Chinese regulators are slowing a rush of humanoid-robot companies seeking stock-market listings, putting greater scrutiny on one of the country's hottest technology sectors after soaring valuations ran ahead of evidence that robots are being deployed commercially at scale.
Regulators have used informal "window guidance" to hold back some proposed listings, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. While no formal ban has been imposed, the tighter approach has effectively slowed humanoid-robot IPOs as regulators examine valuations and the commercial strength of companies seeking to go public.
