China’s EV Giants Just Pivoted to Humanoid Robots

The electric vehicle war is over (in China, at least). Now, the same companies that revolutionized cars are gearing up for their next conquest: humanoid robotics.

Chinese EV makers like BYD, XPeng, and Nio aren’t just automating factories with humanoid robots, they’re building them. Leveraging their expertise in battery tech, sensors, and AI-driven automation, these companies are pivoting into robotics to cut costs and create new revenue streams.

With government backing and supply chain dominance, they’re producing advanced robots at half the cost of Western competitors like Boston Dynamics. But the race isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about who controls the future of automation.

Is this the start of the “robotic industrial revolution,” or will China’s AI limitations hold them back? Who do you think wins this race—hardware or software?

Read the full article on MIT Technology Review.

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