The World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing on Wednesday coinciding with humanoid maker Unitree going public in Shanghai, as the world faces a new “China shock” from advanced AI technology, experts said.
While earlier economic disruption to the West centered around traditional manufacturing, Chinese policymakers are honing in on the “new new three” sectors of pharmaceuticals, robots, and AI to drive export growth.
Earlier this week, Unitree revealed a “Superman” robot that can jump more than six feet in the air and sprint at a speed of nearly 30 miles per hour, spurring investor enthusiasm for Chinese humanoids that can already dance and perform martial arts. The “tougher test,” Reuters wrote, is proving they can “work reliably to generate economic value.”
