China's Humanoid Robots Are Already Stealing Factory Jobs—from Shanghai to Detroit
Everyone figured the AI arms race would be all code and chat. Wrong. China's cranking out humanoid robots that bolt wheels on cars without a human touch—and GM's already shopping there.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- China's robotics surge combines AI deep learning with factory automation, targeting 'final assembly' tasks humans hate.
- Western firms like GM are already buying Chinese robots to cut jobs, proving global demand.
- State-backed funds and rapid demos signal humanoids going mainstream by late 2020s.
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Originally reported by The Guardian - AI
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