May 05, Kathmandu - China is rapidly expanding the use of human-sized artificial intelligence (AI) robots in high-risk industrial areas. These robots are especially capable of working in chemical storage tanks, large ships and complex industrial structures, where work is extremely dangerous for human workers.

They have effectively replaced humans in hazardous environments by performing tasks such as welding, surface inspection, rust removal and spraying. The lower part of these robots has a wheeled structure that magnetically sticks to the surface, while the upper part has two human-like arms, which can perform a variety of industrial tasks.

These robots are controlled remotely by a human operator, who directly controls the robot’s movements using virtual reality technology. It can instantly imitate human movements, making the work more precise and safe. The ‘brain’ of these robots is based on an artificial intelligence system, which has been trained using data from more than 100,000 hours of real industrial experience.

With each task, the robot collects new data and learns from it, continuously improving its capabilities, which makes it more capable over time. In addition, China has also developed a robot that can inspect cables up to 300 meters deep in the sea, an underwater structure inspection system, and a robot that can level the surface of large grain storage facilities.

All of these technologies are replacing human labor, bringing about significant improvements in both speed and safety. All of this development is part of China’s five-year plan starting in 2026, which places artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced technology as the mainstays of future economic growth. It aims to further strengthen its competitiveness in the global robotics market by leveraging China’s vast industrial infrastructure, network of thousands of companies, and diverse testing environments.