POSTED: 28 Jun, 2025
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) recently highlighted China’s rapid advancements in humanoid robotics, with some experts predicting that the country may soon surpass the United States in this emerging field. The article features valuable insights from our very own Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Dr. Alan Burden, who offers expert commentary on why humanoid robots are capturing the public’s imagination.
Dr. Burden, based at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), explains that humanoid robots are appealing because their human-like form makes them more relatable. This allows the public to more easily envision these robots playing real-world roles, despite the technology still having some distance to go in terms of functionality and autonomy.
Dr. Burden’s perspective sheds light on the significance of humanoid robots as a symbol of technological progress, and he offers insights into the potential they hold for future applications.
For a deeper dive into this topic, check out the full article here: Read More.
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