Question 1

What is China's Chang'e-8 moon mission?

Accepted Answer

Chang'e-8 is a Chinese lunar mission set for 2029. It sends a probe to the moon's south pole carrying a 100-kilogram AI-powered rover developed by HKUST to move and install scientific instruments at designated spots.

Question 2

Who built the Chang'e-8 lunar rover?

Accepted Answer

The rover was developed by the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Professor Gao Yang led the project, working with 30 universities and space organizations in Hong Kong, mainland China, and overseas.

Question 3

How does this relate to the U.S.-China robotics competition?

Accepted Answer

China accounted for over 80 percent of humanoid robots installed globally last year and committed nearly 1 trillion yuan to robotics and AI investment. That pace prompted U.S. lawmakers to introduce the American Security Robotics Act, which bans federal procurement of Chinese-made robotic systems.

HKUST

China sends a humanoid robot to the moon in 2029

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Every day.

HKUST

China sends a humanoid robot to the moon in 2029

One sharp brief.Every day.

One sharp brief.
Every day.