China’s Humanoid Seven
Seven companies define China’s humanoid robotics industry — the heart of what the industry calls Physical AI — from the world’s largest maker to Huawei’s hidden partner. We profiled each of them in depth for European decision-makers: who they are, what they ship, and why they matter. This page is the permanent home of the series, updated as the industry moves.
Why it matters for Europe
China builds 97 per cent of the world’s humanoid robots, holds six of the top ten patent portfolios, and ships at prices Europe’s industry cannot yet match. These seven companies are the ones European boards will meet — as suppliers, competitors, or partners. Start with our analyses of why carmakers are becoming robot makers and Europe’s own entry through the factory door, and our full benchmark of Neura — Europe’s $7B answer — against these seven.
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