A short video clip that has gone viral on social media reveals the inner workings of a humanoid robot factory in China, sparking amusement and concern.
This video provides a glimpse of a number of humanoid robots in various stages of development, demonstrating the pace at which robotic technology is advancing.
The video uploaded to TikTok is known to be from the manufacturing site of Chinese robotics company Ex Robots.
At the 2023 World Robotics Congress, the company showcased a range of humanoid robots as a preview of its ambitions. Their products wowed attendees with their highly realistic appearance and behavior, which accurately mimicked the people around them.
Advances in humanoid robotics
Chinese startup EX Robots was founded in 2009 and began developing humanoid robots in 2016. Currently, EX Robots specializes in research, development, manufacturing, sales and service of intelligent bionic humanoid robots.
Five years later, the company opened China's first robot museum, the EX Future Science and Technology Museum, in Liaoning province.
“The museum integrates high-tech achievements such as bionic humanoid robots, 5G cloud robots, and interactive science and technology products,” the company said in an earlier statement.
The entire museum provides a comprehensive robot one-stop service, including a bionic experiment module, an artificial intelligence robot research center, a bionic robot manufacturing center, and other cutting-edge science and technology exhibitions.
In 2023, it was reported that EX robots may have achieved a breakthrough in creating the world's lightest humanoid robot and advancing silicon skin simulation technology.
The company's advances in this field, leveraging the latest technologies such as 3D scanning, digital design, and 3D printing, place it at the forefront of innovation in artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics.
These technologies help develop the robot's lifelike skin and flexible movements, complementing its patented lightweight mechanical structure.
As a result, EX Robots' products stand out as the “world's lightest in their category” and represent an important milestone in robotics technology.
China aims for robot supremacy
A video shared by user 'meimei4515' shows a vast production facility with humanoid robots created to imitate various service personnel employed in different industries.
As the presenter moves through the workshop, viewers can see rows of beautiful cyborg women standing alongside disembodied heads on stands.
These fully human-like presenters wear shirts and pants. Remarkably, a tree-like structure appears, consisting of humanoid arms that perform synchronized bending and rotating movements with white-fingered hands.
This video provides a glimpse into the impending influx of robotics that will be incorporated into our daily lives in the near future.
In particular, EX robots aim to develop humanoids that communicate with people and serve the public. These robots are currently being used in a variety of settings, including science museums, tourist attractions, public service centers, hotel lobbies, educational settings, and businesses.
China is vying for pole position in the field of robotics, with developers competing fiercely with Western companies such as Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Figure and Agility.
Recently, several Chinese startups such as Unitree, UBTech/Baidu, Astribot, LimX, Kepler, and Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center have introduced advanced humanoid products.
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