Chinese humanoid robots gallop towards consumer market
CGTN published an article on robot performances during China Media Group’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala. When the Year of the Horse arrived in 2026, all eyes were on China’s Spring Festival Gala. What unfolded was more than a cultural spectacle – it was a hard-tech showcase. Humanoid robots have become a recurring Gala centerpiece, signaling China’s push for next-generation AI-powered robotics. While some Western counterparts remain stuck as expensive prototypes, China’s strategy is moving from lab to production line. The cycle from spectacle to store is complete – and the world is watching.
Chinese humanoid robots have officially moved from lab prototypes to the center of the global stage.
At this year’s CMG Spring Festival Gala, the world’s most-watched television broadcast, four Chine...