Chinese Robot That Set Half-Marathon World Record Gets Major Asterisk Based On (Lack Of) Full Autonomy

There has been a lot of talk about a fully autonomous robot that broke a human world record during a half marathon in China.

China’s Robot Half Marathon Was More Than a Stunt

China’s humanoid robot half marathon showed real gains in speed and autonomy, even if the race still revealed clear technical limits.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China ships more humanoid robots than the U.S. as investors diverge on AI bets

Chinese startups are churning out more humanoid robots than their U.S. rivals, despite far lower valuations.
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Chinese humanoid robot makers shift from demos to household chores

Somewhere in China, a humanoid robot reportedly stands in a private living room rather than on a trade-show stage. UniX AI ...
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China claims first real-home humanoid robot deployment

Chinese startup UniX AI says its Panther humanoid has entered the first mass-produced, real-home deployment, performing cleaning and companionship tasks. The announcement coincides with Beijing ...

Humanoid robots hit mass production in China

A Chinese factory is producing humanoid robots every 30 minutes, marking a shift toward large-scale manufacturing and broader adoption.

China Deploys Robot Dogs, Drones, and Humanoids to Run a ‘Full-Space’ Metro System

China’s Hefei metro is testing robot dogs, drones, and humanoids to inspect trains, patrol platforms, and assist passengers ...
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Disturbing video shows humanoid robots preparing for border patrol duties

Walker S2 is an adult-sized humanoid robot with legs, a torso, and arms. China is sending these robots to patrol their border ...