# Humanoid hype: Chinese robots at World Robot Conference leave US wary

https://mins.news/en/video/26737

- Global News, 2026-08-19 23:02 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHBwvDrqTMs

> The power struggle between Washington and Beijing is extending into robotics, as China pours money and ambition into an industry developing alongside artificial intelligence. The World Robot Conference opened in Beijing on Wednesday with products aimed at transforming factory work and daily life. Unitree, known for its backflipping humanoids, saw its shares close 460% higher on debut.

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