4,000 Robots Descend on Beijing as China’s Robotics Boom Explodes
Sparks flew, quite literally, as Beijing became the center of a rapidly accelerating global robotics race that just entered a new phase.
Galbot is a Chinese robotics company founded in 2023 and based in Beijing, specializing in embodied AI and humanoid robots designed for real-world applications. Its flagship model, the G1 robot, features dual arms, a wheeled base, and advanced AI for manipulation, logistics, and retail tasks. Backed by major investors including CATL, Galbot focuses on developing robots that can generalize across multiple tasks, moving beyond traditional automation. The company’s robots have been deployed in commercial environments such as unmanned pharmacies and manufacturing facilities.
Sparks flew, quite literally, as Beijing became the center of a rapidly accelerating global robotics race that just entered a new phase.
Beijing’s Galbot just reached a new level of global visibility thanks to a viral visit to one of its futuristic storefronts during Trump’s summit with President Xi.
The robotic tennis player recently pulled off a shocking rally against a human opponent after teaching itself to play in a way similar to how human athletes train.
Projected Shipments for 2027-30 By 2027, more than 10,000 humanoid robots will be shipped worldwide each year. By 2030, that …