China’s humanoid robots look for work in South Korea as Seoul bets on physical AI

Chinese humanoid robot makers are pushing into South Korea, moving past dance shows and showroom displays to factory trials and commercial use. The shift comes as Seoul increases investment in physical artificial intelligence (AI)—robots that can sense and act in the real world. A growing number of Chinese robotics companies are joining the effort. They include Hong Kong-listed UBTech Robotics, start-up Anyverse Dynamics, and Shanghai-based firms, according to the article first published by The Korea Times in partnership with the South China Morning Post.