China’s humanoid robots hunt for work in South Korea as Seoul bets on physical AI
This article was first published by The Korea Times in a partnership with the South China Morning Post. Chinese humanoid robot makers are accelerating efforts to gain a foothold in South Korea, moving beyond dance performances and showroom displays to factory trials and commercial deployments, as Seoul ramps up investment in physical artificial intelligence. A growing number of Chinese robotics…
Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers are intensifying their efforts to establish a presence in South Korea, expanding their focus from showcasing at events to implementing in factories and other commercial uses. Seoul has ramped up its investment in physical artificial intelligence (AI) during the same period. Chinese robotics firms, such as Hong Kong-listed Ubtech, startup Anyverse Dynamics, Shanghai-based Agibot, and leading robot maker Unitree, have showcased their products or unveiled projects in Korea this year.
Ethan Qi, an associate director specializing in robotics at Counterpoint Research, explained that China's new generation of robot companies possesses a global perspective and naturally targets markets abroad, with Korea being a crucial one in the Asia-Pacific region. The lack of domestically produced humanoids at scale has generated an opportunity for Chinese suppliers, according to Qi.
Galaxy Robot Park, a robot-themed entertainment venue in Seoul, has agreed to purchase Ubtech’s lifelike U1 model following its debut in Shenzhen in June, as reported by Sean Qin, the overseas head of the company's commercial robotics division.
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