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A CNN report highlights the captivating dance performances of Chinese humanoid robots at last year's Spring Festival Gala, but questions whether they are essentially just large toys rather than practical innovations.
On a day typically considered one of the happiest on the calendar for Chinese workers – the eve of Chinese New Year, when families gather for dinner in the midst of an extended public holiday – the annual Spring Festival Gala, the world’s most-watched television programme, left some in the viewing audience with a sense of profound disillusionment. As a troupe of humanoid robots break-danced, flipped, swung swords and performed comedy sketches at the gala, domestic AI brands occupied the show’...
Chinese humanoid robots are having a moment in the spotlight after a standout performance at the country's annual Spring Festival Gala.
Humanoid #robots performing #KungFu routines were among the highlights of China’s Spring Festival gala on Monday. The TV show – the most-watched in #China – is held annually on the eve of the Chinese New Year and is often used to highlight the country’s tech industry advances. This year, China’s fast-growing robotics sector was firmly in the spotlight, with robots also performing dance routines and comedy sketches.
Robot rentals surge from Spring Festival Gala to boost culture, tourism, education, healthcare services Global Times
Orders for robots have seen a significant increase in China, a phenomenon observed shortly after the country's annual Spring Festival Gala.
China demonstrated its technological prowess in robotics and artificial intelligence during the Spring Festival Gala, highlighting its strategic commitment to these fields amidst global competition. The showcase included humanoid robots, though the market for such specialized applications remains to be seen.
Chinese tech companies are vying for significant exposure and brand recognition during the annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala. They leverage the massive viewership of the state-run broadcaster's variety show for marketing.
The Chinese Spring Festival Gala, broadcast annually on the eve of the Lunar New Year, showcased China's cultural richness and technological might, with 'Chinese humanoids' particularly impressing global audiences.
The 2026 Spring Festival Gala, one of the world’s most-watched television events, featured a dazzling array of humanoid robots. They performed martial arts, executed intricate sword dances and even took part in a comedy skit alongside human celebrities. While parts of the world still view humanoid robots with a mixture of fear and suspicion, as potential job-stealers or sci-fi villains, China is increasingly embracing them as partners in work, entertainment and daily life. Amid the escalating...
A martial arts performance by dancing humanoid robots at a Chinese gala has captivated viewers and prompted experts to consider the broader capabilities of these advanced humanoids.