Media: China is striving to surpass the US in the field of humanoid robots
For months, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has been emphasizing to investors that Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot will revolutionize the world and create a new huge industry. But he warned that most of this industry may belong to China.
China is rapidly developing its humanoid robot industry, with more than 140 companies emerging, from Shenzhen to Suzhou, utilizing a vast supplier network of components and an engineering talent ecosystem to begin mass production of humanoid robots and introduce them into real-world scenarios such as factories, hotels, and offices.
Beijing has identified "embodied AI" as a frontier technology area it aims to lead over the next five years. Local governments provide land and preferential rental conditions for related enterprises, while banks offer favorable loan terms. Since the end of 2024, cities such as Beijing and Shenzhen have established investment funds totaling over $26 billion to inject capital into this industry. Government agencies and state-owned enterprises act as early adopters, purchasing and deploying humanoid robots to help enterprises develop the market and collect data to optimize robot performance.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856475692356936/
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