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        "msgid": "this-is-proof-that-china-wants-to-excel-in-humanoid-robots-1776397868",
        "date": "2026-04-17 09:34:59",
        "title": "This is Proof That China Wants to Excel in Humanoid Robots",
        "author": "Yudha Pratomo",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "China is advancing its technological ambitions through the launch of its first humanoid robot factory in Guangdong, capable of producing 10,000 units annually in collaboration between Leju Robotics and Dongfang Precision Science and Technology. The facility employs efficient assembly processes, integrating 24 stages and 77 inspection points to produce one robot every 30 minutes, followed by rigorous testing to ensure industrial readiness. While production scales up across Chinese firms like Agibot and Unitree Robotics, the primary challenge remains in refining software for effective real-world operations, highlighting China's push for dominance in this emerging field.",
        "content": "<p>Humanoid robots, or robots capable of moving in a manner resembling\nhumans, have become one of China\u2019s major ambitions in the field of\ntechnology. One piece of evidence is the humanoid robot factory that\nbegan operating in Guangdong, China, since the end of March 2026. This\nfirst humanoid robot factory in China has a large production capacity,\nup to 10,000 humanoid robots per year. The factory was established as a\nresult of the collaboration between Leju Robotics and Dongfang Precision\nScience and Technology. To assemble humanoid robots, the factory\nintegrates 24 assembly stages and 77 inspection points. With this\nsupport, the factory can produce one robot in 30 minutes, 50 percent\nmore efficient than conventional assembly methods. Before leaving the\nproduction line, each robot also undergoes 41 work condition simulation\ntests to ensure that every humanoid robot can move beyond demonstrations\nand enter industrial operations. As part of the collaboration, Leju\nRobotics is responsible for developing the robot\u2019s design and software,\nwhile Dongfang Precision handles large-scale production, system\nintegration, and after-sales support. This trend is also evident in\nother Chinese robotics companies that are similarly pursuing large-scale\nproduction. Agibot, for example, has just announced their 10,000th\nhumanoid robot. Meanwhile, Unitree Robotics is seeking funding of around\n580 million US dollars to support the construction of a factory with a\nproduction capacity of up to 75,000 units per year. Although production\ncontinues to increase, the main challenge in the humanoid robot industry\ncurrently is no longer quantity, but rather software development.\nExisting software systems still need to be refined so that robots can\nwork effectively in the real world, meaning the role of human-like\nrobots is not yet fully optimal, as summarised by KompasTekno from\nInteresting Engineer.<\/p>",
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