Chinese startups are churning out more humanoid robots than their U.S. rivals, despite far lower valuations.

China’s Canton Fair 2026 opens with a powerful robotics showcase, highlighting humanoid machines and automation systems already transforming global industries.

This ain't teleoperation. Chinese researchers have tested a new, much quicker and easier method of teaching robots to play tennis, and the results look like a breakthrough in machine learning and real-world AI. What does it take to be a decent sportsperson?