7 Next-Gen Chinese Humanoid Robots: From ‘Kung Fu’ Spectacles to Factory Workhorses

Over the past year, China’s humanoid sector has shifted from eye-catching demos to serious industrial scale.

Industry estimates show more than 13,000 humanoid robots shipped globally in 2025, with roughly 87% to 90% of them produced by Chinese companies. With over 140 domestic manufacturers and more than 330 humanoid models unveiled, the country’s push into embodied AI is no longer experimental; it’s commercial.

The momentum was impossible to miss during this year’s CCTV Lunar New Year Gala...