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China and U.S. Compete for Dominance in Humanoid Robots as AI Revolutionizes Manufacturing

by Team Lumida
March 30, 2025
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  • Chinese startups like UBTech and Deep Robotics are rapidly advancing humanoid robot technology, leveraging real-world factory applications to train robots faster and more effectively.
  • The U.S. maintains an edge in semiconductors, software, and precision components, with companies like Tesla and Agility Robotics testing humanoids in industrial settings.
  • China’s government has prioritized humanoid robots as part of a $138 billion state investment fund, aiming to lead the global market by 2027.
  • Humanoid robots, powered by AI and advanced chips, are expected to revolutionize industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, but widespread adoption remains years away.

What Happened?

China and the U.S. are locked in a race to develop humanoid robots capable of performing complex tasks in real-world environments. Chinese startup UBTech is training its Walker S robots to sort auto parts and load containers at Geely’s luxury EV factories, while U.S.-based Agility Robotics is testing humanoids in Amazon warehouses.

China’s advantage lies in its vast manufacturing ecosystem, which provides real-world data for robots to learn and improve. UBTech’s robots, for example, are learning faster by working in factories, where they encounter challenges like uneven container weights that can’t be simulated in labs.

Meanwhile, U.S. companies like Tesla and Figure are focusing on AI-powered humanoids for industrial and consumer applications. Tesla’s Optimus robots have been showcased performing tasks like bartending and gift distribution, though they still rely on human operators for control.


Why It Matters?

Humanoid robots represent the next frontier in AI and robotics, with the potential to transform labor-intensive industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and elder care. China’s aggressive push into this sector, supported by government funding and its manufacturing prowess, could give it a significant edge in scaling production and reducing costs.

However, the U.S. remains a leader in critical technologies like AI chips, with Nvidia dominating the market for the advanced processors needed to power humanoid robots. The competition between the two nations could shape the future of global labor markets and industrial automation.

The high cost of humanoid robots, currently in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, remains a barrier to widespread adoption. However, analysts predict that China’s manufacturing efficiency could eventually halve the cost of these robots, similar to its dominance in the electric vehicle market.


What’s Next?

The competition between China and the U.S. in humanoid robotics is expected to play out over decades as the technology matures. Both nations will need to overcome challenges such as improving robot dexterity, battery life, and AI capabilities.

China aims to deliver 10,000 humanoid robots annually by 2027, with companies like UBTech targeting clients such as Foxconn. In the U.S., startups like Agility Robotics and Figure are focusing on industrial applications, while Tesla continues to refine its Optimus robots.

Policymakers in the U.S. are also considering restrictions on Chinese humanoid robots, citing national security concerns, which could further intensify the rivalry. Investors and industry stakeholders should monitor developments in AI, robotics, and manufacturing as this competition unfolds.

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