The global race to develop and deploy humanoid robots is no longer being led by nations but by cities. It’s not a question of the US against China, as there is no competition. The real competition is ...

It's been a big week for humanoid robots with a first-ever humanoid to directly connect to a low-Earth orbit satellite and ...

In 2026, China’s robotics sector is no longer defined primarily by defense headlines or experimental military prototypes. Instead, the country’s ...

China has made the development of humanoid robots a strategic priority in its tech battle with the U.S. Analysts see China taking an early lead in the technology with domestic firms ramping up ...

On the outskirts of Beijing, young Chinese entrepreneur Cheng Hao sits on an indoor soccer pitch – but this turf isn’t for humans. It’s where engineers working for his start-up, Booster Robotics, ...

The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet. By Meaghan Tobin and Xinyun Wu Reporting from Taipei, Taiwan Robots made by Chinese ...

While Taiwanese manufacturers historically held little sway in conventional industrial robotic arms, the AI robot era—exemplified by humanoid robots—is seen as a ...

To learn more about the CNBC CFO Council, visit cnbccouncils.com/cfo Elon Musk's bid to become the world's first trillionaire increasingly rests on a single ...

BEIJING, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In science fiction films, robots are portrayed as often an indispensable part of future life. They can participate in industrial production, operate in hazardous ...

Humanoid robots are having a moment. Companies are racing to build the market for robots, with Tesla's Optimus set to enter mass production next year. Morgan Stanley analysts identified 25 companies ...