China is increasingly opening so-called “robot schools” to prepare humanoid robots for factory jobs and domestic service. In these facilities, robots learn tasks such as packaging, cooking, and cleaning, while multiple human supervisors monitor movements and help machines memorize correct actions.
The goal is to overcome a major challenge in robotics: the shortage of real-world training data. By repeating physical tasks under close human guidance, robots can adapt faster to industrial environments, with the best-performing units expected to move into real factories and service roles.
At the same time, Chinese humanoids are entering public spaces. Unitree robots are already performing on stage, executing synchronized dances and acrobatics, highlighting how quickly experimental machines are turning into practical and visible technology.
