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China tightens grip on global humanoid robot supply chain, evolves into economies of scale
At CES 2026, U.S. companies showcased technologies combining AI and humanoid robots, but China holds a strong position in the parts ecosystem and manufacturing, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called China world-leading in microelectronics, motors, rare earths and magnets. China has pursued government-led supply chain plans and standards, while companies such as Unitree ramped shipments and targeted fundraising via a Shanghai listing.
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K-battery industry targets mass production of all-solid-state batteries key to humanoids
South Korea\'s battery industry is ramping up a full-scale push from cell manufacturing to materials development with the goal of mass-producing all-solid-state batteries in 2027. The batteries are seen as a game-changer for humanoid robots, drones and other next-generation sectors, offering about 1,000 Wh/L energy density and higher safety than lithium-ion cells. Companies plan to showcase development progress and materials portfolios at InterBattery 2026.
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Ant Group steps up push to popularise AI robots from lab to field
China\'s Ant Group has drawn attention by open-sourcing its robot AI model for the first time as it seeks to bring robots from the lab into the field. A report said the move could accelerate competition in embodied intelligence, where systems perceive, reason and act in physical environments. Ant said its LingBot-VLA model aims for scalable deployment across industry, while acknowledging limits from real-world robot data and the need for more.
