Chinese Humanoid Robot Makers Steal the Show at Shenzhen’s Hi-Tech Expo

China’s leading humanoid robot manufacturers took center stage on Friday as the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair opened in Shenzhen, drawing large crowds and signaling a surge in enterprise demand for advanced robotics. This year’s event, which runs through Sunday, is heavily focused on artificial intelligence, automation, and next-generation robot innovation themes that are rapidly reshaping China’s tech landscape.

Companies such as Unitree Robotics, EngineAI, Cyborg, and Shenzhen Ruiyan were among the biggest attractions on opening day. Visitors packed around their booths to watch live demonstrations, explore new product lines, and experience firsthand how far China’s humanoid robotics industry has advanced in the past year.

Unitree Robotics, in particular, drew one of the largest audiences at the fair. With around a dozen of its latest humanoid and quadruped robots on display, the Zhejiang-based company showcased upgrades in balance control, full-body mobility, and real-time motion coordination. Its newly released models demonstrated fluid, human-like movement, walking, running, and interacting with the environment in ways that would have been difficult just a few years ago. The performances generated excited reactions from visitors, many of whom recorded and shared the demonstrations online.

EngineAI also impressed attendees with its intelligent robots designed for industrial operations and commercial environments. Company engineers highlighted how their systems are being integrated into factories, warehouses, and retail spaces to improve efficiency and safety. Their humanoid model, equipped with stronger computational capabilities and high-precision sensors, is aimed at supporting repetitive tasks that traditionally require human labor.

Cyborg and Shenzhen Ruiyan focused on robots that combine human-machine collaboration with AI-driven decision-making. Their robots are designed for fields such as healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing, where demand for automation is expanding rapidly. Company representatives noted that enterprises across China are increasingly investing in humanoid robots to reduce labor costs, tackle workforce shortages, and enhance production quality.

Industry observers at the fair said China’s robotics sector is moving into a new phase, with more companies transitioning from research prototypes to market-ready products. The strong turnout at the exhibits reflected growing interest from both domestic and international buyers.

This year’s China Hi-Tech Fair features hundreds of exhibitors from various technology sectors, but humanoid robots remain the highlight, capturing the public’s imagination and showcasing China’s ambition to lead in AI-driven automation. As the event continues through the weekend, visitors are expected to flock to robotics halls to see more demonstrations, product launches, and discussions on how humanoid robots will shape future industries.