Marketplace Asia
AI & Robotics in Asia
S1 • E46 Jul 12, 2025
Despite challenges posed by Donald Trump's trade policies, China is steadfast in its pursuit of high-tech innovation including embodied AI -- AI that's being integrated into hardware like robots by China's Unitree Robotics, EngineAI, and AI² Robotics. Thanks to the country's deep talent pool, strong government support, and large (and tech-curious) domestic consumer base, some experts believe China could overtake the US to lead the way in humanoid adoption. From the Beyond Expo in Macau, CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports on China's quest to dominate the AI robot race. And then, a trade show that started as a small tech sourcing fair now plays a vital role in developing artificial intelligence. CNN's Will Ripley heads to Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, to learn more about the lesser-seen hardware components that form the backbone of AI innovation.
