China building robot world as they start doing home chores, playing sports in tournaments: Watch here

Is China building a world where robots could become part of everyday life? The country is certainly moving in that direction. At the World Robot Conference, humanoids are being shown doing more than walking and talking. They are sorting boxes, handling laundry and packing clothes, while at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, robots are running races, playing football, boxing and even taking part in tennis matches. The bigger question is whether these machines will eventually become useful companions at home and in other parts of daily life. China’s push comes as its humanoid robot industry gains a major…