China’s Obsession with Lifelike Robots is Getting Out of Hand
There are easily dozens of companies today working toward robots that are barely distinguishable from real people. Almost all of them are in China.
AnyWit Robotics
AnyWit Robotics was spun out from the University of Science and Technology of China. The startup develops lifelike AI-powered robotic heads like Anni that mimic human expressions in real time, pushing forward natural human-robot interaction.
AnyWit Robotics Brings Rainbow Six Siege’s Ela Bosak to Life
AnyWit Robotics has developed a hyper-realistic replica of Ela Bosak, the fan favorite from Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege.
Meet the Hyper-Realistic Humanoid Robots Creeping into the Mainstream
As humanoid robots become more physically capable, realism is turning into the new battleground.
Unitree’s Rise Accelerates Development of Hyper-Realistic Humanoids
A few years into the humanoid craze, robots are becoming more refined in their designs, more fluid in their motions, and less reliant on humans in the loop.
China’s Fake Humans Creep Out of the Uncanny Valley
As China’s humanoid robots march into everyday life, they’re becoming harder to distinguish from real people.
Hugging Face’s $299 Desktop Humanoid Demand Exceeds Expectations
The barrier to AI-powered humanoid robotics just reached a new low.
The Rise of Fake Humans: Humanoids to Watch Out for in 2025
A truly staggering number of AI-powered machines are emerging basically every day.
Meet Anni, China’s Answer to ‘Most Advanced’ Ameca Robot
China’s answer to Ameca, often called the world’s “most advanced humanoid robot,” has emerged with technical specs that outdo it on paper.