Robotics

Hyundai Motor showcases humanoid at World Cup in robotics push

Chinese manufacturers produced about 90% of the humanoid robots that were installed globally in 2025, data shows.

How humanoids and robots could sustain China’s dominance in global manufacturing

Unitree Robotics' humanoid robots put up a martial arts display in the company's headquarters in Hangzhou, China.
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Unitree’s IPO will test the ‘embodied AI’ valuation shortcut

Tech investors, startup founders and government officials around the world are betting that AI will spur growth for robots, that lead no longer belongs to Japan.

Why it’s nearly impossible to build a robot without China

The humanoids are expected to see trial use in Xpeng’s retail stores before being delivered to commercial customers in China and overseas from 2027.

Xpeng CEO to head robot unit with humanoid mass production imminent

Unitree Robotics, one of the most recognisable names in the industry, on Monday received approval for a listing in Shanghai.

China robotics firms line up IPOs to pitch next phase of AI

SM Lee Hsien Loong (centre) at the Shanghai Municipal Humanoid Robot Innovation Incubator with general manager Rong Guoqiang (left) and incubator head Wang Bing (third from left).

China’s first humanoid robot incubator has its eyes set on South-east Asia – starting with a Singapore office

Linkerbot says it has a more than 80% share of the global high-degrees-of-freedom dexterous robotic hand market. 

Robotic hand maker Linkerbot is said to consider Hong Kong IPO

A humanoid robot runs after crossing the finish line during the second Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon on Apr 19 in Beijing.

Robot makers rule hottest Asia stock trades on physical AI boom

Over the past couple of years, robotics has shifted from the lab to the real world, with Chinese tech parks, factories and universities among those deploying humanoids.

Humanoid robots to power next leg of China’s export dominance