Media: China may bypass US in struggle for leadership in humanoid robot race
Chinese companies could take a leading position in the development and production of humanoid robots in the coming years, pushing the United States aside in international markets, TASS reports with reference to The Financial Times
Goldman Sachs reportedly expects the humanoid robot market to reach $205 billion by 2035, while Bernstein Research analysts predict that annual sales of mechanical humanoids will reach 50 million units by 2050.
According to the publication, the United States is still leading in terms of advanced electronics necessary for the functioning of robots, and in the field of software solutions. At the same time, China is beginning to occupy a dominant position in terms of various mechanical and electronic components, the production of which in China is also much cheaper than in the United States.
For example, there are 25 manufacturers of robotic arms in China, while there are only seven in the United States, which ensures stronger competition for companies. According to Bank of America calculations, the second generation of American Tesla Optimus robots will be cheaper by a third if a Chinese component base is used in its production.
