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- 1Robot makers race to secure humanoid training data▼Robot makers race to secure humanoid training data in US, China and Korea
Robotics companies in the United States, China and Korea are competing to secure training data for their humanoid robots, according to a news report. The race highlights how access to large, high-quality datasets is becoming a key battleground in the development of humanoids, alongside hardware and AI models.
- 2Foxconn and Alter launch Beijing Futekang humanoid robot venture▼Foxconn and Alter form Beijing Futekang to launch humanoid robot mass production platform
Foxconn and Alter have formed a new joint venture, Beijing Futekang, to build a mass production platform for humanoid robots. The move ties Foxconn's large-scale manufacturing capability to the fast-growing humanoid robotics sector, positioning the partners to industrialise robot assembly much as Foxconn did for consumer electronics. Industry watchers see it as a signal that humanoid robots are moving from prototypes toward volume production in China.
- 3Unitree Stages Large-Scale Humanoid Robot Livestream Performance●The World's Largest-Scale Full-Size Humanoid Robot Real-Time Livestream Performance
Chinese robotics company Unitree has staged what it calls the world's largest-scale performance by full-size humanoid robots, broadcast live and drawing hundreds of thousands of likes. Footage shows rows of the company's full-size humanoids moving in sync in real time. The display is being widely shared as evidence of how quickly China's robotics industry is scaling up its machines.
- 4Japan Considers Humanoid Robots to Replace Some Military Personnel●Japan to Consider Replacing Some Military Personnel with Humanoid Robots
Japan is reportedly considering replacing some of its military personnel with humanoid robots. The plan would see machines take over certain duties within the Self-Defense Forces, reflecting Tokyo's push to address recruitment shortfalls and a shrinking population. The proposal has drawn attention from defense and robotics watchers, who note Japan's advanced robotics industry and growing interest in automation for defense roles. Details on timelines and which positions could be affected remain limited.
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China has reportedly set a new record in robotics, according to a news headline circulating globally. Details of what the record involves — whether in industrial robot installations, humanoid development, or production output — were not specified in the coverage available. The claim adds to a string of recent Chinese milestones in automation and robotics that have drawn international attention.