Industry Overview - The report discusses the first ever World Humanoid robot games, showcasing the potential and limitations of embodied AI [1][2] - The games serve as a trial for robots in agility, endurance, and battery life, with some competing in practical job skills [2] - The event highlights China's government backing of AI development to close the gap with the United States, investing tens of billions of dollars [4] Market Trends and Projections - Morgan Stanley predicts China will have 302.3 million humanoid robots in use by 2050, significantly ahead of the US projection of 77.7 million [6] - The games are a promotional push to integrate humanoids into daily life, drawing a curious crowd [4][5] Company Activities - Starbot, a company from California, uses robots in customer service and already works with restaurants [3]
Robots from 16 countries compete in World Humanoid Robot games in Beijing
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