‘The future has arrived’: China’s power grid will soon be run by an army of humanoid robots and robot dogs as state announces $1 billion investment in 8,500 robo-helpers
China plans to deploy 8,500 AI-powered robots, including robotic dogs and humanoids, to inspect and maintain its electricity grid. The State Grid Corporation of China has allocated $1 billion for the initiative, focusing on infrastructure in remote and hazardous areas. In contrast, concerns are growing in the U.S. over aging power infrastructure and insufficient electricity supply.
- ▪China will purchase 8,500 AI-powered robots for its power grid using a $1 billion investment.
- ▪The robots include 5,000 robotic dogs for inspecting substations and transmission lines in mountainous regions.
- ▪Humanoid and dual-arm robots will handle high-stakes maintenance on ultra-high-voltage power lines.
- ▪The State Grid Corporation of China is leading the robotics deployment effort.
- ▪A recent report warns that the U.S. electricity grid is outdated and at risk of causing slower economic growth.
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AI Platforms & Assistants ‘The future has arrived’: China’s power grid will soon be run by an army of humanoid robots and robot dogs as state announces $1 billion investment in 8,500 robo-helpers News By Alex Blake published 28 April 2026 Calls made for US government to act When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / Bloomberg) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 1 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter China is spending $1 billion to buy 8,500 new robotsThese devices will inspect and maintain its electricity gridMeanwhile, a new report says the US’s grid is creaking at the…
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