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Humans vs. Robots: China Plans First-of-Its-Kind Half Marathon

May 14, 2026January 22, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: Robot vs. Human Runner

As the People’s Republic pushes to rule the emerging humanoid robotics market, over 20 Chinese firms are training AI-powered robots for the first-ever human-robot half marathon.

Shanghai’s New Humanoid Robot Training Hub Aims for 1K Capacity

May 14, 2026January 22, 2025 by Mike Kalil
China's Qinglong humanoid robot

China’s first heterogenous humanoid robot training facility just opened in Shanghai and is aiming to rapidly 10x its size.

Anduril’s Arsenal-1 to Manufacture ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Autonomous Weapons

May 14, 2026January 19, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Arsenal-1 Concept Illustration

Anduril Industries says it’s racing ahead with plans to build a massive smart manufacturing plant for hyperscaling the production of autonomous weapons.

Unitree vs. ENGINEAI: China’s Humanoid Robotics Leaders Vie for Most Humanlike Walk

May 14, 2026January 17, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Unitree Robotics vs. ENGINEAI

A rivalry is brewing among the perceived leaders in China’s race to rule the emerging humanoid robotics market.

Nvidia Backs Taiwan-based MetAI Tech That Transforms 2D Layouts to Digital Twins

May 14, 2026January 15, 2025 by Mike Kalil
MetAI digital twin of a warehouse that's SimReady

Nvidia-backed startup MetAI says its technology can transform complex 2D layouts into digital twin environments in just minutes.

Shockingly Lifelike Fantasy Elf AI Robot Predicts Emotions

May 14, 2026January 15, 2025 by Mike Kalil
AheadForm's Real Elf female humanoid robot head

Chinese startup Aheadform just unveiled the first in its Real Elf series of AI-powered robotic heads.

Chengdu Introduces Humanoid Robots to Showcase at World Games 2025

May 14, 2026January 14, 2025 by Mike Kalil
2025 World Games in Chengdu Illustration

China’s humanoid robots are expected to play a significant role during the 2025 World Games.

The Untold Story of Realbotix, ‘Relationship-Based AI’ Pioneer

November 2, 2025January 12, 2025 by Mike Kalil
The Untold Story of Realbotix Corp.

Realbotix is having a moment. The AI and robotics firm’s ultrarealistic creations were one of the standouts at CES 2025.

ENGINEAI’s SE01 Spotted in the Wild as Tesla Updates Optimus Projections

May 14, 2026January 10, 2025 by Mike Kalil
EngineAI SE01 humanoid robot walking in Shenzhen

One of the Chinese humanoid robots generating the most interest internationally has been spotted out in the wild.

Foxconn and Nvidia, Partners in Industrial Automation, Developing Humanoid Robot

May 14, 2026January 8, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Foxconn and Nvidia Humanoid Robot Project

Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, says it’s developing its own humanoid robot.

AI Robots Assume Healthcare Roles Amid Worsening Worker Shortages

May 14, 2026January 6, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Nurabot healthcare robot

Countries with aging populations are increasingly turning to robots amid worsening healthcare worker shortages.

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