🤖 China is making too many humanoids — and now it’s worried
Over 150 companies in China are building humanoid robots, with more popping up every month. Sounds futuristic, but regulators just called it what it is: a potential robotics bubble. Too many look-alike bots, not enough real innovation.
The twist? Humanoids are one of China’s official priority industries through 2030. The robotics index is up 26%, Citigroup expects explosive growth next year, and UBTech boasts 1B+ yuan in orders. The hype machine is running hot.
But real-world adoption? Barely visible. Lots of robots, not much impact. So the government wants to clean up: boost core tech, regulate market entry/exit, and push robots from expo booths into actual workplaces and homes.
Right now it’s less “AI revolution” and more “clone convention.”