CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China ships more humanoid robots than the U.S. as investors diverge on AI bets

Chinese startups are churning out more humanoid robots than their U.S. rivals, despite far lower valuations.

China’s Robot Half Marathon Was More Than a Stunt

China’s humanoid robot half marathon showed real gains in speed and autonomy, even if the race still revealed clear technical limits.

BMW puts humanoid robots to work building EVs

BMW is deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in its Leipzig, Germany, factory after a successful pilot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that helped build over 30,000 vehicles.

China's humanoid robots race ahead, but analyst tempers hopes for near-term commercial use

Vey-Sern Ling of UBP remains cautious on the investment case for humanoid robotics. He cites a competitive landscape, lack of profitability and absence of real world use cases - all of which will make it difficult for investors to pick a winner.
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Disturbing video shows humanoid robots preparing for border patrol duties

Walker S2 is an adult-sized humanoid robot with legs, a torso, and arms. China is sending these robots to patrol their border with Vietnam.

Viral video shows humanoid robot chasing wild boars off street in bizarre encounter

A humanoid robot known as Edward Warchocki was caught on video chasing a group of wild boars off a Warsaw street, creating a surreal moment that has quickly spread online.