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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 26 MIN

China's humanoid robot boom: Are we ready for robots among us?

from The Point with Liu Xin

How close are we to seeing intelligent humanoid robots become part of everyday life? Unitree Robotics, a Chinese maker of humanoid robots, surged more than fourfold on its debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, a landmark moment for China's humanoid robot industry. With the IPO coinciding with the World Robot Conference and World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, what does it tell us about China's position on embodied intelligence? What's behind this landmark IPO? And what does it mean for you?

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