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China has commanding lead in physical AI readiness, OpenMind report finds

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China has established a substantial lead over the United States and other major economies in their readiness to build and deploy physical AI systems, according to a new study from robotics technology company OpenMind.

The OpenMind Physical AI Readiness Index 2026 assesses 58 countries and 22 metropolitan clusters on their ability to build, power, supply and operate advanced embodied AI, including humanoid and legged robots, general-purpose manipulators, autonomous mobile machines and increasingly autonomous industrial systems.

China receives a score of 82.9, compared with 69.6 for second-placed Japan and 69.0 for the United States. South Korea scores 66.9 and Germany 66.1. [Read more…] about China has commanding lead in physical AI readiness, OpenMind report finds

Interview: Jabil on scaling humanoid robots from prototype to production

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Humanoid robots have long captured the imagination of the robotics industry, often framed as the next major leap in automation.

But as the technology begins to move out of research labs and into real-world environments, the conversation is shifting. The question is no longer simply what these machines can do, but whether they can be built, deployed, and maintained at scale.

That shift brings companies like Jabil into sharper focus. While not a traditional robotics developer, Jabil operates as a large-scale manufacturing and supply chain partner, working behind the scenes to turn complex product designs into commercially viable systems. [Read more…] about Interview: Jabil on scaling humanoid robots from prototype to production

Agibot reaches 10,000 humanoid units built as real-world demand for robots accelerates

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Agibot, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, said it has rolled out its 10,000th humanoid robot, becoming one of the first companies in the industry to reach this milestone at scale. 

More than a production figure, the achievement marks a significant step forward for the robotics industry, signaling a transition from early-stage validation to scalable, real-world deployment.

“Reaching 10,000 units is not simply about producing more robots, it reflects a fundamental shift in our ability to scale,” said Peng Zhihui, CTO of Agibot. [Read more…] about Agibot reaches 10,000 humanoid units built as real-world demand for robots accelerates

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