QtrendsHumanoid robots: from factory to battlefield
Humanoid robots are advancing rapidly with potential military applications raising global concerns. A BBC report explores whether these machines could head to the battlefield, while China Daily highlights accelerated development and a Beijing media tour showcasing AI-powered humanoids. The dual-use nature of this technology is driving debate on regulation and ethics.
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Humanoid robots move onto fast track
(China Daily)
Media trip explores humanoid robots, AI in Beijing
(China Daily)
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