SMRTR TechJun 3, 2026Wired

The Humanoid Robot of the Future Is a 6-Foot-Tall Beefcake With a Chinese Body and an American Brain

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Nvidia has unveiled a humanoid robot blueprint combining a Chinese-made body from Unitree with American AI chips, creating a powerful but controversial partnership. The 6-foot robot costs far less than competitors, but critics warn that US reliance on Chinese robotics hardware could mirror what happened with DJI's dominance in drones.

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