Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted the country's declining productivity after witnessing humanoid robots in China. The dominance of Chinese companies like Unitree in the humanoid robotics market is evident, with 87% of robots delivered in 2025 being made in China. Despite this, European startups face challenges in securing funding compared to their US and Chinese counterparts. Experts emphasize the need for Europe to focus on functional robotics rather than humanoid designs and call for regulatory support to enhance competitiveness in the robotics sector.