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China robot maker Unitree's post-listing slump sparks bubble fears

The post-listing selloff in the company, one of the world's largest producers of quadruped and humanoid robots, has also led to soul-searching over China's listing mechanism, which some analysts say distorts prices.

The Economic Times

Ukraine’s robot and drone parade offers a glimpse of the future of war

Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day with a military display unlike any it had staged before: robots on the streets of Kyiv, naval drones on the Dnipro river and UAVs in the skies above the capital, showcasing technologies that have transformed the battlefield since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Euronews

Goldman Sachs says America’s energy sector will need 500,000 more workers by 2030—and humanoid robots may have to step in

America’s energy sector is thriving thanks to AI. The only issue? There aren’t enough workers to meet the demand.

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Robots have smashed human world records for the 100m sprint and high jump at China’s ‘robot Olympics’ — but the biggest hurdle is stopping safely

The second World Humanoid Robot Games have got underway in China, and records are falling.

TechRadar

Beijing Robot Games: humanoids take on sprints, football and tai chi

More than 2,000 robots compete in races, football and tai chi at the Beijing Robot Games, testing the movement and stability of humanoid machines.

Euronews

Chinese robots beat human 100-metre, 400-metre records at Beijing games

Chinese robots beat the human records in the 100-metre and 400-metre races at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, which opened on Saturday for a five-day run, showcasing rapid advances in artificial intelligence-driven robotics technology.

Bangkok Post

Viral Clip Puts Elon Musk's AI Job Predictions Back in Focus as He Forecasts Economic Boom in 5 to 7 Years

Elon Musk predicts AI and robotics could double the economy in 5-7 years, with humanoid robots reaching 100 million units. He envisions work becoming optional in 10-20 years.

International Business Times UK

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Humanoid robots sprint, play soccer and set records at Beijing games, in photos

More than 2,000 humanoid robots run, play table tennis and soccer, and are setting records at the ongoing World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, highlighting China’s rapid advances in robotics amid a tech race with the United States.

The Independent UK

Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record in China

Humanoid robots smashed sprinting records and competed in boxing, football and martial arts at Beijing’s World Robot Games, including running legend Usain Bolt's record for the 100-metre dash. The robo-athletes drew cheers from hundreds of spectators and showcased China’s growing dominance in humanoid robotics.

France 24

Humanoid robots shatter Usain Bolt's 100m record, hits 23.8 mph before crashing into foam pads — video shows Tiangong Ultra logging 9.39-second sprint before colliding with padded wall

Two robots at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing beat Usain Bolt's 2009 100-meter dash world record. The Tiangong Ultra set a record of 9.39 seconds, while the Honor Lightning achieved a 9.47 record time, breaking the Jamaican runner's 9.58-second record.

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Chinese humanoid robot beats Bolt's 100-metre world record time

"In 1 year alone the robots competing have become twice as fast. This highlights the pace of advancement both in the market, and specifically in Chinese robotics," organisers of the World Humanoid Robot Games said.

Euronews

Meet Frank Lucci, the 18-year-old Texas student who built a high-precision robot sensor for under $25; it is nearly 20 times cheaper than existing options

Imagine building a tiny piece of technology that tells robots exactly how they are moving, and doing it for the cost of a typical dinner. This is exactly what 18-year-old Texas student Frank Lucci set out to do with SubArc, an innovative high-resolution sensor designed to make precision robotics more…

The Times of India

Humanoid robots are beating human records. Now comes the hard part

China's humanoid robots are competing in sports and factory simulations. These robots demonstrated impressive speed, surpassing human world records in sprints. The games also test robots in practical tasks like packaging and cable connections. This event highlights advancements in China's industrial robotics sector. The true value will be seen when…

The Economic Times

Tiangong Ultra, the Chinese humanoid robot that beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record, barely made the human cut in a Half-Marathon last year

Tiangong Ultra, a Chinese humanoid robot, achieved an astonishing feat by completing 100 meters in just 9.39 seconds, eclipsing the legendary Usain Bolt's record. This impressive sprint showcases a remarkable advancement from its earlier half-marathon struggles; the rapid progression in the field of humanoid robotics and the exciting future that…

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Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record at Beijing games

A Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds. This impressive speed surpassed Usain Bolt's previous world record of 9.58 seconds. Another robot, Honor's Lightning, also finished faster than Bolt's record time. These results show significant improvement from last year's games. China views humanoid robots as…

The Independent UK

Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games

Chinese humanoid robots have set records including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Fortune

CEO of viral backflipping robot company says robots may be years from their ‘ChatGPT moment,’ even after investors sent his stock soaring 460%

CEO Wang Xingxing says humanoid robots still struggle to match humans and adapt to unfamiliar tasks.

The Economic Times

Missed the AI rally? After bumper 600% market debut, Chinese robot maker Unitree's CEO still feels a software leap is years away

Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree made a spectacular stock market debut in Shanghai, with shares soaring 600% over the IPO price. However, CEO Wang Xingxing cautioned that a major software breakthrough for humanoid robots could still be years away, despite growing optimism around embodied AI and the global robotics market.

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Tech Brief (Aug. 21): Memory-Chip Maker YMTC Moves Closer to Shanghai IPO

Unitree shares decline as founder flags limits of humanoid robots, MiniMax launches new AI-native creation platform

Tom’s Guide

‘Physical AI and robotics will take every physical task in the next 2-5 years’: Neura Robotics CEO says writing on the wall for human labor

The CEO of a robotics company claims AI and robots will replace physical labor soon.

The Economic Times

Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscle

China’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global robot race. While the US remains stronger in AI and advanced robotics, China has a major advantage in manufacturing scale, supply chains and a huge domestic market.

The Conversation

Aliens at 40: from wearable cameras to exoskeletons, here are the technologies the film predicted

Director James Cameron’s acclaimed sci-fi movie Aliens turns 40 in August. It’s a sequel to Ridley Scott’s claustrophobic breakout hit Alien, made in 1979. Where the original featured one terrifying creature, Cameron’s movie features hundreds – and pits them against a squad of space marines.

International Business Times

Unitree Founder Says Humanoid Robots May Take a Decade To Jump To The Mainstream

Wang Xingxing said truly versatile humanoid robots could still be five to 10 years away if development moves slowly, offering a reality check after the company's blockbuster Shanghai market debut.

The Independent UK

The most terrifying and futuristic humanoid machines on display at China’s World Robot Conference

Chinese robot firms are wooing potential ⁠customers and investors at the World Robot Conference

Benzinga

Humanoid Robots Still a Decade Away From Their ‘ChatGPT Moment,’ Unitree Founder Says After Blockbuster IPO Debut

Unitree Robotics‘ founder, Wang Xingxing, has predicted that humanoid robots may need up to a decade to reach their “ChatGPT moment”, following the company’s successful market debut.

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