Lunar New Year, China and humanoid robots
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Robots perform sophisticated human movements as Beijing sends a message to the world.
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China flexes AI muscle at lunar gala in viral video, showcases kung fu robots to the West (watch)
China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala featured advanced humanoid robots performing complex kung fu and acrobatics for a global audience. The display highlighted China’s rapid AI and robotics progress, showcasing remarkable agility and coordination.
Nike's Project Amplify and consumer exoskeletons like Hypershell X are bringing wearable robotics to market, with powered footwear targeting 2028 release.
Nvidia and Google are among a handful of major tech giants developing models for robotics and so-called "phyiscal AI."
Eye-catching martial arts performance at China gala had viewers and experts wondering what else humanoids can do
Traditional safety protocols weren’t designed for self-improving systems, which raises important questions about validation, oversight and accountability.
Most robot headlines follow a familiar script: a machine masters one narrow trick in a controlled lab, then comes the bold promise that everything is about to change. I usually tune those stories out. We have heard about robots taking over since science ...