The Great Humanoid Robot Race
China shipped most of the world's humanoid robots in 2025. Meet the seven companies leading the race — and the one force that will decide who wins.
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Insights & analysis
Deep Dives on China's Robotics Revolution
Beyond the names and numbers — analysis of the forces driving the world's fastest-moving robotics ecosystem. New articles added as the industry moves.
Why Chinese Robot Vacuums Rule the World
Before the humanoid hype, there was a quieter Chinese victory. How Ecovacs, Roborock and Narwal turned a niche gadget into a global category.
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China's Industrial Robot Takeover
In 2025, Chinese brands beat ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa and KUKA on their home turf for the first time. How Estun, Inovance and SIASUN did it.
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Inside the Money
More than ¥100 billion poured into China's humanoid startups in two years. The funding mechanics behind the boom — and where the money is heading.
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Start with the big picture
New to the industry?
Read the fundamentals before the deep dives — the history, the people and the full landscape.
Development History
From the first Chinese robot in 1980 to the humanoid mass-production era — four decades in six acts.
Timeline
Founders & Key Figures
The "Father of Chinese Robotics," the professor who spawned DJI, and the 20-something PhDs raising fortunes.
People
Companies & Startups
The complete landscape — humanoid, industrial, service, aerial and component players.
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Cutting-edge Products
From 10 m/s humanoids to banana-peeling robotic hands — the hardware defining the frontier.
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