- Chinese startups stole the spotlight with affordable, polished humanoids and cute dancing bots (e.g., Mini Pi Plus) that trade high price for mass-market appeal.
- Japan still showcases world-class finesse — Honda’s four-fingered hand can thread a needle — but faces pressure as Chinese firms scale production.
- Robots aren’t just showpieces: they’re being tested for real jobs (airport cargo, deliveries) and Japan’s robot-friendly culture makes everyday coexistence more likely.
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