China slows humanoid robot IPO rush as hype outruns realityChinese regulators are putting the brakes on a rush of humanoid-robot companies seeking listings, people familiar with the matter said, as ...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Chinese 'robot brain' startup sees ChatGPT-style breakthrough as soon as next yearDespite impressive hardware advances allowing Chinese humanoids to sprint, dance and do backflips on command, Chinese robot firms are incre...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
China's Xpeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakersThe company plans to offer its electrical and electronic architecture, cockpit systems, Turing AI chips, and advanced-driver assistance sof...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatChina is rapidly advancing humanoid robot research for potential military deployment. Military institutions are testing these robots agains...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatTwo days after the Games ended, the People's Liberation Army's official newspaper drew its own conclusions from the show. The PLA Daily cal...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats upInvestors and entrepreneurs are paying thousands of dollars for rare access to Chinese factories, seeking a front-row seat to what many bel...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
China is putting scientists on public giant screens but in India..: Harsh Goenka questions why Indian hoardings dominated by politicians and film stars instead of scientists, teachers, doctors and innovatorsHarsh Goenka advocates for showcasing scientists and nation-builders on public hoardings. He contrasts India's billboards with China's disp...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Global Market: China’s IPO boom gains momentum as AI, robotics fuel investor appetiteChina’s IPO market is gaining momentum, fuelled by strong investor appetite for AI, robotics and advanced technology companies. Hong Kong a...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
AI and robotics drive an IPO boom in China as Shein lists in Hong KongIn the latest big stock listing, shares in China-founded e-commerce and fast fashion giant Shein are due to debut Tuesday in Hong Kong in a...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
China robot maker Unitree's post-listing slump sparks bubble fearsThe post-listing selloff in the company, one of the world's largest producers of quadruped and humanoid robots, has also led to soul-search...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
In 1999, local government of Fujian started low-budget robotics sport competitions for college teams, decades later Beijing's Robot Olympics is making global headlines. Investment, innovation to government policies - Here's what have gone behind the doorsBeijing's 2021 five-year blueprint for the robotics sector had promised subsidies, research tax breaks and financing, setting a goal for Ch...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Xpeng's robotics unit valued at over $6.3 billion after record funding roundThe proceeds will be used to develop robotics hardware and software, train and refine physical AI models, collect high-quality data, build...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Humanoid robots are beating human records. Now comes the hard partChina's humanoid robots are competing in sports and factory simulations. These robots demonstrated impressive speed, surpassing human world...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record at Beijing gamesA Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds. This impressive speed surpassed Usain Bolt's previous world r...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China's robot gamesChina's robot games have transformed from academic contests to national showcases. These competitions now highlight commercial product deve...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscleChina’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global r...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO saysThe global AI boom that has reshaped the world economy was sparked in late 2022 by ChatGPT's breakthrough large language model, a watersh...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST