China's humanoid robot boom
China leads the humanoid robot race - but are they finally useful? We explore how close AI-powered robots are to working in our homes, hospitals and factories.
Humanoid robots are suddenly everywhere - dancing, boxing, running marathons and even attempting surgery. China is leading the charge, producing the vast majority of the world's humanoid robots. But beyond the viral videos, are these machines actually useful?
Why has China emerged as the global leader in robot manufacturing? How is AI transforming what robots can do? And can countries like the US, Japan, and Germany keep pace?
In this episode, host Mariko Oi speaks to 麻豆社 Beijing correspondent Stephen McDonell and 麻豆社 cyber correspondent Joe Tidy about whether humanoid robots are finally becoming practical.
From robot butlers and factory workers to surgeons and carers, we explore how close we really are to living alongside humanoid robots and whether today's machines are groundbreaking technology or simply impressive demonstrations.
