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With the global race for artificial intelligence and robotics technology in full swing, David Muir takes a closer look at the humanoid robots being built in China – and how it could help humans with home chores and factory labor.

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China asserts dominance in the humanoid race Yesterday, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced key 2025 achievements in AI and robotics: - The embodied intelligence sector (AI-integrated robotics) attracted over 40 billion yuan ($5.7B) in financing and involved more than 350 companies. - Humanoid robotics surged, with domestic manufacturers exceeding 140 and more than 330 humanoid models released. A separate report by market research firm Omdia shows that global shipments of Chinese humanoids exceeded 13,000 units. Here's a glimpse of a humanoid factory in Shanghai:
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China asserts dominance in the humanoid race Yesterday, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced key 2025 achievements in AI and robotics: - The embodied intelligence sector (AI-integrated robotics) attracted over 40 billion yuan ($5.7B) in financing and involved more than 350 companies. - Humanoid robotics surged, with domestic manufacturers exceeding 140 and more than 330 humanoid models released. A separate report by market research firm Omdia shows that global shipments of Chinese humanoids exceeded 13,000 units. Here's a glimpse of a humanoid factory in Shanghai:

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