The Wall Street Journal reports that China is doubling down on humanoid robotics, not just to build them, but to make them useful. State-backed programs are focused on fixing one big flaw: clumsy, error-prone behavior on factory floors. The goal is reliability, not just novelty, robots that can actually work alongside humans day after day. If China succeeds, it won’t just export electronics. It could export a new kind of workforce.

Nov 8, 2025 · 8:12 PM UTC

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State backing means they can afford to fail for years until it works. No quarterly earnings pressure. That's a structural advantage in capital-intensive hardware that compounds over time.
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Elon should take note: These efforts will enhance Optimus technologically but significantly diminish its potential profit margins.
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That’s a fascinating shift moving from flashy prototypes to reliable, industrial-grade humanoids is where the real disruption begins. If China cracks consistency and cost, they won’t just redefine robotics they’ll reshape global labor dynamics.
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China's robot efforts are commendable, but the UAE's AI advancements in robotics are positioning it as a leader in workforce transformation, aligning well with global innovation trends.
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..... and soon there will be less reasons for anyone to pay humans.... eventually it's gonna be: robots workin' fer robots!! 👇⌛️
Soon, we're going back to the jungle, right next to our fellow distant relative: the monkey. Monkey gonna laugh hard, and tell us “LOL, welcome back. took you awhile”. #AI #AIArt #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #DeepLearning #Engineering #Future