US EditionChina's Humanoid Robots Will Not Replace Human Workers, Beijing Official Says
- Liang Liang, an official overseeing a major technology hub in Beijing, emphasized that humanoid robots in China are intended to support human workers rather than replace them.
- This assertion follows rapid expansion and state funding for China's humanoid robot sector, which aims to complement rather than displace human labor.
- The world's first robot half-marathon was held in Beijing last month with 20 teams operating robots alongside humans on separate tracks, highlighting collaborative aims.
- The Tiangong Ultra, a robot designed for athletic performance by the state-supported X-Humanoid Innovation Center in Beijing, secured victory in the race by reaching speeds up to 12 km/h, highlighting significant technological progress.
- Liang emphasized that robots will increase efficiency by working when humans rest, take on undesired tasks like space and ocean exploration, and boost productivity overall.
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China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Official
BEIJING: China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers and cause mass unemployment, according to a Chinese official who oversees a tech hub in Beijing, amid a rapid expansion of the sector and state funding for it. Liang Liang, a deputy director at the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Ar
China's humanoid robots will not replace the workforce and will not cause mass unemployment, said Liang Liang, a Chinese official overseeing a technology center in Beijing.
A senior Chinese technology official said that humanoid robots are being developed to help rather than replace human workers. Liang Liang, deputy director of Beijing's Economic and Technological Development Zone, stressed this vision in a recent demonstration of robotic capabilities, according to a report.This statement comes as China accelerates the testing of AI-equipped humanoid robots in factories, as part of an ongoing process of human...
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