China’s top economic planning body has issued a warning about the burgeoning humanoid robotics industry, suggesting the sector may be inflating into a speculative bubble. The announcement echoes concerns previously raised regarding the AI sector’s rapid, and sometimes unsubstantiated, growth. A flood of investment capital is flowing into humanoid robotics ventures across China, despite limited real-world applications demonstrated to date. This influx raises fears of overcapacity, which could ultimately stifle genuine research and development efforts. Currently, over 150 humanoid robotics companies are operating within China, fueled by the government’s designation of the technology as a national priority. Analysts suggest the warning aims to promote sustainable, innovation-driven growth rather than a potentially damaging speculative boom.
China Signals Caution on Rapid Growth in Humanoid Robotics
