Chinese robot startup predicts ChatGPT-style AI leap for humanoids by 2025

A leading Chinese robotics company predicts humanoid robots will handle most general-purpose tasks from verbal commands as early as next year, though household usefulness will take longer. The focus has shifted to software intelligence after hardware advances. The company develops "robot brains," the software determining robot intelligence and enabling economically productive work. Recent Chinese humanoid achievements include sprinting and backflips, but firms now prioritize cognitive capabilities over physical feats. The timeline suggests rapid progress in industrial applications, while domestic chores remain a distant goal. This reflects a broader industry trend toward making robots economically viable through advanced AI-driven decision-making.