China Just Held a Cleaning Robot Competition. This Is the Future of Fully Automated Cities
China recently hosted a national cleaning robot competition, and the results point directly to the future we are racing toward. The event showcased dozens of autonomous robots tackling some of the toughest, most repetitive tasks in public sanitation. They scrubbed floors, cleaned restrooms, collected trash, and navigated crowded public areas without human intervention.
The Robot Janitor Has Arrived: Zerith H1 Takes Over Toilet Cleaning in China
The era of the robot janitor is officially here, and it is starting in the bathrooms.
Zerith Robotics’ H1 wheeled humanoid is now performing some of the toughest and least desirable tasks in hotels, malls, and public buildings across China. This is not a lab demo or a staged showcase. These robots are already on shift, scrubbing toilets, wiping sinks, mopping floors, vacuuming hallways, and restocking restroom amenities.
Yes, a robot is cleaning the toilets.
And it is doing it autonomously.
PHYBOT C1: A New Embodied AI Partner Arrives
The future of personal robotics just gained another strong competitor. PHYBOT has officially unveiled the C1, a compact humanoid robot built for homes, social environments, and everyday interactive scenarios. Standing at 128 centimeters and weighing 28 kilograms, the C1 combines friendly design with real engineering capability, making it one of the most promising new entries in the embodied AI space.
Introducing the $1,400 Bumi HouseBot - A New Dawn in Affordable Humanoids
In what may be heralded as a turning point in the consumer robotics market, Chinese startup Noetix Robotics has unveiled the Bumi humanoid robot, priced at $1,400 and aimed squarely at home and educational use.
UBTECH’s Walker S2: Ushering in the Next Generation of Industrial Humanoids
UBTECH Robotics has officially raised the bar in industrial robotics with the unveiling of Walker S2, its next-generation humanoid robot engineered for round-the-clock performance, intelligent perception, and human-robot collaboration at scale. More than just an upgrade, Walker S2 represents a foundational leap in industrial humanoid utility and autonomy.
MagicBot Z1: China’s MagicLab Unveils the Next Leap in Humanoid Robotics
In a bold step toward the domestic integration of humanoid robotics, Chinese robotics firm MagicLab has unveiled a sneak peek of its latest creation: MagicBot Z1. Designed to blur the line between human and machine, MagicBot Z1 represents a major evolution in general-purpose humanoid robotics—and a clear signal that China is stepping confidently into the home robotics race.
China Launches First Humanoid Robot Soccer League – And It’s Hilarious, Impressive, and a Glimpse Into the Future
The future of sports just got a lot weirder—and a lot more robotic. China has officially launched its first humanoid robot soccer league, and if you’ve ever wanted to see AI-powered machines fall over dramatically, get carted off the field on stretchers, or score goals like 5-year-olds at recess—this is your moment.
The league, held in Beijing, features AI-controlled robots supplied by Booster Robotics, and yes, they're exactly as chaotic and charming as they sound.
ROKAE’s Humanoid Robots Are Here, Watch Out Tesla!
ROKAE Robotics, the Beijing-based frontrunner in industrial automation, has officially entered the humanoid robot race—unveiling two groundbreaking bipedal machines that redefine expectations for China's next-gen robotics. Here’s a deep dive into what makes these bots so compelling and what this means for our future helpers at home, work, and beyond.
TETRABOT 01: The Explosion-Proof Humanoid Robot Redefining Industrial Safety
In a powerful leap toward safer industrial environments, TETRABOT 01—developed by TETRABOT, a robotics company based in Nanjing, China—is now actively replacing humans in one of the most dangerous sectors of factory work: high-voltage power rooms.
China’s Dobot Unveils a New HouseBot for General-Purpose Tasks
The world of robotics just got a little more crowded. Chinese industrial robotics manufacturer Dobot has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, a 5-foot, 137-pound machine designed for general-purpose applications. With an annual revenue of around $40 million and a presence in 80+ countries, Dobot has been a major player in industrial automation—and now it’s taking a big step into the humanoid robotics space.