United Kingdom, Dec. 31 -- China is leading the US "in the early commercialization of humanoid robots", according to a tech expert.

Andreas Brauchle, a partner at the consultancy firm Horvath, believes that China is currently leading its international rivals when it comes to the development of humanoid robots.

Brauchle told CNBC: "China currently leads the United States in the early commercialisation of humanoid robots.

"While both countries are expected to build similarly large markets over time, China is scaling more rapidly in this initial phase."

China's concerted push to develop humanoid robotics serves a dual purpose for the world's most populous country, according to another industry expert.

Karel Eloot, a senior partner at Mc...