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Nio is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai. The company is known for producing high-performance electric cars with advanced autonomous driving features and innovative battery-swapping technology. Nio positions itself as a premium EV brand, emphasizing intelligent connectivity, sustainability, and user experience. Through continuous investment in AI, smart mobility, and energy infrastructure, Nio has become one of China’s leading players in the global transition to electric and autonomous transportation.

UBTECH’s Next-Gen Industrial Humanoid Replaces Its Own Battery for 24/7 Service

November 2, 2025July 18, 2025 by Mike Kalil
UBTECH Walker S2 humanoid robot self battery swap

China’s top industrial humanoid robot is now equipped for 24/7 service. It just needs an occasional three-minute break to swap out its own battery.

Leju’s Kuavo Humanoid Robot Teaches Children at Sichuan School

November 2, 2025February 22, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Leju Robot's Kuavo

China’s full-sized humanoid robots are starting to enter classrooms. Footage from Chinese tabloid The Global Times circulating on social media …

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Humanoid Robots: Brain-Computer Interface, Dancing, Giant Japanese Robot, Digital Twins and More

May 3, 2026July 22, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Robot from Xbody study

The humanoid robotic market is evolving at breakneck speed.

China’s Humanoid Robots Assemble!

May 3, 2026July 13, 2024 by Mike Kalil
EX Robot's Future Science and Technology Museum in Dalian

The following are just some of the latest developments in Chinese humanoid robotics.

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