U.S. Firms Warn Over Chinese Humanoid Robotics

U.S. artificial intelligence and robotics companies warned lawmakers at a congressional hearing about rapid Chinese progress in humanoid robotics, citing Unitree Robotics' Lunar New Year demonstration. Executives from Scale AI and Boston Dynamics urged coordinated responses including expanded export controls, investigations, and procurement restrictions. Lawmakers were told the developments could shift the U.S.–China technological rivalry and pose competitive and security risks.