August 12, 2024
Humanoid robotics boosts China’s innovation drive
As the sun rises over the southeast Beijing suburb of E-Town, a mesmerizing scene unfolds. Stretching lean arms and legs, running at a precise pace and practicing Tai Chi, the participants are not your typical grey-haired men. They look elegant, energetic and like human beings. Yes, they’re not our kind — they’re humanoid robots. A staff member demonstrates a gesture-controlled robot during the AI World Conference 2024 in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. PHOTO: XINHUA A staff member demonstrates a gesture-controlled robot during the AI World Conference 2024 in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. PHOTO: XINHUA As rising


