While the global humanoid race has largely focused on bipedal locomotion, Wonik Robotics is doubling down on a bottom-up strategy that prioritizes high-dexterity manipulation as the foundation of Physical AI. Following its showcase at Automation World (AW) 2026, the company is pivoting from a decade of research-led development towards a specialized hardware ecosystem for US big tech
China's leading humanoid robot developers gathered at Smart Factory and Automation World 2026 (AW 2026) in South Korea, where companies including Unitree Robotics, Leju Robot, and AgiBot showcased their technologies and outlined commercialization strategies for humanoid robots
China's semiconductor industry leaders are calling for a nationwide effort to develop a domestic equivalent of ASML within five years, saying the country must move beyond fragmented development and build a more integrated industry capable of competing with global leaders
On February 28, Hangzhou convened an AI development summit at the Hangzhou Civic Center aimed at positioning the city as China's leading artificial intelligence (AI) hub. According to East Money and Xinhua, 12 AI projects were signed, with a total investment of CNY25.5 billion (US$3.71 billion)
China's embodied AI and humanoid robotics sector is drawing fresh investment, with two major financing deals signaling accelerating commercialization
Huawei on March 4 unveiled what it said is the world's first mass-produced 896-channel automotive LiDAR, a sensor designed to significantly increase perception resolution for advanced driver-assistance and autonomous driving systems
