The $6 Billion Chinese Startup Trying to Build Hands for Every Robot
L'essentiel
- Chinese startups are making waves in robotics and AI, with LinkerBot aiming to standardize robotic hands, Unitree selling giant mecha robots, and Huawei pushing chip innovation.
- Meanwhile, AI's integration into toys and potential for job displacement raise concerns, prompting US law enforcement warnings about 'anti-tech extremism' and DHS drone experiments along the US-Canada border.
- The Beijing Auto Show highlights China's lead in electric and intelligent vehicles.
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The articles cover a range of recent developments in artificial intelligence and robotics, with a significant focus on Chinese innovation. Topics include advancements in robotic hands, giant mecha robots, chip production, AI's role in physical bodies, and AI's potential impact on jobs and society. US concerns about 'anti-tech extremism' and border security experiments with drones are also highlighted.
The $6 Billion Chinese Startup Trying to Build Hands for Every Robot
LinkerBot makes dexterous robotic hands for as little as $600. It wants to become the standard for humanoids and automated factories—and eventually replace human labor altogether.
If You Have $650,000 and Don’t Buy This Giant Mecha Robot You’re a Fool
China’s Unitree, famous for making low-cost dancing robots, will now sell you a giant, wall-smashing mecha.
Huawei's ‘Chip Queen’ Throws Down the Gauntlet
The Chinese company is adapting to the demise of Moore’s Law, which guides chip production. It could complicate US chip dominance.
I Gave My OpenClaw Agent a Physical Body
The coding skills of AI models are about to make it much easier to build and deploy robots.
Mira Murati Wants Her AI to ‘Keep Humans in the Loop’
The Thinking Machines Lab founder and former CTO of OpenAI tells WIRED she isn’t interested in automating people out of jobs. Instead, she’s building AI that can collaborate.
Litter-Robot Promo Codes: $150 Off Bundles, $50 Off the Starter Bundle, and More
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The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.
US Law Enforcement Warns of ‘Anti-Tech Extremism’ as AI Hatred Grows
As Americans stew over the looming risk of job-stealing AI and data centers in their back yards, the feds are raising the alarm about a new category of threat, documents obtained by WIRED show.
DHS Plans Experiment Running ‘Reconnaissance’ Drones Along the US-Canada Border
Autonomous drones and ground vehicles will stream “battlefield intelligence” over 5G along the US-Canada border in a bilateral DHS experiment this fall.
Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare
Plus: Meta officially kills encrypted Instagram DMs, the Trump administration targets “violent left wing extremists,” leaked documents reveal Russia's school for elite hackers, and more.
The 19 Most Exciting Cars at the Beijing Auto Show 2026
The cars that debuted at the Beijing Auto Show demonstrate that the Chinese market is now at the forefront of electrification and intelligence. These are the 19 most intriguing models we saw.
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Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
AI models will increasingly be integrated into physical robots, making robot development and deployment easier.
Très probable · Court terme
China will continue to lead in electrification and intelligence in the automotive sector.
Très probable · Moyen terme
Concerns over AI's impact on jobs and data privacy will lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and public debate.
Probable · Moyen terme
Questions ouvertes
- What are the specific implications of Huawei's chip advancements for global supply chains?
- How will the 'anti-tech extremism' trend evolve and what specific actions might be taken?
- What ethical guidelines will be implemented for AI-powered children's toys?
- What is the timeline and scope of the DHS drone experiment along the US-Canada border?
