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Distrurbing? Why China is dangerous but not U.S? Is because Greece don't have these?
China dominates humanoid robot market as commercialization accelerates this year,More than half of humanoid robot companies are in China
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China just unleashed a fleet of kung fu robots that can use swords, nunchucks and dance better than some humans
Published on Feb 17, 2026 at 9:54 PM (UTC+4)by Jack Marsh
Debunking one of the biggest theories about the futuristic droids, China has just unleashed a fleet of kung fu robots that can use swords and nunchucks, and showcase dance moves as smooth as butter.
For years, different tech companies around the globe have been developing robots that will be ported into our homes as assistants.
But no one has quite mastered the art of fluid movement, as the stiff mechanical creations always look like they need to drink a whole can of WD-40 just to walk around a corner.
That is, until 2026, as China has celebrated its New Year with a showcase of talent that featured ninja-esque bots with black belts in kung fu.
Unitree Robotics nails Chinese New Year celebrations with kung fu robots
China has been leading the way in robot tech for some time, even preparing to send one of its units to space. But now the country has revealed one of the best human-like bots yet.As announced by Unitree Robotics during a Chinese New Year celebration, the bionic creations can now do martial arts.
The reveal showcase, visible at the top of the article, depicted the kung fu robots performing dance moves and flowing fighting mechanics as smooth as anything we’ve ever seen.
The broadcast has reached over one billion viewers, as they mirrored the movement of real martial arts experts and were able to go toe-to-toe with them with backflips and flip-kicks.
“Dozens of G1 robots achieved the world’s first fully autonomous humanoid robot cluster Kung Fu performance (with quick movement), pushing motion limits and setting multiple world firsts!” said the company on social media.
Robots are getting much more lifelike
Movement adjustments have always been the Achilles heel for robots, as the clunky humanoids struggled to put one foot in front of the other in any situation outside of Hollywood’s special effects.Last year, this changed, as Tennis-playing bots were showcased and the metal structures began forming muscles.
Now, the Unitree creation really puts the cat among the pigeons, as you really wouldn’t want to mess with any of these bots.
Unitree RoboticsIt goes to show just how much is possible in one year, as these robots also featured in boxing matches last year and struggled to be anywhere near as combative, even in a controlled environment.
China just unleashed a fleet of kung fu robots that can use swords, nunchucks and dance better than some humans
Chinese company Unitree Robotics kicked off the New Year by launching a fleet of kung fu robots that are so fluid it looks like the humanoids are finally ready
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China's Robot Revolution: A Spectacle of Innovation at the Spring Festival Gala
The CCTV Spring Festival Gala showcased China's industrial advances, highlighting humanoid robots from startups like Unitree and Noetix. These presentations underscored China's ambition to dominate robotics and AI, aligning with major corporate moves such as IPOs and highlighting their role in the country's manufacturing strategies.
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The annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala, China's most-viewed television event, spotlighted the country's cutting-edge industrial policies on Monday. In a dazzling array of technological prowess, humanoid robots from innovative startups demonstrated advanced capabilities, reflecting China's ambitions to lead in robotics and manufacturing sectors.
Humanoid robots stole the show, weaving martial arts and comedy into the program alongside human performers. This innovative display underscored the country's focus on integrating AI into manufacturing, as major players prepare for IPOs amidst the Lunar New Year festivities, showcasing models anticipated to push industry boundaries.
The high-profile appearances of humanoids, including a direct meeting between Unitree's founder and President Xi Jinping, emphasize the growing visibility and significance of the robotics sector in China. Analysts cite the gala as a direct pipeline from industrial policy to public spectacle, illustrating the strategic national importance of robots in future manufacturing strategies.
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China’s Gala showcases humanoid robotics revolution and AI dominance
President Xi’s industrial vision reflected in high-tech showcasing China’s leadership in humanoid robotics
February 17, 2026
China’s highest-rated television event, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, took the spotlight on Monday, spotlighting Beijing’s ambitious industrial agenda and its drive to dominate the global humanoid robotics and advanced manufacturing sectors.
The gala, often likened to the Super Bowl of China, featured live demonstrations from four emerging humanoid robotics startups Unitree Robotics, Galbot, Noetix, and MagicLab.
The opening sketches stole the show with a high-octane martial arts sequence in which over a dozen Unitree robots executed synchronized sword, pole, and nunchuck routines alongside human child performers.
A particularly impressive segment emulated the “drunken boxing” style of traditional Chinese martial arts, highlighting sophisticated multi-robot coordination and fault recovery technology, enabling robots to regain balance and continue performing flawlessly after falls.
The gala also spotlighted Bytedance’s AI chatbot Doubao, while Noetix robots joined human actors in a comedic skit, and MagicLab robots performed a synchronized dance to the song “We Are Made in China.”
This celebration of humanoid robotics coincides with a pivotal moment for the industry, as companies like AgiBot and Unitree prepare for upcoming IPOs, and domestic AI startups unveil cutting-edge models during the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday.
Last year, 16 Unitree humanoids wowed audiences with synchronized handkerchief dances, earning a subsequent high-profile meeting with President Xi Jinping.
Over the past year, Xi has personally engaged with five robotics startup founders a level of attention comparable to his meetings with electric vehicle and semiconductor entrepreneurs granting the robotics sector unprecedented visibility.
The gala, which drew 79% of China’s live TV audience last year, has long served as a showcase for Beijing’s technological ambitions, from space programs to drones and robotics, according to Georg Stieler, Asia Managing Director at consultancy Stieler. “What sets this gala apart is the direct translation of industrial policy into prime-time spectacle,” he said. “Startups featured here often secure government contracts, investor attention, and broader market access.”
Stieler also noted the impressive advancement in robotic performance, pointing to Unitree’s AI-powered robot “brains”, which enable precise motor control with real-world applications in manufacturing.
Beijing-based tech analyst Poe Zhao added, “Humanoids package China’s core strengths AI, hardware supply chains, and manufacturing prowess into an instantly understandable form for both the public and policymakers. In a nascent market, visibility is as valuable as capital.”
China currently produces 90% of the world’s roughly 13,000 humanoid robots shipped last year, far ahead of U.S. rivals, including Tesla’s Optimus, according to research firm Omdia. Morgan Stanley projects that China’s humanoid robot output will more than double to 28,000 units this year.
Even Elon Musk has acknowledged the rising competition, naming Chinese companies as Tesla’s biggest challengers as it pivots toward embodied AI and humanoid robotics. “The world underestimates China, but they operate at an elite, next-level scale,” Musk remarked last month.
China’s Gala showcases humanoid robotics revolution and AI dominance
China’s highest-rated television event, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, took the spotlight on Monday, spotlighting Beijing’s ambitious industrial agenda and its drive to dominate the global humanoid robotics and advanced manufacturing sectors.
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China is actually implementing robotics at the population level way more than america
robots in hotels who deliver food are used everywhere as well as robots who make things like coffee etc. Of course humanoid robots will be the next step.
No one can tell what the future holds in terms of demographics etc as technology keeps innovating and robotics and AI can change everything.
robots in hotels who deliver food are used everywhere as well as robots who make things like coffee etc. Of course humanoid robots will be the next step.
No one can tell what the future holds in terms of demographics etc as technology keeps innovating and robotics and AI can change everything.
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Chinese Robots Can Now Run Up Walls
Is it really the best time to arm them with spears and swords?By Victor Tangermann
Published Feb 17, 2026 1:10 PM EST
While humanoid robots have a long way to go to prove useful in our day-to-day lives, they’ve at least made leaps and bounds in showing off their agility on stage.
Case in point, the televised Spring Festival Gala put on by the state-run China Media Group over the weekend featured an impressive synchronized martial arts routine. Organizers were even confident enough to put the well-being of children on the line, having young performers spar with a small army of nunchuck- and spear-wielding Unitree G1 robots.
At one point, several of the robots can be seen performing a wall flip, an impressive feat that involves them literally running up a temporary wall on stage.
It’s a dazzling performance, showcasing how far the country’s robotics industry has come in a few short years, a massive surge in interest that has even led to the country’s regulators warning of an impending bubble as an influx of robotics companies risks crowding one another out.
Users on social media immediately noticed an enormous technological leap, comparing this year’s performance to a far less impressive appearance a mere year ago, which saw less sophisticated humanoid robots awkwardly shuffling on stage while waving red handkerchiefs.
“Humanoids bundle a lot of China’s strengths into one narrative: AI capability, hardware supply chain, and manufacturing ambition,” Beijing-based tech analyst Poe Zhao told Reuters of the performance. “They are also the most ‘legible’ form factor for the public and officials.”
Whether the rest of the world, including Elon Musk’s Tesla, which is developing its own Optimus robot, can keep up with China remains to be seen. For one, Optimus robots still heavily rely on human remote operators.
“By far, the biggest competition for humanoid robots will be from China,” Musk told investors during an earnings call earlier this year. “China is good at manufacturing, and also in AI, judging from open models.”
“To the best of my knowledge, we don’t see significant competition outside of China,” he added. “People outside of China underestimate China, but China’s an ass-kicker next-level.”
However, whether all of that martial arts expertise can be translated into actually-useful skills — arming robots with nunchucks isn’t exactly going to give China an edge on the battlefield, the workforce, or domestic labor — is still a wide-open question. Robotics companies are struggling to get their humanoid robots to adjust to the messy reality of daily life on the fly, and are only starting to make some progress.
In other words, while having robots sparring with children live on stage as part of a well-rehearsed choreography is unquestionably impressive, reliably doing chores around the house could prove far more difficult in the long run — even for China.
“Cool,” one Reddit user commented on the latest martial arts performance. “Can I please get one that just cleans my house and does the laundry?”
Chinese Robots Can Now Run Up Walls
The televised Spring Festival Gala put on by the state-run China Media Group featured an impressive synchronized martial arts routine.
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I think this is AI generated, but it gives a glimpse of what these super flexible robots are capable of in the very near future.
The terrain in the video looks like in Tibet where human soldiers have to overcome lots of difficulties due to its high altitude when operating.
China could have a million strong robot footsoldiers in just several years with it unrivaled industrial capability and supply chain.
The terrain in the video looks like in Tibet where human soldiers have to overcome lots of difficulties due to its high altitude when operating.
China could have a million strong robot footsoldiers in just several years with it unrivaled industrial capability and supply chain.
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Robot harasser 
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Robot stops a motorbiker in pedestrian only area
On the yellow sign in the video says "Yield to pedestrians".
On the yellow sign in the video says "Yield to pedestrians".
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China already manufactures 90% of the world's humanoid robots and surpasses Tesla with ultra-fast logistics that allow it to test, break, and remake in days.
Jefferson AugustoPublished21/02/2026 às 17:42
With 13 units sold in 2025 and prices starting at US$13.500, Chinese manufacturers are accelerating development cycles thanks to production chains that deliver parts in days, not weeks.
China already dominates approximately 90% of the global humanoid robot marketHowever, contrary to what many imagine, this leadership cannot be explained solely by state subsidies or technological copying. In practice, The Chinese advantage lies in something more tangible and less ideological: an ultra-dense industrial infrastructurecapable of transforming weeks of waiting into just a few days of execution.The information was released by the portal “Xataka”, which analyzed the most recent figures in the sector and highlighted the strategic role of logistics in the global robotics race.
During the Chinese New Year, for example, 16 humanoid robots from Unitree They danced in front of almost one billion viewersThe video went viral. Consequently, it reignited the debate: was it... China Winning solely due to state support? Or is there something deeper behind this progress?
90% of the global market and prices that accelerate innovation.
The numbers are impressive. Em 2025China sent approximately 13 humanoid robots, according to data from the consulting firm Om Day, published by BloombergWith this, it consolidated its position as the leading global supplier.Companies like Unitree, UBTech and AgiBot They lead in volume. Meanwhile, the Tesla, with your project Optimus, implemented internally approximately 800 units during the same period. The difference in scale is significant.
Besides the production, the price is also noteworthy. The model G1 from Unitree costs around US$ 13.500. The Tesla's Optimus must overcome U.S. $ one thousand 20. This difference is not merely commercial. On the contrary, it directly influences the pace of development.
With a fixed budget, a Chinese company can test more units, make more mistakes, and correct flaws more frequently. Therefore, every dollar invested generates more learning cycles. And, in humanoid robotics, learning quickly means evolving faster.
The real trump card: ultra-dense industrial hubs
Although the Chinese government has set clear goals for the robotics sector, the structural advantage goes beyond industrial policy. The core of this transformation lies in the manufacturing hubs of... Pearl River Delta and Yangtze Delta.These regions are among the most densely populated on the planet in terms of manufacturing. Motors, actuators, sensors, custom circuit boards, and bespoke components are literally located within a few blocks of each other.
The role of the State and the challenge for the West.
It is true that the Chinese government has invested heavily in robotics. However, attributing success solely to industrial policy ignores structural factors. The United States remains the world's largest venture capital hub, with decades of experience funding high-risk startups.If the dispute were solely about who has more money, the scenario might be different. However, physical infrastructure isn't built with financial capital alone. It requires integrated supply chains, logistical coordination, and years of consistent investment.
Furthermore, Chinese state capital is not entirely free from pressure. It is often classified as a public asset, which imposes additional liabilities on founders in case of failure. Consequently, some of the resources may be directed to projects considered politically safe, and not necessarily to the most disruptive ones.
Still, the decisive factor remains: the ability to "break and rebuild" quickly.
In the coming years, the world will see more viral videos of Chinese robots performing tasks with increasing fluidity. However, this is not just marketing. It's an environment where prototyping, failing, and improving happen at an accelerated pace.
In hardware engineering, this capability explains almost everything. And, for now, China has built the world's most efficient environment to do just that.
China already manufactures 90% of the world's humanoid robots and surpasses Tesla with ultra-fast logistics that allow it to test, break, and remake in days.
China produces 90% of humanoid robots and leads the market with ultra-fast logistics, surpassing Tesla and the United States by a wide margin.
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Unitree robots stole the show: EU and US are deeply embarrassed
21.02.2026The spectacle was undeniable. As China rang in the Lunar New Year, the state broadcaster CCTV aired a performance that was less a traditional dance and more a declaration of technological intent. Two dozen humanoid robots, moving in eerie, perfect synchrony, didn’t just shuffle across the stage; they executed a brutalist showcase of parkour, flipping over tables, performing aerial somersaults, and landing precision moves like the “Airflare” with a mechanical grace that was designed to stun. It was a far cry from just a year prior, when similar machines could only manage a shaky folk dance. The message from Beijing was clear: in the race to dominate the future of robotics, China is not just participating; it is sprinting.
This choreographed marvel, however, masks a more complex and strategically vital question that extends far beyond the confines of a television studio. What is the true state of this technology, and should the West, particularly Europe, be alarmed? The performance was a masterclass in controlled environment engineering, a pre-programmed routine where every variable was managed. As Hans Liwång, a professor of defence and security systems at the Swedish Defence University, pointed out, such shows are a form of propaganda. They are designed to impress, to project an image of seamless capability. But the messy, unpredictable reality of a battlefield or a chaotic disaster zone is a far sterner test than any stage show. The true measure of a robot’s worth, Liwång argues, is not its ability to perform a backflip on command, but the sophistication of its logic, its capacity to make decisions when the environment is anything but predictable.
The concern for Europe and the United States is not unfounded, but it must be directed at the right target. It’s not about a single, flashy routine. The real story is the industrial ecosystem that made it possible. China has built what analysts describe as a near-fully vertically integrated supply chain for robotics, a feat underwritten by massive state support and a strategic national vision. This isn’t just about building a robot; it’s about controlling every nut, bolt, sensor, and line of code that goes into it. This integration allows Chinese firms to scale production at a pace and a price point that leaves Western competitors struggling to keep up. Unitree Robotics, the company behind the春晚 (Spring Festival Gala) stars, offers its G1 humanoid for a staggering $13,500. Across the Pacific, Elon Musk has suggested Tesla’s Optimus might eventually dip below $20,000, but only if it can reach an annual production volume of one million units—a colossal “if” that highlights the chasm between aspiration and the Chinese reality of mass production.
China’s dominance is already quantifiable. According to the International Federation of Robotics, the country is the world’s largest market for industrial robots, accounting for more than half of all global installations in 2024. This is not a future trend; it is the current state of play. The implications for global manufacturing are profound. As Chinese robots become cheaper and more capable, they will further entrench the country’s manufacturing hegemony, making it even harder for European and American factories to compete on cost.
The potential military applications are the most sensitive aspect of this technological surge. While a humanoid robot might seem inefficient compared to a drone or a tank, its value lies in its ability to navigate a world built for humans. Stairs, door handles, vehicle cabs—these are all designed for the human form. A robot that can seamlessly interact with this environment, that can be dropped into an existing trench or bunker, becomes a force multiplier. It could be used for logistics, reconnaissance, or, in a more dystopian future, as a front-line combatant. The thought is chilling, and it is precisely why defence experts are watching China’s progress with such intensity.
So, does Europe have reason to panic? Perhaps not panic, but certainly a cold, hard dose of realism is in order. Liwång’s advice is pragmatic: Europe must stay informed. It cannot afford to build everything from scratch in a fit of technological nationalism. The smarter path, he suggests, is to learn from the investments and technical leaps being made elsewhere, to integrate and adapt rather than attempt to replicate the entire Chinese model from a standing start. The real danger for Europe lies not in a single robotic dance number, but in falling so far behind in the underlying industrial base that it becomes a technological colony, dependent on importing the very machines that will define the next century of economic and military power. The show in Beijing was a warning shot, but the real battle is being fought on the factory floors of Shenzhen, not the stages of primetime television.
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