# Operating a Humanoid With Your Body Is a Hot Job in China's Hardware Capital

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> **Published:** 2026-06-17T18:25:35.000Z  
> **Category:** PRODUCT_LAUNCH  
> **Impact Score:** 90/100  
> **Primary Source:** [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/humanoid-robot-training-in-chinas-hardware-capital)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/operating-a-humanoid-with-your-body-is-a-hot-job-in-chinas-hardware-capital](https://spidits.com/timeline/operating-a-humanoid-with-your-body-is-a-hot-job-in-chinas-hardware-capital)

## Executive Summary
In Shenzhen, workers at IO-AI Tech control humanoid robots using a VR rig reminiscent of Ready Player One.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/humanoid-robot-training-in-chinas-hardware-capital)**: Operating a Humanoid With Your Body Is a Hot Job in China's Hardware Capital — _In Shenzhen, workers at IO-AI Tech control humanoid robots using a VR rig reminiscent of Ready Player One._

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