China’s humanoid robots are more than a showcase of state ambition. They reveal how differently we interpret visions of the technological future depending on who builds them.

China’s humanoid robots are more than a showcase of state ambition. They reveal how differently we interpret visions of the technological future depending on who builds them.

August saw the World Humanoid Robot Games take place in China, where robots took parts in several events. The same month, Unitree claimed its Superman robot can...