Humanoid robotics lending hand to China’s innovation-led drive

A humanoid robot welcomes guests at the reception desk of Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on April 27, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – As the sun rises over southeastern Beijing’s suburban E-Town, a captivating scene unfolds. Stretching slim arms and legs, jogging at a precise pace and practicing Tai Chi, the participants are not typical gray-haired people. … Continue reading Humanoid robotics lending hand to China’s innovation-led drive

Humanoid robots play more roles

An employee of JAKA Robotics Co Ltd monitors production at a facility in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY These days, robots can help you make a latte sporting a perfect creamy tulip pattern. With six-dimensional force control and high-precision algorithms, they now boast increasingly impressive self-learning and decision-making capabilities. Chang Li, vice-president of JAKA Robotics Co Ltd, … Continue reading Humanoid robots play more roles

Tech giants embracing humanoid robots

Visitors check out a humanoid robot of Chinese tech startup Unitree Robotics during an expo in Beijing in April. [Photo provided to China Daily] In a market accustomed to eye-catching innovations from the likes of Tesla’s Optimus and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, the global humanoid robotics industry was recently wowed by a new product from Chinese … Continue reading Tech giants embracing humanoid robots

Horizon Robotics revving up smart vehicle ops

Visitors gather at the booth of Horizon Robotics during an automobile expo in Shanghai in April 2023. [Photo/China Daily] Horizon Robotics, a Chinese provider of intelligent driving technologies to major automakers like Volkswagen and BYD, is stepping up its push to tap into the burgeoning market for intelligent vehicles. “We strive to empower every passenger … Continue reading Horizon Robotics revving up smart vehicle ops

China nurtures unicorn firms with sci-tech innovation

A humanoid robot welcomes guests at the reception desk of Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on April 27, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — With the steady improvement in China’s overall strength in sci-tech innovation, a multitude of unicorn enterprises have been fostered in the country in recent years, providing continuous momentum for nurturing new quality productive forces. … Continue reading China nurtures unicorn firms with sci-tech innovation

Experts call for more efforts in robotics

A Siasun employee conducts tests on a set of robotic arms at a production facility in Shenyang, Liaoning province, in August. [Photo/China Daily] China should use targeted measures to develop its robotics industry further, focusing on key areas such as cutting-edge foundational technologies, the localization of critical components and enhancing the performance of overall applications, … Continue reading Experts call for more efforts in robotics