# DeepRobotics

From Pancakes to Punches: China’s 'Embodied AI' Ambitions Take Center Stage in Hangzhou

The 2026 Hangzhou International Embodied Robot Competition drew a record 200 teams, showcasing a shift toward practical, high-utility robotics. While humanoid boxing was a crowd favorite, autonomous catering and rescue robots saw significant commercial interest, underscoring China's push for dominance in Physical AI.