How China Went from Copying Industrial Robots to Dominating the Market
The spotlight is on China’s robotics sector. It’s mostly directed at humanoids, but what if that’s just a distraction?
Technology History
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When the World Stopped Laughing at China’s Humanoids
At first, the world laughed at China’s humanoid robotics ambitions. Then the tone shifted as its engineers developed increasingly capable and humanlike machines.
Atlas Is More Human Than Ever, But Is That Enough?
Atlas is becoming uncannily human like in how it learns and perceives the world, and increasingly superhuman in physical capabilities.
China’s Robots Steal the Show at Shanghai Fashion Week, Disrupt Service Industry
As Unitree’s G1 AI robot enters the world of high fashion, other rising Chinese firms are disrupting the service sector and dominating global competitions.
The Age of Androbotics: Nolan Bushnell’s Early Attempt at Consumer Humanoids
In the early 1980s, the tech industry believed it was on the cusp of a breakthrough that would bring robotics into the consumer market.
The Enduring Legacy of Elektro, Westinghouse’s Game-Changing Humanoid Robot
A century ago, industrial juggernaut Westinghouse ventured into robotics. It marked the beginning of the general public’s fascination with humanoid robots.
The Evolution of South Korea’s Humanoid Robots
Let’s take a look back as South Korea goes full steam integrating robotics into everyday life.
India’s Humanoid Robots: From Scrap to Space
In a relatively short time, the world’s most populous country has gone from being nearly irrelevant in the robotics arena to a significant player on the global stage.
The History of Port Automation-Fueled Labor Disputes
Here’s a look back at some of the key labor disputes over automation in port industries across different regions.
Japan’s Humanoid Robots: 50+ Years of Advancements
Since beginning its journey into humanoid robotics over 50 years ago, Japan has made decades of steady progress.
China’s Humanoid Robots: From Mockery to Technological Triumph
China’s ambitions in humanoid robotics can be traced back to the 863 Program launched in 1986 to advance the country in high-tech fields.