The impressive prowess of China's humanoid robots speaks for itself, requiring little elaboration.

After all, during the Spring Festival Gala, the mesmerizing "Cyber Yangko Dance" captivated audiences worldwide, catapulting Unitree into overnight fame and sparking a frenzy among tech enthusiasts globally. Currently, the demand for these robots far outstrips supply.

Institutional forecasts indicate that China and the United States dominate the field of humanoid robots, leaving other countries trailing in their wake.

Undoubtedly, China boasts the most comprehensive industrial chain in the realm of humanoid robots.

The core components of humanoid robots include the "brain," the "body," and the "integrator." China possesses complete and cutting-edge supply chains for all three, enabling it to achieve independence from foreign components. It stands as the only nation globally with full-stack independent research and development technology.

Witnessing the strength of China's humanoid robots, Japanese netizens express some dismay, as Japan was actually the pioneer in developing humanoid robots, dating back to the 1970s.

In 1971, Waseda University in Japan unveiled WABOT-1, the world's first full-size humanoid robot, giving Japan at least a 40-year head start over China.

Subsequently, Japan flourished comprehensively in the field of humanoid robots, with numerous companies participating. The robots continued to evolve, with multiple generations of products being introduced.

So, why did Japan, with its early start, miss out on later advancements? Why is it now unable to compete with China?

The reason lies in Japan's premature entry. Decades ago, technology was not as advanced, leading to imperfect robots. Since their launch, these products failed to sell well and gain consumer recognition.

The giants invested heavily but did not reap the expected returns. It was akin to exerting too much effort too soon, draining their resources prematurely. As a result, after persevering for over a decade or two, these companies ceased their investments.

This illustrates that even with excellent ideas and innovations, timing is crucial for maximum impact.

Japan's technology was not robust initially. By investing too early in robotics and exhausting their resources in the pursuit, they lost momentum when the right time truly arrived.

Furthermore, this incident underscores that technological innovation is not a race to the finish. Success hinges on doing the most suitable things at the most opportune moment.