Topic: China

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Flexiv showcases adaptive, force-controlled robotics at CIIF 2025

September 23, 2025 · Flexiv is fielding its largest appearance to date at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF) in Shanghai, showcasing its adaptive, force-controlled robots.

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RealMan Robotics launches Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center in Beijing

September 3, 2025 · RealMan Robotics launched a Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center in Beijing, to deliver high-quality data and embodied intelligence technologies worldwide.

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Report: Pharmaceutical robots market expected to reach $490.1 million by 2034

August 11, 2025 · Global Market Insights reports that the pharmaceutical robots market will grow to nearly $500 million by 2034, driven by increased demand for automated pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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UBTECH Robotics’ Walker S2 humanoid robot offers autonomous battery swap capabilities

July 30, 2025 · UBTECH Robotics showcased how its new Walker S2 humanoid robot can perform autonomous battery swapping, which enables 24/7 operations.

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WeRide secures permit for autonomous Robotaxi operation in Shanghai

July 28, 2025 · WeRide secured its tenth Robotaxi autonomous driving permit in Shanghai at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, expanding the deployments for the technology.

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Pudu Robotics launches PUDU CC1 Pro AI-powered autonomous cleaning robot

July 26, 2025 · Pudu Robotics launched the PUDU CC1 Pro, the newest version of its AI-powered autonomous line of cleaning robots.

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Pudu Robotics launches PUDU MT1 Vac AI-powered robotic sweeper and vacuum

July 20, 2025 · Pudu Robotics launched the PUDU MT1 Vac, an AI-powered robotic sweeper and vacuum that looks to meet rising demand for dry cleaning in commercial and industrial settings.

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Report: Global collaborative robot shipment growth dropped to a new 13.8% low in 2024

July 19, 2025 · Interact Analysis reports that global collaborative robot shipment growth dropped to a new low in 2024, but predicts demand strengthening 2025-2029 for cobot orders.

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Report: Mobile robot market forecast slashed amid tariff uncertainty

July 15, 2025 · Market research firm Interact Analysis released a revised mobile robot market forecast for 2025, slashing $800 million and lowering growth predictions around the globe.

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BlueSpoon Robotics launches AI agent-powered yogurt kiosk robot

June 20, 2025 · BlueSpoon Robotics launched YogBot, an AI-powered yogurt bowl-making robot in China that operates 24/7 in a compact footprint.

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VIDEO: Unitree G1 humanoids compete in robot combat tournament in China

May 27, 2025 · Unitree’s G1 humanoids represented the sole competitors in the CMG World Robot Tournament, a humanoid robot combat tournament, featuring boxing-style combat between robots.

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Global robot picking market, despite short-term challenges, has long-term growth potential

March 5, 2025 · Market intelligence group Interact Analysis said the global robot picking market has long-term growth potential despite short-term challenges affecting immediate investment.

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DeepSeek releases ChatGPT-like AI model, U.S. tech stocks tumble

January 27, 2025 · DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence startup, released its R1 AI model in late January 2025, sending tech stocks tumbling in the U.S. thanks to its similarities to ChatGPT.

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Global robot density hits 162 units, up 118% since 2016

November 20, 2024 · According to the International Federation of Robotics, global robot density reached a record 162 robots per 10,000 employees in 2023, doubling in just seven years.

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Circus SE rolls out CA-1 food production robots across Beijing education institutions

August 13, 2024 · Circus SE has deployed 5,400 of its CA-1 food production robots across Beijing education institutions that will build and scale the autonomous food supply network in China’s capital.

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China Robotic Surgical System Market Soars

December 6, 2023 · China is experiencing a surge in the adoption of robotic systems across various healthcare domains.

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Elite Robots Gets an Order of 3,000 Cobots From a Fortune 500 Company

October 27, 2023 · Elite Robots said it is positioning itself as a market leader by expanding its collaborative offerings worldwide.

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JOUAV Designs Commercial VTOL Drones to Navigate Industry Trends

October 8, 2023 · JOUAV has developed industrial vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aerial systems that it said use AI and modular payloads to gather data for inspection, security, and other uses.

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World Robotics Report 2023 Shows Ongoing Global Growth in Installations, Finds IFR

September 26, 2023 · The World Robotics Report for 2023 found that the automotive, electronics, and metals industries still lead demand for industrial automation.

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Scape Technologies Sells Shares to Further Develop Bin Picking Robots

August 18, 2023 · Scape Technologies, which applies 3D vision to bin picking modules that connect with leading robot arms, is offering shares and working with its Chinese affiliate to continue scaling.

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