SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 29, 2026Interesting Engineering

China plans 8,500 AI robots for power grid operations with massive $1 billion push

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China's State Grid Corporation is spending $1 billion to deploy 8,500 AI-powered robots across its power grid in 2026, including 5,000 robot dogs, 500 humanoid robots, and 3,000 dual-arm machines. These robots will inspect substations and maintain hazardous ultra-high-voltage lines, covering over 600 specialized tasks nationwide.

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