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China's advanced humanoid robots perform during Spring Festival gala
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China's advanced humanoid robots perform during Spring Festival gala

Euronews · Feb 17, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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Humanoid robots take centre stage during China's annual Spring Festival Gala, performing a martial arts routine that included kicks, sword waving, and backflips

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Updated: 17/02/2026 - 14:45 GMT+1 Humanoid robots take centre stage during China's annual Spring Festival Gala, performing a martial arts routine that included kicks, sword waving, and backflips Advanced AI-embodied robots were among the most eye-catching and spectacular performers during China's 2026 Spring Festival Gala on Monday evening, dazzling audiences with their innovative stage presence and impressive physical abilities. Hosted by the China Media Group (CMG), the Spring Festival Gala shone a spotlight on China's latest tech innovations, with the achievements made by the country's fast-growing robotics sector being heavily featured at various points during the hours-long entertainment extravaganza. Humanoid robots were seen performing martial arts routines, taking part in comedy sketches and participating in a whole host of other creative performances during the live television broadcast.

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