Episode 31: Three Paths of Robotics: How the U.S., China, and Taiwan Are Building Different Robot Futures

In Episode 31 of Taiwan Tech Dispatch, we break down one of the most important — yet least understood — shifts in global technology: the robotics race. AI agents are improving fast, labor shortages are deepening, and the world is entering a new era where AI must not only think — but also act. That’s why robotics is becoming the next foundational platform after AI models. But here’s the surprising truth: The U.S., China, and Taiwan are not building the same robotics future. They’re building three completely different ones. In this episode, White Hsu explains: ** 🇺🇸 The U.S. Path — AI-first, high-capability general-purpose robots** 🇨🇳 The China Path — cost, scale, and vertical manufacturing dominance 🇹🇼 The Taiwan Path — supply-chain power, systems integration, and global trust We also explore why this divergence matters — and how Taiwan could replicate its AI server success to become the backbone supplier for the global robotics boom. 📘 You can also Read the full article: https://whitehsu.blog/2025/10/27/three-paths-robotics-us-china-taiwan/ 🔗 Follow White Hsu / Taiwan Tech Dispatch Blog: whitehsu.blog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/white-hsu-63b14737 Newsletter: Taiwan Tech Dispatch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteHsu_TW Spotify: Taiwan Tech Dispatch Podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn