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.
University of Science and Technology of China
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is a leading research university founded in 1958 and located in Hefei, Anhui Province. Operated under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, it is known for its excellence in science, engineering, and technology research. USTC has made major contributions in fields such as quantum physics, artificial intelligence, and robotics, including the development of the humanoid robot Jia Jia
Researchers Use Physics to Teach a Humanoid Robot to Skateboard
Chinese researchers have taught a Unitree G1 humanoid robot how to ride a skateboard with a new physics-aware control system called HUSKY.
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.
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.
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.