7 d. ago Beijing academy introduces ‘RoboBrain’ AI model to power humanoid robots in China

Beijing academy introduces ‘RoboBrain’ AI model to power humanoid robots in China  Tech Edition

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2 w. ago Unitree Robotics changes to joint stock limited company, fanning IPO speculation

China’s top humanoid robot start-up Unitree Robotics has converted into a company limited by shares, a move that has fanned speculation around its public listing plans, as Chinese robotics firms rapidly expand amid the country’s fervour for the artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled machines. Unitree has changed from a limited liability company into a joint stock limited company, an equivalent to a company limited by shares, according to records on Chinese corporate database Qichacha published on...

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2 w. ago China’s Honor Developing Humanoid Robots in $10 Billion AI Plan

China’s Honor Developing Humanoid Robots in $10 Billion AI Plan  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago More than a show: China’s robot fights offer ringside view of tech advancements

They dance, they run, they punch – but they never break a sweat or flinch in pain. China’s humanoid robots are increasingly entering human arenas, participating in real-world sports competitions that expose them to unpredictable, complex environments – and, as analysts note, generate valuable data to advance their development. On Sunday, the world’s first kickboxing contest featuring humanoid robots kicked off in the eastern city of Hangzhou. Four Unitree G1 robots – donning helmets and boxing...

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2 w. ago China launches first humanoid robot tournament with human control

China launches first humanoid robot tournament with human control  MARCA

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2 w. ago Ready, set, fight: Unitree humanoid robots test skills in kickboxing competition

Humanoid robots from start-up Unitree Robotics showed off their fighting form at a unique kickboxing competition held in Hangzhou on Sunday, weeks after Beijing hosted the world’s first half-marathon where these machines raced alongside humans. Organised by state-owned China Media Group and broadcast live by China Central Television (CCTV), the competition saw four Unitree G1 humanoid robots square off in one-on-one matches where they punched, kicked and even did a kip-up – an acrobatic...

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3 w. ago World’s first humanoid robot boxing match kicks off in China, showcasing tech prowess

World’s first humanoid robot boxing match kicks off in China, showcasing tech prowess  Global Times

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4 w. ago China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Official

China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Official  CNA

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4 w. ago China assures humanoid robots won’t trigger mass unemployment, says Beijing tech official

China assures humanoid robots won’t trigger mass unemployment, says Beijing tech official  Telegraph India

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4 w. ago China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Beijing official

China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Beijing official  The Economic Times

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4 w. ago China's humanoid robots don't aim to replace human workers, Beijing official says

China's humanoid robots don't aim to replace human workers, Beijing official says  Daily Jang

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4 w. ago China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers, Beijing official says

China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers, Beijing official says  Reuters

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