Shanghai hosted a robot carnival on a public holiday, featuring humanoid robots and robotic toys, including a mini robotic dog performing stunts. The event took place at an R&D center on the city's outskirts, attracting families eager to see the latest in robotics technology. The center houses over 100 companies focused on developing and manufacturing robotic systems, highlighting China’s leadership in the field, according to technologyreview.com.
The carnival displayed a variety of robots designed for both entertainment and practical tasks. Visitors watched demonstrations such as a quadrupedal robot climbing stairs and engaged in playful battles between remote-controlled robots firing water beads. The event emphasized embodied AI, where artificial intelligence is integrated into physical machines, a key element of China’s latest five-year plan for AI development, technologyreview.com reported.
China dominates the global humanoid robot market, producing nearly 90% of the more than 13,000 two-armed, two-legged robots delivered worldwide last year. The country’s focus on embedding AI into physical systems aims to bring artificial intelligence into everyday life, making robots more accessible and functional for various applications. This carnival exemplifies the progress and public engagement in robotics within China’s broader AI strategy, according to technologyreview.com.
The robot carnival in Shanghai continues to showcase innovations from over 100 robotics companies based at the R&D hub, reflecting China’s commitment to advancing embodied AI. The event drew large crowds, including families and children, eager to experience the latest robotic technologies firsthand, technologyreview.com noted.