” popularity within a decade, after manufacturers solve problems that hold back their current usefulness, the founder of China's Unitree Robotics said. The market will take off once robots can…
Humanoid Robots Not Yet Ready for Real-World Tasks, Mass Adoption, Unitree CEO Says
The ChatGPT moment for humanoid robots will arrive when they can complete 80% of tasks in 80% of unfamiliar scenarios, Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing said at the World Robot Conference on Thursday. Intense data collection and training have helped robots…
China's New 'Superman' Robot Is A Back-Flipping, Record-Breaking Powerhouse
The Chinese company Unitree Robotics has unveiled its new 'Superman' robot that can run and jump like no human has ever been able to. Unitree uploaded a video on YouTube that shows the Superman bot performing a standing high jump of approximately…
This robot runner slammed straight into a wall, and I can't stop laughing
A robot training for the Robot Olympics gave us one of the funniest videos of the entire year, and truthfully there are still tears in my eyes from laughing as I'm writing this. Welcome to 12 seconds of perfection. There are just so many moments…
From robot dogs to helpers, China puts robotics ambitions on display at world conference - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
BEIJING (AP) — Do you want to see whether a robot can fold a piece of cloth? Interested in getting a robot dog or even a humanoid robot that could offer some emotional support? Or perhaps you just want to watch robots boxing and dancing?
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