A Chinese humanoid robot company has made its debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market. Views have emerged that the Xi Jinping administration's industrial policy is driving growth, while the company is said to be expanding its competitiveness even as US regulations tighten.
On 19 August, the Chinese humanoid robot company "宇樹科技" made its debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market. It became the first humanoid robot company to list in mainland China, drawing attention to its future performance.
Against the backdrop of the Xi Jinping administration's AI and robotics policies, China has set out its aim of securing global leadership in the humanoid robotics field. At international competitions and other events, the government has made clear its policy of using AI to support global economic growth and applying it to humanoid robots.
China's robotics industry is developing a diverse range of types, including quadruped robots and industrial robotic arms, while the humanoid segment is growing rapidly. Even with US restrictions and export bans, the decline in competitiveness is expected to be limited, and an increasing number of leading figures in the global information sector are pointing this out.
There are calls for Japan to strengthen its policy response to advances in China's robotics industry, including talent development and financial support. Reports suggest concern that delays could cause Japan to fall further behind in the domestic robotics sector.