NEW: China unveils humanoid kung fu robots to showcase its “technological might” to the West, according to the Telegraph.
About two dozen robots were seen performing martial arts, parkour, and breakdancing.
The performance was broadcast on state television during China’s… pic.twitter.com/BukVOYQh36
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About two dozen robots were seen performing martial arts, parkour, and breakdancing. The performance was broadcast on state television during China’s Lunar New Year’s Eve show. According to a 2024 US government report, China was “deploying significant government support for the humanoid robot industry in the form of subsidies. tax breaks, and development zones.” About 3 years ago, Beijing’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said it “wanted to see thousands of humanoids in farms, factories and houses” by 2025. (Telegraph) “You can’t imagine how fast Chinese humanoid robots are evolving,” the Chinese embassy in the US posted on social media. This is insane. Post at X




