China’s humanoid robots shift toward industrial uses at Beijing World Robot Conference

Bloomberg reported that at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, the founder of Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree said humanoid robots could become commercially widespread within two years. The conference also saw growing interest in practical applications such as factory assembly lines and household chores.

For manufacturers evaluating humanoid robots and planners of household devices, it is important that attention is shifting from demonstration uses to specific tasks such as factory assembly lines and household chores. At least at this conference, the settings where the robots might be used were publicly identified. The Unitree founder’s outlook, presented as the company’s view, suggests that discussions of applications are becoming more focused on practical use.