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FW Desk News
FreightWatch.News
Saturday, May 23, 2026
China is building a nationwide network of robot training centers to prepare humanoid machines for industrial deployment. The Beijing-based Humanoid Robot Data Training Center, backed by municipal government support, represents a key component of the country's push to dominate global markets through robotic automation. Instructors at the facility use motion capture technology and manual controllers to teach robots factory tasks like item sorting. Currently, most machines require human guidance, though developers maintain autonomous operation is achievable in the near term. The initiative reflects Beijing's broader industrial strategy targeting humanoid robotics as a critical technology through 2030, following similar policy pushes in electric vehicles and artificial intelligence. The program underscores China's commitment to reshaping global supply chains through automation.