China Accelerates Humanoid Robot Development to Rival Tesla
Chinese firms showcase advanced factory-ready robots at World Robot Conference, aiming to lead global market by 2035.
- Over two dozen Chinese companies presented humanoid robots designed for industrial use.
- The Chinese government supports the industry with $1.4 billion state-backed funds from Beijing and Shanghai.
- Tesla's Optimus robot faces competition from Chinese models with advanced capabilities.
- Goldman Sachs projects a $38 billion global market for humanoid robots by 2035.
- Challenges include high production costs and the need for extensive data to train AI systems.