Technology & Demographics The Automaton Dividend The population of China has begun to shrink. But does it matter? By Jimmy Xiao • January 30, 2026 IF DEMOGRAPHY IS DESTINY, then the recent headlines from Beijing read like a eulogy. China’s population has fallen for two consecutive years, shedding millions of citizens in a statistical retreat … Read more
Will Shenzhen eclipse Silicon Valley? It seems inevitable. Li Zexiang—the visionary force behind DJI—is leading this charge. We go inside XbotPark to witness the hard tech revolution that is redefining global innovation. With an 80% startup survival rate that defies industry norms, this ecosystem is shifting from ‘hunting’ talent to ‘farming’ it. Discover how a … Read more
Where Robotics, Hard Tech, and Entrepreneurship Redefine Learning “As traditional standards of ‘good work’ waver, it becomes an opportunity to reexamine work within the context of human life and meaning—ultimately rediscovering its purpose.” —Lifeweek Magazine, Issue 4, 2026 By Zhang Congzhi | Photos by Cai Xiaochuan Since its founding in 2014, the Songshan Lake XbotPark … Read more
Robotics & AI Market Intelligence How Li Zexiang-backed SwitchBot evolved from a Kickstarter project into the world’s top embodied AI home robotics provider. By Robot Belt Editorial January 7, 2026 4 min read OneRobotics founders and team celebrating at the HKEX listing ceremony. (Source: OneRobotics) On December 30, 2025, OneRobotics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (Stock … Read more
Innovation Capital Debuts Massive Matrix: Over 70,000 enterprises and a ¥200B ecosystem converge for the global robotics event of 2026. The Event FAIRplus 2026 Date April 22-24, 2026 Location Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre (Futian) The FAIRplus Robotics Full Industry Chain Conference will showcase Shenzhen’s dominance in embodied AI. The rise of Shenzhen’s humanoid robots … Read more
Humanoid Robotics Production Accelerates Recent Omdia data reveals Chinese dominance in 2025 humanoid robot shipments: AGIBOT leads with 5,168 units, followed by Unitree (4,200 units) and Ubtech (1,000 units). Unitree later clarified its actual shipments exceeded 5,500 units, claiming the top position. Meanwhile, Elon Musk stated Optimus could handle complex tasks by late 2026, with … Read more
China Technology & Industry Briefing In Race for AI Supremacy, Capital Floods Robotics While Nvidia Navigates Sanctions VOL. CXXVI… No. 43 MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026 SHANGHAI / BEIJING Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Visits Shanghai Amid US Export Control Tensions Nvidia’s chief executive makes a low-profile visit to the company’s Shanghai office, signaling a continued commitment … Read more
7.5 Billion Capital Influx! The Race for Robotic Dexterous Hands Heats Up 2025 saw the explosive growth of humanoid robots ignite a key technological race—robotic dexterous hands. As the core component enabling fine manipulation in humanoid robots, dexterous hands have not only become a focal point for capital investment but are also experiencing an industrial … Read more
Overview of Bearings in Humanoid Robots Bearings are indispensable components in the joint modules of humanoid robots. They primarily undertake the roles of support, guiding rotation, and reducing friction, enabling the robot’s joints to move more smoothly while reducing energy loss. Their performance directly affects the precision, efficiency, and lifespan of the robot joints. Robot bearings … Read more
2026.01.21 The day when tech giants and super unicorns battle over AI hardware seems to be drawing closer. In a recent podcast, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that the company will launch “a series of small devices.” At the Davos Forum on January 19th, OpenAI’s global affairs officer Chris Lehane further disclosed that the company … Read more