Humanoid Robots Are Lousy Co-Workers. China Wants to Be First to Change That.
U.S. and China are racing to build a truly useful humanoid worker. Whoever wins could gain a huge edge in countless industries.
UBTech humanoid robots at a Geely-owned automotive factory. VIDEO: Zeekr
By
Raffaele Huang
March 29, 2025 11:00 pm ET
For the past few weeks, Chinese engineers have gathered in the factory of a luxury electric-vehicle brand to test a new technology the country’s leadership considers vital to its rivalry with the U.S.