The excitement for humanoid robots has reached a fever pitch, but China warned the industry is at risk of a bubble much like the overhyped AI market.
It was observed that investments in humanoid robotics from last year have surged, with firms racing to get robots into the workplace and home. However, mass production still seems far away as engineers overcome crucial design challenges: from dexterous hands to full-body control systems that can carry out real-world tasks such as lifting heavy objects or cooking.