China's ‘physical AI’ takes center stage
The World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing on Wednesday coinciding with humanoid maker Unitree going public in Shanghai.
China is making significant strides in the field of advanced AI technology, as highlighted by the World Robot Conference in Beijing. The conference coincides with Unitree, a humanoid maker, going public in Shanghai, signaling a new wave of investment and interest in Chinese robotics. The "World Robot Conference" report by Semafor emphasizes that while previous economic disruptions in the West were primarily due to traditional manufacturing, China is now focusing on the "new new three" sectors - pharmaceuticals, robots, and AI - to drive export growth.
Unitree's latest creation, a "Superman" robot capable of jumping over six feet and sprinting at nearly 30 miles per hour, has sparked enthusiasm among investors. However, the challenge now lies in proving these robots can work reliably to generate economic value, as noted by Reuters.
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