Chinese robots – 2025 v 2026A world in which AI-powered humanoid robots are produced at scale still seems to belong in the realm of science fiction. He had invited me to a meeting at the head office of Galbot, one of China’s most hyped humanoid robotics startups. If you have seen a Chinese robot dance or do kung fu, chances are it was made by Unitree. “Then we build the next generation.”Another way to think about the humanoid robotics industry in the US and China is as a spectrum. Like many of his peers in the Chinese robotics industry, Chen views the displacement of human labour with detachment.

Source: The Guardian March 19, 2026 06:31 UTC