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China's robotics firms shift from spectacle to scale, facing critical juncture

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Chinese robotics firms are at a critical juncture, moving from viral demonstrations to practical, large-scale deployment. The focus is shifting from impressive stunts to robots that offer reliability, autonomy, and economic value in real-world applications across sectors like logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare. This transition is driven by pressure to generate tangible returns and marks a significant evolution for the industry. AI

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China's robotics firms shift from spectacle to scale, facing critical juncture

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Howard Liu ·

    From spectacle to scale: why China’s robotics firms face a ‘critical juncture’

    At China’s annual World Robot Conference (WRC) that kicked off on Wednesday, the hall was filled with humanoid robots wowing visitors with feats of dexterity: from playing table tennis to performing drum solos. These eye-catching displays have helped China’s robotics industry win…

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