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Humanoid Robots Demonstrate Language and Physical Skills at Hong Kong Exhibitions
More than 100 humanoid robots were displayed at two exhibitions in Hong Kong starting on April 13, 2026. The robots showcased abilities including speaking in multiple languages, answering questions, and performing physical tasks such as boxing and flips. The events highlight advancements in China's robotics sector amid national development plans.
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Humanoid robots were showcased at two exhibitions at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center starting on April 13, 2026. More than 100 robots participated in the displays. Visitors interacted with the robots, which demonstrated various capabilities.
, spoke in Mandarin and English. It answered questions from the audience and sang songs. The robot described its hobbies as including sports, dancing, studying technology, and listening to music. The X2 Ultra also identified people in its surroundings, such as a woman holding a phone and a man holding a camera.
Calvin Chiu, chief operating officer of Novautek Autonomous Driving, which serves as AGIBOT's agent in Hong Kong, stated that the robot can engage in conversations to provide emotional satisfaction. He noted that it can act as a teacher for older adults and children, and that robots can be programmed with different personalities to function like friends.
technology sector includes competition with the United States, involving national security aspects.
Beijing's five-year plan for 2026-2030 emphasizes advancing science and technology frontiers, including humanoid robots. Official data indicated that China had more than 140 humanoid robot manufacturers and over 330 models in 2025. A report from Omdia, a London-based technology research group, ranked AGIBOT, Unitree Robotics, and UBTech Robotics Corp.
as first-tier vendors globally based on shipment numbers. These companies each shipped more than 1,000 units of general-purpose embodied intelligent robots in the previous year. AGIBOT and Unitree Robotics shipped more than 5,000 units each, according to the report.
In February 2026, humanoid robots appeared in a martial arts performance with children during China's CCTV Spring Festival gala, which celebrates the Lunar New Year. The performance was part of the television broadcast.
