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Humanoid robots, 3D printers and artificial intelligence (AI) hubs are among the newest technologies showcased at Hong Kong’s annual electronics and technology exhibition, as the city’s finance chief encourages residents to learn how to use them. At the opening of the four-day event on Friday, hundreds of visitors crowded the 22nd Hong Kong Computer Communication Festival at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, exploring various AI experience zones and browsing exhibitors’...Humanoid robots, 3D printers and artificial intelligence (AI) hubs are among the newest technologies showcased at Hong Kong’s annual electronics and tech exhibition, as the city’s finance chief encourages residents to learn how to use them. At the opening of the four-day event on Friday, hundreds of visitors crowded the 22nd Hong Kong Computer and Communications Festival at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, exploring various AI experience zones and browsing exhibitors’...
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Hilarity, unease and relief: games show China is not over the finish line in humanoid robot raceFaster, higher, funnier: what we learned from China’s robot games - South China Morning Postseen 31 Aug, 06:47headline rewritten
At your service: Hong Kong welcomes first humanoid robot-run convenience storesHong Kong can play unique role in fostering robotics industry: Paul Chan
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Wed, 5 August 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post06:30first to report
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. BYD to debut first humanoid robots in August as rivalry with Tesla intensifies Electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD plans to unveil its first humanoid robots within the next few weeks, as China’s electric car makers accelerate their push into the embodied artificial intelligence market....
- beijingbulletin.com15:30
Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- en.people.cn05:30
Humanoid robots demonstrate picking and sorting abilities during the 2026 World AI Conference and H
Sat, 8 August 2026
3 reports- en.people.cn08:30
Staff members debug a smart robot at Tianjin Chenxing Technology Co., Ltd. in north China's Tianjin
- en.people.cn08:30
Staff members debug a smart robot at Tianjin Chenxing Technology Co., Ltd. in north China's Tianjin
- en.people.cn08:30
BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Robots, AI-related products and innovative drugs are emerging as three n
Sun, 9 August 2026
2 reports- koreaherald.com06:03
The world’s largest electric vehicle giant has officially entered the global humanoid robotics race, expected to leverage its fully integrated battery-to-softwa
- globaltimes.cn16:30
China’s market landscape experienced a structural optimization in the first half of 2026, powered by a lineup of emerging and future-oriented industries.
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post11:30
China’s AgiBot has surpassed its domestic rival Unitree Robotics to become the world’s largest humanoid robot vendor in the first half of 2026, according to new research, as both industry heavyweights prepare for public listings amid a physical AI boom. Shanghai-based Agibot captured 44 per cent of the global market after shipping roughly 8,400 humanoid robots from January to June, San Francisco-based research firm Smart Analytics Global (SAG) said in a report published on Sunday. AgiBot’s...
Tue, 11 August 2026
4 reports- chinadaily.com.cn02:38
- technode.com04:48
Chinese manufacturers accounted for more than 97% of global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026, with total global shipments reaching about
- sputnikglobe.com13:05
China's cutting-edge industrial upgrade witnessed two major landmarks on Monday, marking the country's full-fledged global lead in humanoid robotics and further solidifying the rise of its "new new three" strategic sectors — robotics, artificial intelligence and innovative medicine.
- roboticstomorrow.com16:45
New A3 data shows second-quarter growth across semiconductors/electronics, automotive components, food and consumer goods, metals and life sciences
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post12:00
Chinese corporate expansion overseas is shifting from solar equipment to artificial intelligence-enabled industrial technology, with a new generation of companies targeting global markets from inception, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. “China has entered the ‘Go Global 3.0’ era,” wrote the investment bank’s team, led by Jacqueline Du, in a research note published on Tuesday. The evolution moves beyond low-cost manufacturing goods and the “new three” sectors – electric vehicles,...
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- nikkei.com07:39
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Fri, 14 August 2026
3 reports- Le Monde (France)04:45
Le pays compte plus de 140 constructeurs de robots humanoïdes et entend en devenir le premier producteur et utilisateur mondial d’ici à 2030. Plus discrètement, il construit sa domination dans le secteur des bras robotisés pour l’industrie.
- anhuinews.com12:45
A local worker makes wooden handicrafts at a company in Wangnao village, Funan county on April 14. (Photo/Xinhua) Wangnao village, located in Funan county, east China's Anhui province, encouraged its residents to start a company and make and sell wooden handcrafts in 2019. The company has now p...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:53
2nd edition of World Humanoid Robot Games tests machines on soccer, martial arts and factory chores
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- en.people.cn11:00
BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- China is leveraging nationwide capabilities to forge a locally tailored
Tue, 18 August 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post00:30
Hong Kong infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) firms are well placed to capitalise on a surge of expansion opportunities in Malaysia, but unlocking this potential will require cultural sensitivity and adapting to local market dynamics, industry insiders have said. The remarks follow the recent opening of Hong Kong’s new Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur to bolster bilateral ties, coinciding with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which aims to advance the country’s...
- tportal (Croatia)13:27
Kineska industrija humanoidnih robota suočava se s novim testom, jer ulagači i kupci sve manje gledaju njihove atraktivne demonstracije, a sve više traže dokaz da ti roboti mogu pouzdano obavljati stvarne poslove i pritom biti ekonomski isplativi
- Index.hr (Croatia)13:50
KINESKI humanoidni roboti sele se s pozornica u tvornice kako bi dokazali svoju ekonomsku isplativost i radnu vrijednost kupcima i ulagačima.
Wed, 19 August 2026
4 reports- nbcnews.com01:31
China’s efforts to turbocharge its AI buildout are constrained by chips, not public pushback.
- South China Morning Post12:00
At China’s annual World Robot Conference (WRC) that kicked off on Wednesday, the hall was filled with humanoid robots wowing visitors with feats of dexterity: from playing table tennis to performing drum solos. These eye-catching displays have helped China’s robotics industry win global attention – and raise huge amounts of capital – over the past couple of years. But at this year’s summit, the overriding sentiment among executives, investors and policymakers was starkly pragmatic: the era of...
- manilatimes.net13:11
BEIJING — Do you want to see whether a robot can fold a piece of cloth? Interested in getting a robot dog or even a humanoid robot that could offer some emotional support? Or perhaps you just want to watch robots boxing and dancing? Come to Beijing.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:20
NJEMAČKA industrija upozorava da Europa gubi utrku s Kinom u humanoidnoj robotici te traži da taj sektor postane ključni politički prioritet.
Thu, 20 August 2026
11 reports- shafaqna.com00:00
- South China Morning Post01:30
China’s Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies plans to start taking investor orders for its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next week amid a boom in artificial intelligence-driven robotics that has lifted investor enthusiasm, according to people familiar with the matter. The Meituan-backed company has started gauging interest for a listing that could raise about US$300 million, up from a US$200 million target a year ago, with its debut expected in early September, the people...
- globaltimes.cn02:30
East China's Shanghai launched 100 AI-powered tourist service terminals across the city on Wednesday, aiming to enhance the travel experience for the growing number of summer tourists, local authorities said. The terminals are powered by a dedicated AI agent named Hu Xiaoyou, capable of offering services from navigation and real-time translation to attraction recommendations and ticket booking. They can also generate personalized travel itineraries for users.
- globaltimes.cn02:30
The 2026 World Robot Conference runs in Beijing from August 19 to 23, featuring the first-ever robot consumer street with tech, food, and cultural experiences. Immediately afterward comes the second World Humanoid Robot Games, held from August 22 to 26. Packed with numerous new products and technological innovations, the events are set to highlight the surge in China's robotics industry, as these graphics illustrate.
- Le Figaro (France)04:00
Humanoïdes coureurs de marathon, catcheurs ou ouvriers : la deuxième puissance mondiale mise sur son leadership dans la robotique pour faire face au vieillissement démographique.
- Euronews07:00
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.
- trend.az07:14
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 20. Kazakhstan plans to establish production of humanoid robots as part of a new project combining robotics, AI and industrial manufacturing. This was announced in a report…
- thenews.com.pk07:25
In a new tech debate, robots manufacturing firms are predicting the humanoid robotics industry is approaching a 'ChatGPT moment' by 2028, enabling robots to handle most everyday tasks through simple...
- tportal (Croatia)08:01
Za koju godinu mogli bismo vidjeti robote koji se mogu snalaziti u u nepoznatom okruženju i obavljati 80 posto zadaća izdanih glasovnim ili tekstualnim naredbama
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:56
HUMANOIDNI roboti godinama su udaljeni od revolucije slične ChatGPT-u zbog izazova u preciznosti pokreta i prilagodbe novim okruženjima.
- Al Jazeera English17:17
Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
Fri, 21 August 2026
9 reports- businessinsider.com00:00
Actuate drew 1,500 people to San Francisco as robotics investment surges, though hardware was scarce.
- South China Morning Post01:30
The world has seen tremendous progress in the capabilities of robots in the past year. Robots can now walk, dance, run and perform increasingly sophisticated movements, yet impressive demonstrations do not equal commercial value. Beyond the hype surrounding China’s red-hot embodied robotics sector, one challenge confronts all players: data. Robotics has long faced the challenge of achieving widespread adoption. To do so, robots must be for general purpose, reliable and economically viable –...
- anhuinews.com04:30
A local worker makes wooden handicrafts at a company in Wangnao village, Funan county on April 14. (Photo/Xinhua) Wangnao village, located in Funan county, east China's Anhui province, encouraged its residents to start a company and make and sell wooden handcrafts in 2019. The company has now p...
- anhuinews.com04:30
A local worker makes wooden handicrafts at a company in Wangnao village, Funan county on April 14. (Photo/Xinhua) Wangnao village, located in Funan county, east China's Anhui province, encouraged its residents to start a company and make and sell wooden handcrafts in 2019. The company has now p...
- South China Morning Post09:54edited after publishing
Humanoid robots, 3D printers and artificial intelligence (AI) hubs are among the newest technologies showcased at Hong Kong’s annual electronics and tech exhibition, as the city’s finance chief encourages residents to learn how to use them. At the opening of the four-day event on Friday, hundreds of visitors crowded the 22nd Hong Kong Computer and Communications Festival at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, exploring various AI experience zones and browsing exhibitors’...
- Al Jazeera English12:25
Humanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry grows
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:15
- Le Figaro (France)16:52
Présentés au Salon mondial de la robotique de Pékin, qui réunit les acteurs du secteur, les robots compagnons de la société chinoise UBTECH ont attiré l’attention par leur apparence très humaine.
- globaltimes.cn17:30
As the lights inside the National Speed Skating Oval dimmed on Friday evening, two rows of humanoid robots raised their drumsticks. Some wore crimson robes with gilded, cloud-shaped shoulder pieces; others silver suits cut for the future. Before them stood Chinese drums painted with red dragons. A few meters away a human orchestra of tubas, trumpets and flutes settled in, and machines and musicians counted the same beat.
Sat, 22 August 2026
6 reports- Google News - Top Stories10:01
Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference BBC Former Mizzou star Mark Mitchell commits to Kentucky for final season STLtoday.com China wants its humanoids to be taken seriously The Economist From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China’s robot games Reuters At China's robot Olympics, the finish line comes with a padded wall and a stretcher Business Insider
- BBC News World10:01
More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.
- Tagesschau (Germany)11:02
China gibt bei humanoiden Robotern das Tempo vor. Doch Deutschland hat durchaus Chancen - ausgerechnet für die kriselnden Autozulieferer könnte der neue Milliardenmarkt zum Wachstumstreiber werden. Von Angela Göpfert.
- Google News - Top Stories13:06
Robot archer lights up 'Zhixin' as 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing Global Times From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China’s robot games Reuters Series of injuries, including Masyn Winn's hand, challenging roster depth: Cardinals Extra STLtoday.com China wants its humanoids to be taken seriously The Economist At China's robot Olympics, the finish line comes with a padded wall and a stretcher Business Insider
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:27
More than 2,000 robots from 16 countries compete in expanded 5-day event
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)17:42
Sun, 23 August 2026
9 reports- South China Morning Post03:00
Humanoid robots were still among the biggest crowd-pleasers at this year’s World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, though other types of robots, such as wheeled machines, were gaining momentum as the industry moves from demonstration to deployment. At Unitree Robotics’ packed booth at the conference, bipedal models played table tennis or squared off in fighting matches, showing off levels of speed, balance and coordination that the industry has only seen in the last few years. But elsewhere...
- Google News - Top Stories04:50
Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable? Reuters Palmquist, Lillian Mary STLtoday.com At China's robot Olympics, the finish line comes with a padded wall and a stretcher Business Insider Chinese Startup Shows Off Robot Horse You Can Actually Ride Futurism Fast track to the future: China's Humanoid Robot Games goes mainstream (HUMN:BATS) Seeking Alpha
- Japan Times05:54
The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games, which began Saturday in Beijing, combine events modeled on sports with those designed to test the robots in key simulated situations.
- globaltimes.cn08:15
A humanoid robot went head-to-head with a former tennis champion in what was billed as the world’s first human-robot tennis singles match, showcasing its ability to move, return shots and even recover from a fall during a high-intensity rally.
- South China Morning Post10:52
A tennis ball flew across the net. On the other side, a humanoid robot crouched, shuffled sideways in a series of quick steps, adjusted its position and swung its racquet to send the ball back. The robot traded forehands and backhands with human players during singles and mixed-doubles demonstrations. At one point, while chasing a ball, it lost its balance and toppled backwards, drawing gasps from the crowd. It then rolled over, pushed itself back to its feet and resumed playing. The robot...
- Channel News Asia14:26
The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games combine events modelled on human sports with those designed to test the robots in simulated factories, restaurants, offices and in emergency situations.
- La Repubblica (Italy)15:15
Ai Giochi di Pechino 2mila androidi di aziende di 16 Paesi, tra cui l’Italia, si sfideranno in 51 discipline per mettere alla prova il movimento, le abilità di percezione autonoma e di processo decisionale in tempo reale. Per il Dragone l’intelligenza artificiale incorporata è una priorità strategica - e una futura fonte di crescita economica - sullo sfondo della sfida tecnologica sempre più serrata con gli Usa
- Libération (France)15:42
Plus de 2 000 humanoïdes s’affrontent jusqu’au 26 août dans 51 épreuves. Entre chutes spectaculaires et performances inédites, la Chine profite des World Humanoid Robot Games pour afficher sa domination dans le secteur.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:49
Match took place on Saturday at opening of 2nd World Humanoid Robot Sports Games
Mon, 24 August 2026
13 reports- asahi.com03:00
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is striking a partnership with a University of Tokyo startup to add artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robots that are as skilled as veteran employees at its factories.
- Euronews07:09
More than 2,000 robots compete in races, football and tai chi at the Beijing Robot Games, testing the movement and stability of humanoid machines.
- prnewswire.com08:48
/PRNewswire/ -- At the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC 2026), Galileo, a leading Chinese embodied-intelligence robotics company, unveiled the groundbreaking,...
- hani.co.kr09:15
At the second World Humanoid Robot Games, robots competed in real-world situations to test robots’ potential for coping with variables encountered on the job
- Index.hr (Croatia)10:00
PROIZVOĐAČI automobila poput BMW-a i Tesle testiraju humanoidne robote za tvorničke poslove. Iako se ulažu velika sredstva, roboti su zasad sporiji od ljudi, a stručnjaci dvoje u njihovu isplativost.
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:03
- ventureburn.com13:04
Xpeng Robotics raises $900 million for its robotics unit at a $6.3B valuation. Humanoid robot IRON to start mass production in 2026.
- South China Morning Post13:29
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng has secured US$900 million in funding from high-profile investors including Alibaba Group Holding and IDG Capital to spur its robotics unit, despite a widening second-quarter loss. Dogotix, a subsidiary of Xpeng, raised US$900 million in the latest round of financing, which valued it at US$6.3 billion, Xpeng said in a statement on Monday, adding that the fundraising marked the biggest single private-equity deal involving a Chinese robotics maker. The...
- cbsnews.com14:09
A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."
- webwire.com15:30
Summary: , , , , , , � China Unicom Beijing and Huawei used the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games to prove their 5G-A GigaUplink network can handle real-world robotics�paving the way for humanoid robots to leave the arena and enter daily life., , , , , , , , , The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games opened on 22th August at Beijing�s National Speed Skating Oval, further demonstrating how robotics and high-speed networks can support advanced applications such as embodied AI., , , , A joint program...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:22
More than 2,000 humanoid robots from 666 teams compete in sports, performance and real-world scenario events
- BBC News World22:13
There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
- ABC (Spain)23:24
Los Juegos se remontan a la Antigua Grecia , pero quizá llegue el día en que una variante alternativa, sin humanos, se atribuya a la China contemporánea. Este escenario futurista es ya una realidad en Pekín, que estos días acoge la segunda edición de los Juegos Mundiales de Robots Humanoides, celebrada, para afilar el simbolismo, en el antiguo recinto olímpico. Aquí, androides participan en todo tipo de competiciones en una exhibición del poderío tecnológico de la potencia emergente. Miedo. En...
Tue, 25 August 2026
10 reports- chinadaily.com.cn01:22
China's pet industry is evolving at a pace unmatched worldwide, with consumer and industrial upgrades that take five to seven years in mature markets compressed into just one to two years locally, Ganesh Ramani, general manager of Mars Pet Nutrition China, said in an exclusive interview with China Daily.
- chinadaily.com.cn02:07
With Hong Kong's abundant internationally connected services sector enterprises, research and development capabilities, and financial advantages, the special administrative region is becoming a testing ground for robotics companies seeking to take embodied artificial intelligence into overseas markets.
- manilatimes.net03:07
Highlighting the breadth of what WALL-B can enable and the depth of performance it can sustain in the physical world.
- en.people.cn04:15
A visitor learns about an urban safety risk comprehensive monitoring and early warning platform equ
- en.people.cn04:15
BEIJING, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- A group of Chinese-made humanoid robots competing for the ball on a soc
- anhuinews.com04:15
A local worker makes wooden handicrafts at a company in Wangnao village, Funan county on April 14. (Photo/Xinhua) Wangnao village, located in Funan county, east China's Anhui province, encouraged its residents to start a company and make and sell wooden handcrafts in 2019. The company has now p...
- en.people.cn04:15
A technician collects data for housework scenario at a robot data collection center of Chinese e-co
- France Info (France)06:39
Des robots humanoïdes participent à des championnats du monde qui leur sont réservés à Pékin, en Chine. Il y a des épreuves de course, de ping-pong mais aussi de préparation de boîtes de médicaments.
- technologyreview.com09:00
Humanoids are becoming a popular form of public entertainment here.
- windsorstar.com18:00
Wed, 26 August 2026
7 reports- china.org.cn03:15
Humanoid robots shattered human records in the 100-meter and 400-meter races during the ongoing Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing from Aug. 22 to 26.
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:22
Bei der Roboterolympiade in Peking lernt unser Autor, dass Maschinen nicht nur Kaffee machen können – sondern auch Weltrekorde brechen. Aber ist das auch spannend?
- Novinky (Czechia)10:27
V čínském Pekingu pořádají již druhý ročník olympijských her humanoidních robotů. Od 22. do 26. srpna zde humanoidi porovnávají své dovednosti v mnoha sportovních odvětvích. K vidění byla řada úspěchů, stejně jako nezdarů, při kterých se někteří účastníci málem rozpadli, jiné museli odnášet na nosítkách.
- techtimes.com16:23
Humanoid robot factory deployment in China crossed a milestone: UBTECH, Galbot, and AGIBOT hold purchase orders from BYD, Foxconn, and Airbus worth hundreds of millions. VLA architecture - letting robots follow new language commands without task-specific reprogramming - separates contract winners
- techtimes.com17:07
Leapmotor robotics plans were confirmed by CFO Li Tengfei during the H1 2026 earnings call, one day after Xpeng set a record 6.3 billion dollar valuation for its Dogotix humanoid robot unit -- the largest single private financing in China embodied AI. Full product details on form, timeline, and
- globaltimes.cn18:00
As the lights dimmed at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, known as the “Ice Ribbon,” five days of racing, jumping and competing drew to a close. Yet the records set and limits pushed on the field offered a glimpse of an increasingly bright future for China’s embodied AI industry.
- South China Morning Post23:00
Another two Chinese robotics start-ups have confirmed plans to launch initial public offerings in Hong Kong as early as next year, boosting the city’s role as a prime fundraising hub for China’s fast-growing technology sector. The two Hangzhou-based firms – both founded by former executives at Alibaba Group Holding – are part of a wave of Chinese embodied artificial intelligence start-ups looking to go public as the industry rushes to scale up production. Infiforce Technology Group, the...
Thu, 27 August 2026
8 reports- en.people.cn01:30
Members of Steady Rush test the robot before the Tweezers Bean Picking of the 2nd World Humanoid Ro
- en.people.cn01:30
Robots of Tiangong compete during the 4x100m Relay of the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing
- yasstribune.com.au03:00
Hyundai now fully owns one of the world's most advanced humanoid robot makers - Boston Dynamics - but...
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- newcastleherald.com.au27 Aug, 03:00their copy
- Japan Times08:10
Though the country's robot makers produce world-beating hardware, the humanoids currently lack the intelligence needed for general-purpose work, limiting their practical uses.
- Channel News Asia08:37
From factories to homes, Chinese companies are pushing robots into the real world. But turning increasingly capable machines into viable businesses remains a major test for the industry.
- Novinky (Czechia)10:06
Peking se na několik dní proměnil v dějiště neobvyklého sportovního klání. Více než dva tisíce humanoidních robotů ze 16 zemí tam soupeřily v desítkách disciplín – od běhu, fotbalu a bojových sportů až po úkoly inspirované prací v domácnostech či průmyslu. Světové hry vedle kuriózní podívané ukázaly i to, kam se současná robotika posunula a jak si humanoidi vedou v porovnání s člověkem.
- Le Monde (France)13:45
Plus grands, plus agiles, plus nombreux : les robots humanoïdes chinois ont fait forte impression lors des compétitions organisées à Pékin. Mais, derrière le divertissement, une industrie encore balbutiante cherche toujours la clé pour les rendre autonomes et donc utiles.
- chinadaily.com.cn22:17
Next generation of cooking aids can watch the wok, not the clock.
Fri, 28 August 2026
4 reports- yourdemocracy.net.au01:15
At the just-concluded Second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, a string of comic moments went viral online: Racing robots slammed into crash pads after the finish line, throwing sparks; obstacle-course robots landed on face-first; weightlifting robots lumbered toward the judges' table with barbells still in hand, sending officials scramb
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)06:15
La Cina scommette sui robot umanoidi. E lo fa seguendo una strada già utilizzata per le auto elettriche e i pannelli solari: incentivi pubblici, investimenti, aumento rapido della capacità produttiva e forte concorrenza tra aziende. Con l’obiettivo, naturalmente, di abbassare i costi e conquistare una posizione dominante bruciando la concorrenza straniera. I numeri non mentono. […] L'articolo La Cina scommette sui robot umanoidi. La ricetta è quella delle auto elettriche proviene da Il Fatto...
- Novinky (Czechia)09:13
Čína patří mezi lídry ve vývoji a masové produkci humanoidních robotů. Mnohé firmy si tak nenechají ujít jakoukoli příležitost předvést nejnovější modely. Nejinak tomu bylo i v polovině srpna na Světové robotické konferenci v Pekingu. V centru dění byly startupy a firmy, které se zaměřují na realisticky vypadající humanoidy.
- South China Morning Post09:38
A Chinese robotics firm is accelerating its overseas strategy, with a fleet of AI-powered industrial quadrupeds being primed for Saudi Aramco facilities, while revving up its bid for a listing in Hong Kong next year. Heavy-duty, explosion-proof robots from Micbot are tipped to join similar products from other suppliers at oilfields, petrochemical bases and mines operated by Aramco, according to Micbot’s chief marketing officer, Huang Ziyan. Unlike consumer-focused companies that make...
Sat, 29 August 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World05:00edited after publishing
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Hilarity, unease and relief: games show China is not over the finish line in humanoid robot raceFive-day showcase reveals leaps Beijing has made in humanoid tech, but also its limitations as US rivals come up from the rear With exploding pelvises, enough comic pratfalls for a Buster Keaton show reel and the odd moment of ruthless violence, the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing gripped the world this week with an unsettling mixture of hilarity, trepidation and relief. The five-day showcase staked out China’s claim to undisputed leadership in humanoid robotics as android martial artists...
- tportal (Croatia)13:04
Prvi humanoidni robot proizveden u Srbiji, u suradnji s kineskom kompanijom Mint, predstavljen je u subotu u Šapcu, a na ceremoniji je najavljeno da će za dva tjedna biti predstavljena i njegova prva vojna primjena
Sun, 30 August 2026
3 reports- Google News - Europe query07:13
Europe's first humanoid robot mass-production base begins production in China-Serbia joint project Global Times
- ANSA (Italy)08:36
Inciampano e si schiantano durante le gare sportive
- Novinky (Czechia)23:09
S vývojem robotů se stále více výrobců zaměřuje na jemnou motoriku, která jejich „výtvorům“ činí stále velké potíže. Na nedávných Světových hrách humanoidních robotů v čínském Pekingu proběhla i soutěž, která měla demonstrovat pokrok právě v oblasti jemné motoriky.
Mon, 31 August 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post00:43edited after publishing
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At your service: Hong Kong welcomes first humanoid robot-run convenience storesHong Kong can serve a unique role in the development of the robotics industry, the financial chief has said as he welcomed the coming opening of the city’s first convenience stores operated by humanoid robots developed by a Beijing-based company. Following an opening ceremony on Monday, the first “Galbot stores” will launch in Hung Hom, Kai Tak and Wan Chai the next day. They are the company’s first outlets outside mainland China, with plans for 10 more outlets to be later set up in the...
- Novinky (Czechia)08:07
Koncem srpna se v čínském Pekingu konaly druhé Světové hry humanoidních robotů. Přes 2000 strojů v týmech ze 16 zemí předvádělo, co všechno umí. V některých zápasech šlo čistě o robotická klání, v tenise se pak utkal humanoid s lidským protivníkem.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- standard-freeholder.com03:39
Turpan, China--(Newsfile Corp. - August 31, 2026) - DEEP Robotics, a leader in quadrupedal robotic systems, today announced the operational deployment of
Thu, 3 September 2026
4 reports- navhindtimes.in04:30
Videos have emerged lately showing humanoids being tested in active combat roles leading to speculation of their deployment along the line of actual control At the second World Humanoid Robot Games…
- Google News - Europe query06:00
Mind With Heart Robotics Brings AnAn Panda Robot to Europe at IFA Berlin 2026 PR Newswire
- Euronews08:18
AI-powered robots demonstrate delivery, factory and household tasks at a robotics showcase in Brussels, highlighting advances in artificial intelligence.
- Channel News Asia21:58
The country is using its superpower of scaling and building supply chains to challenge the global industry, says Zijing Wu for the Financial Times.
Fri, 4 September 2026
4 reports- Le Monde (France)07:34
Face aux performances parfois bluffantes des robots humanoïdes chinois mises en lumière lors de récents Jeux sportifs organisés à Pékin, les chercheurs européens font valoir leurs atouts pour rester dans la course.
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- Le Monde English4 Sept, 18:00their copy
- 24sata (Croatia)11:58
Gomila proizvođača, mahom iz Kine, predstavila je razna robotska rješenja, pa tako imamo robote koji spremaju veš, robotskih kosilica je bila gomila, a tu su i robotizirane igračke s AI-jem, ali i roboti kao asistenti za starije. Tu je i četkica za zube opremljena kamerama. Xiaomi je predstavio i svoje automobile te najavio dolazak u Europu u 2027.
- South China Morning Post13:30
A Chinese defence industry research facility has unveiled what it calls the world’s first wheeled and legged robot guide dog for visually impaired people, in an example of the sector’s push into a growing range of civilian applications. Hangzhou-based Zhiyuan Research Institute, affiliated with China North Industries Group, the country’s largest defence contractor, launched the robot, dubbed Xiaoyuan, on Friday at the China Care and Rehabilitation Expo in Beijing. Equipped with wheels for...
- 24sata (Croatia)16:31
BERLIN - Ogroman broj tvrtki predstavio je najrazličitije robote na IFA sajmu, a mnogi su opremljeni AI rješenjima. Tvrtka Unitree prikazala je što mogu njihovi novi roboti tako što su ih stavili u kavez da se tuku, dok su na štandu tvrtke Booster robotu stavili Messijev dres, ali nije baš na toj razini igre. Bilo je tu i robota koje vode na uzici, a samo je za nadati se da to neće zapamtiti.