The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet.

China has embarked on a campaign to use more robots in its factories, transforming its manufacturing industries and becoming the dominant maker. By Meaghan Tobin and Keith Bradsher Meaghan Tobin ...

The emergence of humanoid robots from China marks a significant leap in the realm of artificial intelligence and robotics. With advancements in technology and a robust commitment to innovation, China ...

A robot with a Labubu doll practises before the opening ceremony. AFP via Getty Images ...

Videos shared online show the robots performing a sequence of coordinated movements, including arm motions, leg kicks, turns ...

China is the world’s most dominant power in automating its manufacturing — installing nearly 10 times as many robots in its factories as the United States, according to new data. Last year, more than ...

China’s $1,400 Bumi humanoid robot highlights a widening price gap with US robots, raising new questions in the global AI and robotics race.

A robot rehearses the 100m race before the opening ceremony of The World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing, China, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) BEIJING (AFP) — The first World ...

China continues to lead the world in industrial robotics, installing a record 295,000 robots in 2024 alone, which accounts for over half of all global installations. This growth is part of a global ...

China is making and installing factory robots at a far greater pace than any other country, with the United States a distant third, further strengthening China’s already dominant global role in ...