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ROBOTERA has raised funding toward general-purpose humanoid and service robots, which it is developing with UN support.

Leju Robotics has raised funding toward an IPO, while fellow Chinese humanoid developer Unitree showed its latest model.

The U.S. government’s proposed tariff on robots and medical devices has sparked concern around reshoring. It is soliciting public comment.

China is applying its electric vehicle playbook to robotics. Learn what’s real, what’s hype, and levers for U.S. competitiveness.

Expert panelists will discuss how the U.S. can foster innovation ecosystems and accelerate commercialization to compete with China.

A Unitree H1 robot took the lead in China’s first World Humanoid Robot Games, as teleoperated systems participated in multiple competitions.

Shaun Edwards, co-founder and CTO of Plus One Robotics, explains why the U.S. needs a national strategy that invests in STEM education.

Industrial robot demand and output will continue to rise in Asia-Pacific, but Europe is lagging, noted Interact Analysis.

ABB said the new robots address a range of needs in high-growth sectors, including electronics, consumer industries, and general industries.

With a high annual production capacity, ForwardX said the factory is well-positioned to meet the increasing demand for robotics systems.

Serve Robotics CEO and co-founder Ali Kashani discusses the growth of the sidewalk robotics business and the road ahead.

The National People’s Congress is planning a venture fund that could reach 1 trillion yuan as China focuses on producing and using robots.

WeRide said the GXR service area spans the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, including high-speed railway stations.

Cornerstone Robotics has completed clinical trials in multiple specialties, including urology, gynecology, and thoracic surgeries.

With more than 1 million trajectories from 100 robots, AgiBot said its model offers a high level of diversity and complexity.

In 2023, China surpassed Germany and Japan in robot density, putting it at the third most automated country worldwide.

In its annual World Service Robotics report, the IFR said that sales of medical, logistics, and hospitality robots have been growing.

CIIF 2024 showed the latest in China’s robotics industry, from cobots and industrial automation to humanoids.

There are no signs that the robotics industry’s long-term growth trend will end in the near future, said the IFR’s World Robotics report.

China has grown as both a robotics user and producer, and its government recently set out a roadmap including humanoids.

Humanoid robots are reaching maturity and are becoming viable for real-world applications. Five industry organizations have drafted guidelines for humanoid robot development in China.

Circus signed a memorandum of understanding with the Beijing University Food Raw Material Procurement Center.