Unitree, China’s humanoid robotics firm, saw its shares soar 460% on its Shanghai stock market debut on Wednesday, as investors rally behind homegrown beneficiaries of the A.I. boom.

Chinese robot makers showed off humanoids sorting parcels, packing mobile phones and helping with household chores at a Beijing conference on Wednesday, seeking to demonstrate a shift from crowd-pleasing

By Qiaoyi Li and Laurie Chen BEIJING, Aug 19 (Reuters) - China's robot makers showcased their latest machines at a Beijing conference on Wednesday, seeking to convince investors and customers that the technology is moving forward for broader commercial adoption.

China’s humanoid robot industry is expanding at remarkable speed, backed by billions in investment, government policy and a growing number of companies. Yet viral demonstrations and ambitious production targets tell only part of the story.

The 36-year-old CEO behind robotics company Unitree, Wang Xingxing, said Thursday the industry's breakthrough, or "ChatGPT moment," could take "2 to 3 years at the fastest, and 5 or even 10 years at the slowest," according to a translation of a speech he gave at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, previously reported by CNBC.

China leads the global humanoid robot boom, with rapid growth and investment focused on turning advanced robotics into practical industrial and commercial applications. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks

Unitree’s IPO will gauge investors’ appetite for a technology that has yet to prove its commercial viability amid intensifying geopolitical tensions.

Chinese company Unitree Robotics based the designs for its most successful robot dogs on innovations fueled by the U.S. military.