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U.S. Tech Giants Face Growing Competition from China in Humanoid Robotics

by Giezel Garcia
03/28/2025
in Automation & Robotics

U.S. technology companies are increasingly investing in humanoid robots, viewing them as a key component of the future economy. However, analysts have noted that China may be ahead in this emerging industry, which could impact the competitiveness of American firms.

Humanoid robots, powered by artificial intelligence and designed to resemble humans in both appearance and movement, are expected to serve a variety of purposes, such as filling labor shortages in industries like manufacturing and services.

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Investor interest in humanoid robots has been rising, fueled by high-profile endorsements from figures like Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, who recently discussed the future of generalist robotics. Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, is also pursuing its own humanoid robot project, called Optimus, with plans to produce 5,000 units this year. However, U.S. companies, including Tesla, face competition from Chinese firms such as Unitree Robotics and Agibot, which are ramping up their own production of humanoid robots.

Unitree Robotics, based in Hangzhou, recently sold humanoid robots to consumers through JD.com, while Shanghai-based Agibot has also announced plans to match Tesla’s production goals for the year. Chinese electric vehicle companies, like BYD, have made rapid progress, and analysts suggest a similar trajectory could unfold in the robotics sector.

Analysts, including Reyk Knuhtsen of SemiAnalysis, have pointed out that China’s manufacturing capabilities, economies of scale, and lower production costs could give Chinese firms an edge. For instance, Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot, priced around $16,000, is significantly cheaper than Tesla’s projected cost for its Optimus robot, which could be around $20,000, assuming it can scale production effectively.

China has also seen significant advancements in intellectual property. Over the past five years, China has led the world in patent filings related to humanoid robots, with over 5,600 patents, compared to just 1,400 from the United States. Additionally, major Chinese companies, such as Xiaomi and electric vehicle manufacturers like BYD, Chery, and Xpeng, are expanding into the humanoid robot market.

The Chinese government has also shown strong support for the development of humanoid robots. In 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued guidelines aimed at scaling up production by 2025. This is part of China’s broader strategy to address labor shortages, with analysts predicting that humanoid robots will first be adopted in industrial settings and later expand into service industries.

Despite these challenges, U.S. companies are working to keep pace. Musk has predicted that Tesla will deploy thousands of Optimus robots at its factories by 2025. Meanwhile, some Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, such as BYD and Geely, have already started using Unitree robots in their own production lines.

As the competition heats up, analysts expect the cost of humanoid robots to decrease rapidly, partly due to China’s dominance in the supply chain for key components. Some industry experts suggest that U.S. firms should consider reshoring or “friendshoring” their manufacturing and sourcing efforts to reduce dependence on China.

The humanoid robot market is expected to grow rapidly, with forecasts from Bank of America predicting global sales will reach 1 million units annually by 2030, and 3 billion humanoid robots in operation by 2060. This rapid growth underscores the importance of the sector to both the global economy and technological development.

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