From podium to production line: China's robots ace the sprint, but stumble on the real test
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The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games put China's rapid advances in robotics on full display — but beyond the record-breaking sprints and human-robot sports demonstrations, the event raised a tougher question for the industry: can humanoid robots move past the highlight reel and become reliable, economically viable workers?
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