China showcases humanoid martial arts robots - World competition begins. Should Europe be worried?
China has been accelerating efforts to build more capable robots powered by artificial intelligence with less human input. This year's machines appeared noticeably more robust, signaling a clear step forward.
But beyond the spectacle, questions remain: how advanced are these robots, and should their development raise concerns? Defense experts say such machines could eventually have military applications.
They warn that real-world deployment is much more complex than an organized demonstration. In military settings, the shape of the robot matters far less than whether it has "well-developed logic" enough to operate in an unpredictable environment.
Analysts say China's advantage lies largely in scale and supply chain integration. The country has built what experts describe as a nearly vertically integrated robotics value chain, backed by strong government support, allowing firms to scale up production quickly and drive down prices.
Unitree Robotics, whose machines were prominently displayed at China's Spring Festival Gala, advertises a base price of $13,500 (about 11,280 euros) for its G1 humanoid robot.
Tesla has yet to announce a commercial price for the Optimus. During an earnings call in January 2025, CEO Elon Musk said that production costs could fall below $20,000 (about €16,700) if annual production reaches one million units, suggesting that prices could remain higher until large-scale production is achieved.
According to a 2024 report by the International Federation of Robotics, a global industry association based in Germany, China remains the world's largest market for industrial robots and accounted for more than half of all robot installations globally in 2024.
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