Robotics

Explore the meteoric rise of China’s robotics industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s “Made in China 2025” strategy to dominate advanced manufacturing and AI-driven automation. This category delves into China’s quest to lead global robotics innovation through state-backed initiatives like the Next-Generation AI Development Plan and the “Robot+” Application Action Plan, aiming for 70% domestic core technology self-sufficiency by 2025 .

Discover breakthroughs in humanoid robotics, where Chinese firms like Unitree Robotics and Fourier Intelligence challenge global giants with agile, AI-powered robots priced as low as $12,175—reshaping industries from smart manufacturing to eldercare . Learn how China’s $10 billion+ robotics investment ecosystem fuels startups like LimX Dynamics and Agibot, while domestic giants (Siasun, Estun) leverage world-class supply chains to capture 56% of global industrial robot installations .

Analyze the geopolitical dynamics of the US-China robotics race, from semiconductor restrictions to China’s battery dominance enabling cost-efficient humanoids. Dive into policy frameworks like the Generative AI Measures balancing innovation with ethical AI governance, and explore collaborations with Italy, South Korea, and the EU on smart factories and space robotics .

Track real-world applications transforming China’s economy: robotic arms achieving 0.02mm precision in EV production lines, AI-guided surgical robots in hospitals, and food delivery bots serving 200 million urban users. Witness how robotics addresses youth unemployment (automating 25% of low-skilled jobs by 2030) while tackling aging population challenges .

Join discussions on emerging trends: AI + robotics convergence with DeepSeek’s reasoning models, breakthroughs in 6D force-torque sensors, and China’s vision for equitable global AI governance. Stay updated on milestones like Dobot Atom’s $27,500 humanoid preorders and BYD’s deployment of 1,000 industrial robots in 2025 .

Shenzhen vs. Hangzhou: The Twin Engines Powering China’s AI and Robotics Ambitions

By Jimmy Xiao The Battle for Tech Supremacy in China’s Heartland In a Hangzhou lab last year, engineers at AI startup DeepSeek unveiled a language model that stunned global observers: It rivaled GPT-4’s capabilities but cost 90% less to train. Meanwhile, 700 miles south in Shenzhen, robotics giant UBTECH deployed hundreds of humanoid machines to […]

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Samsung’s Lee Visits Xiaomi’s Lei: A Strategic Pivot Amid Shifting Tech Power Dynamics

By Jimmy Xiao | March 24, 2025 BEIJING — In a symbolic encounter reflecting the seismic shifts in global tech leadership, Samsung Electronics’ Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong met with Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun in Beijing this week. The visit, which included a tour of Xiaomi’s electric vehicle (EV) factory and discussions on future collaborations,

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China’s Robot Revolution: How AI-Powered Machines Are Reshaping Work, Culture, and Global Tech Rivalry

By David Seo, Technology and Innovation Correspondent June 15, 2025 SHANGHAI, China — In a viral video that captivated millions last month, a Chinese livestreamer introduced her new “boyfriend”: a humanoid robot named Kuavo, rented for $1,400 a day to cook meals, clean her apartment, and even accompany her on dates. The stunt, documented by

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China’s Robot Belt: The Engine of Global AI and Robotics Innovation

China’s Robot Belt: The Engine of Global AI and Robotics Innovation By David Seo, Technology CorrespondentMarch 24, 2025 China’s Robot Belt: The Engine of Global AI and Robotics Innovation The Rise of the Robot Belt China’s southeastern provinces—Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Fujian, and Guangdong—form the “Robot Belt,” a region now synonymous with breakthroughs in artificial intelligence

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Robot Belt: The Rise of AI and Robotics Innovation in Southeast China

Key Highlights The Robot Belt refers to Southeast China’s provinces—Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Fujian, and Guangdong—which are central to global AI and robotics innovation and manufacturing. In 2023, the region’s population is approximately 344.9 million, surpassing Japan (125 million), nearing the U.S. (331 million), but below the EU (447 million). If the region’s per capita GDP

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AI-Powered Cleaning Robots Steal Spotlight at Shanghai Tech Expo as iRobot Teeters on Bankruptcy

By David Seo, Technology Correspondent March 24, 2025 SHANGHAI — At the 2025 Appliances and Electronics Expo (AWE) in Shanghai, Chinese robotics giants Roborock and Dreame unveiled a new generation of AI-driven cleaning robots that blur the line between household tools and intelligent companions. These innovations starkly contrast with the decline of iRobot, the U.S.

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China’s Humanoid Robotics Breakthrough: BYD’s $7M Order Signals Industrial Shift as Boston Dynamics Struggles

By Jimmy Xiao, Robotics and AI Correspondent March 23, 2025 SHANGHAI — In a watershed moment for humanoid robotics, Chinese automaker BYD has inked a 500-unit deal with Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics for its G1 humanoid robots, priced at just $14,000 each (99,000 RMB), to automate factory inspection and warehouse logistics. The agreement, announced today, underscores

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Beijing to Host World’s First Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon in Breakthrough for Embodied AI

Beijing to Host World’s First Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon – NYT Tech By Jimmy Xiao BEIJING — In an unprecedented test of machine endurance, China will stage the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon on April 13 at the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, where bipedal machines will attempt to complete 21.0975 kilometers through urban terrain. The event

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Gausium Secures Latest Series D Funding, Achieves Annual Sales Exceeding 8,000 Units, Highlighting Immense Global Market Potential for Commercial Cleaning Robots

2024-06-24 | Robot Technology & Applications Recently, Robot Insights Forum learned from overseas sources that Gausium Robotics completed its latest Series D funding in mid-May. The commercial cleaning sector, with its exceptional application potential, continues to attract significant capital attention. Product Segmentation and Market Demand B2B floor-cleaning robots are categorized by cleaning path width: models

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