China's robot makers race to develop AI for unfamiliar tasks

After years of showcasing humanoids that run and dance, Chinese companies are training robots with human demonstrations and simulations. They want AI that lets machines adapt to unfamiliar jobs without programming each task separately. CATL says Spirit AI robots connect flexible wires during battery-pack testing, with insertion success above 99%. ITjuzi data shows Chinese robotics fundraising fell to $1.6 billion in October, down 67% from June's peak.