China’s Humanoid Robot Makers Pursue Practical Commercial Uses

Chinese companies are trying to make humanoid robots useful in everyday work.

At a robot conference, they showed machines sorting packages and packing phones.

Some robots were also shown helping with household chores.

The conference has many companies and thousands of robot displays.

China sees robots as a possible way to grow its economy.

Humanoid robots are also part of a technology competition with the United States.

Investors are very excited about the industry.

Shares in Unitree, a major Chinese robot maker, rose sharply when they began trading.

However, the article says these robots still cannot do very much yet.