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China's Industrial Automation Boom

Updated 2026-08-24 23:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

China is experiencing a rapid expansion of its robotic workforce, with over two million robots now operating in factories. Meanwhile, startups are developing better training methods for humanoid robots to enhance their human-like capabilities.

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BBC News

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding

There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

2026-08-24 22:13 UTC

CNBC

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Robots need help learning human skills. These AI companies are rushing to meet the demand

Humanoid robots still take a long time to complete human tasks. Several startups in China are trying different ways to collect and use training data better.

2026-08-24 23:00 UTC