Beyond Marathons and Backflips, China’s Robots Face a Commercial Test
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Beyond marathons and backflips, China’s robots face a commercial test
By Eduardo Baptista and Laurie Chen BEIJING, Aug 18 (Reuters) - China's humanoid robot makers have spent the past two years dazzling investors with machines that can breakdance, throw punches and even set marathon records. This week in Beijing, they fa...
China's manufacturers of humanoid robots have spent the last two years impressing investors with machines capable of dan air break, punching and even beating marathon records. This week, in Beijing, they face a more difficult challenge: proving that their inventions can work in a reliable way to generate economic value. Read more (08/18/2026
Beijing is currently entering one of the world’s most intriguing technology events: the World Humanoid Robot Games. Some of the competitions have already begun, while hundreds of teams are completing preparations for the main games to open on August 22. This year’s event is huge: 666 teams, 2,056 robots, and 16 countries and regions will compete in 51 events and 1,301 categories. This is a 138 percent jump in the number of teams compared to the …
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