Nvidia’s Huang calls China ‘formidable’ in robotics as company bets on physical AI

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ann CaoMarch 21, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Nvidia’s Huang calls China ‘formidable’ in robotics as company bets on physical AI

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that China is a "formidable" force in the robotics industry due to its superior microelectronics, motors, and rare earth materials crucial for robotics manufacturing. Despite the US pioneering the robotics market, Huang believes the US industry relies heavily on China's supply chain. His remarks come as Nvidia invests in "physical AI," integrating AI with physical systems. Unitree Robotics, a Chinese robotics company, recently filed for an IPO on Shanghai's Star Market, aiming to raise $609 million, capitalizing on the growing global interest in humanoid robots. Huang made these statements during a podcast recorded at Nvidia's GTC event in San Jose, California.

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robotics 100% artificial intelligence 80% china 80% supply chain 70% nvidia 70% physical ai 60% unitree robotics 50% microelectronics 50% ipo 40%

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