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Parallel to developments in the United States, China is experiencing a rapid AI boom showcased at the seventh World Voice Expo in East China. The event featured cutting-edge humanoid robots and AI solutions that are pushing the boundaries of human-robot interaction and industrial automation in the region.
Humanoid Robots Demonstrating Nuanced Tasks
One standout was a black humanoid robot, approximately 1.7 meters tall and weighing 65 kg, which demonstrated perceptual skills by recognizing a visitor’s thirst and accurately handing over a bottle of coffee from a set of objects. This exemplifies the latest in large language model-powered AI capable of nuanced, humanlike interactions, including pouring drinks—a feat illustrating advances in dexterity and perception.