Call to Accelerate Humanoid Robot Efforts in Germany

The German VDMA engineering association announced that humanoid robots should be a priority in industrial policy, urging Germany and the EU to accelerate efforts to build local supply chains. The association highlighted the global competition in humanoid robotics, with increasing activity from Chinese, American, and European companies. Chinese company Unitree saw a notable rise in its shares during its first trading day on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, reflecting the sector's growing importance.