The Chinese government has identified humanoid robots as key to driving economic growth and competing with the United States in technological advancements.
Major firms like UBTech and Unitree are already making waves in the industry, with robots capable of walking, climbing, and even performing complex tasks.
As younger generations increasingly turn away from traditional factory jobs, experts believe humanoid robots could fill the gap in China's labour market.
Zhao noted that the educational market has also played a vital role in fostering interest in robotics, particularly in integrating AI with hardware that becomes smarter over time.
"Eight years ago, the costs of developing such technology were prohibitively high. Now, with advancements in AI and robotics, we are seeing a shift," Zhao added. "If our story works well, we will see a new industrial revolution fueled by these AI-powered humanoids."
The potential for these robots extends beyond factories.
Zhao envisions them eventually moving into homes as well.
As the competition in the robotics sector heats up, companies like Xiaomi, which launched its CyberOne humanoid robot in 2022, are also contributing to the rapid development of this technology.