Robots is a 2005 film about the journey of Rodney Copperbottom, an inventor who pursues his dream of working in the city for his childhood idol. When he gets there, though, he’s not only ...

It's not just people — in China, the robots are also getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Friday was dress rehearsal day for four cute humanoid robots, each about 95 centimeters (3 feet) ...

Folks, it finally happened: they gave a robot a sword. Over the past few years, engineers have often used dancing and martial arts to showcase their humanoid robots. Now to ring in the Chinese New ...

BEIJING — China’s most-watched TV show, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, on Monday showcased the country’s cutting-edge industrial policy and Beijing’s push to dominate humanoid robots and the ...

Elon Musk said Thursday that Tesla’s Optimus robots should be available to the public by the end of next year, after the company refines the technology. “That’s when we are confident that its very ...

China's humanoid robots have demonstrated a brand new skill – kung fu. Dozens of Unitree bots took to the stage at the CCTV Spring Festival gala, which is China's most–watched TV show. Wearing red ...

The martial arts performance "WuBot" at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala. Photo: Screenshot from CCTV 2026 Spring Festival Gala The dazzling performances by humanoid robots at China's 2026 Spring ...

Robots and other automation technologies could replace 20% of U.S. jobs over the next two decades, according to economists. Researchers with investment advisory firm Oxford Economics said in a report ...

China's most-watched TV show, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, on Monday showcased the country's cutting-edge industrial policy ‌and Beijing's push to dominate humanoid robots and the future of ...

CEO Elon Musk recently touted enormous potential for Tesla’s robotaxi, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered at-home robots, and solar panels. All these industries, however, are already rife with ...

Simply sign up to the Global Economy myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. You know the China story. Population? Huge. Economy? Very huge. Trade surpluses? Really huge. Maybe too huge. Even ...

China's most-watched TV show will showcase the country's cutting-edge industrial policy and Beijing's push to dominate humanoid robots and the future of manufacturing. Four rising humanoid robot ...