China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics – making hands

Chinese companies are focusing on developing highly dexterous robotic hands to overcome one of the biggest challenges in robotics, aiming to create humanoid robots capable of performing complex tasks. This effort aligns with China's strategic emphasis on "embodied AI" to address economic challenges like an aging workforce and to unlock new market opportunities. Despite rapid growth in factory automation, truly versatile humanoid robots remain a distant goal due to the complexity of replicating a