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China Robot Makers Push Humanoids From Hype Toward Real-World Work

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Chinese robotics companies are increasingly shifting their focus from spectacular demonstrations toward real commercial applications, showcasing humanoid robots performing logistics, factory and household tasks at the World Robot Conference in Beijing.

More than 300 companies are attending the event, presenting over 2,000 exhibits and launching more than 150 products as investor interest in humanoid robotics continues to surge.

Among the demonstrations, robots were shown sorting parcels, moving warehouse crates, packing smartphones and performing assembly-line work. Companies including Leju, Robotera and DexForce said their machines are already being tested or deployed in logistics facilities and manufacturing plants.

Robotera said it has more than 100 parcel-sorting robots across 15 warehouses, while DexForce has deployed humanoid systems at a Lens Technology factory supplying companies such as Apple and Huawei.

Household robotics companies are also preparing for commercialization. X Square Robot said it is testing robots in hundreds of homes this year ahead of a planned broader rollout next year.

The conference comes amid intense investor enthusiasm following Unitree’s blockbuster Shanghai debut, while other Chinese robotics companies are considering public listings.

China is positioning robotics as a strategic growth industry, with government officials emphasizing its role in manufacturing, logistics and services. The key test for the sector is now whether humanoid robots can move beyond demonstrations and deliver reliable productivity in real working environments.

Box launches AI-powered Automate service

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Box is launching Box Automate, a new AI-driven workflow service designed to help businesses handle repetitive processes such as invoice management, document extraction and large-scale data processing more efficiently.

CEO Aaron Levie said the platform allows companies to deploy AI agents into operational workflows, automating tasks like extracting key invoice data, processing corporate documents and preparing decisions for human review.

Box Automate will be included across most enterprise plans, while more advanced automation tools may encourage upgrades to higher-tier offerings. The launch reflects Box’s broader strategy to evolve from cloud storage into AI-enabled enterprise infrastructure.

Levie emphasized that while AI can dramatically improve productivity, businesses still require human oversight for critical systems due to operational and security risks.

Hyundai Plans to Deploy Humanoid Robots at U.S. Factory Starting in 2028

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Hyundai Motor Group said it plans to begin deploying humanoid robots at its U.S. manufacturing plant in Georgia from 2028, marking a major step toward automating higher-risk and repetitive factory tasks.

The company unveiled the production version of the Atlas humanoid robot — developed by its subsidiary Boston Dynamics — at the Consumer Electronics Show. Hyundai did not disclose costs or volumes but said it ultimately aims to roll out the robots across all its manufacturing sites as part of its push into “physical AI.”

Atlas robots will initially handle parts sequencing from 2028, with duties expanding gradually as safety and quality benefits are validated. By 2030, Hyundai expects the robots to move into component assembly and, over the longer term, take on heavy-load, repetitive and complex tasks.

Hyundai said the robots are designed to reduce physical strain on workers and improve safety. Atlas can lift up to 50 kilograms, operate autonomously and function in industrial environments ranging from minus 20 to 40 degrees Celsius.

The company added that it is accelerating development through partnerships with AI leaders such as Nvidia and Google, as humanoid robots are expected to become a key segment of the emerging physical AI market.