Chinese robot manufacturers are becoming a major player at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026), where humanoid robots will be held in Las Vegas from January 4 to 9.
More than a dozen companies from China will participate in the event, including a record-breaking Hong Kong delegation.
According to Chinese online media, expected participants include Unitree Robotics, AgiBot, Galbot, EngineAI, Noetix Robotics and the Beijing Innovation Center for Humanoid Robots (also known as X-Humanoid). Hangzhou-based Unitree plans to showcase its “next-generation humanoid robot,” while AgiBot will showcase its full product lineup.
Chinese robotics company UBTECH reached a major milestone last week when it produced the 1,000th Walker S2 humanoid robot at its Liuzhou manufacturing facility.
Humanoid robots surge in China
China’s advances in humanoid robot technology are no longer limited to research centers or industrial laboratories.
In Beijing, humanoid machines are now appearing in retail settings next to ordinary consumer goods, underscoring how quickly the technology is entering everyday commerce. This shift from experimentation to commercialization will attract international attention at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where China’s growing influence in the field will be prominently displayed.
Official data from CES shows that Chinese companies account for the majority of exhibitors in the humanoid robot category this year. Among the 38 participating companies, 21 are from China, accounting for more than half of the total attendees.
According to Ajupress, the group includes established companies such as Unitree Robotics, as well as new companies such as AgiBot and Noetix Robotics, many of which are using the event to pursue international expansion.
The scale and diversity of the Chinese show underscores its growing influence in an industry widely seen as a key intersection of advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence.
Industry analysts noted that the number of exhibitors suggests a broad, coordinated effort will be needed to establish leadership before the global humanoid robot market can fully take shape.
China’s advantages are also reflected in intellectual property rights and production capabilities. A report released by Morgan Stanley in December showed that Chinese entities applied for 7,705 humanoid-related patents over the past five years, compared with 1,561 in the United States. Meanwhile, Chinese manufacturers are rapidly advancing mass production, consolidating their leading position beyond research and design, Ajupress reported.
China showcases artificial intelligence
Chinese technology companies have a strong presence at CES 2026, with robotics, artificial intelligence and consumer electronics dominating their displays.
According to the South China Morning Post, Unitree sales manager Pedro Cheng invited visitors via LinkedIn last month to “experience” the company’s next-generation humanoid robot at an event. Hangzhou-based Unitree previously attracted attention at CES with a series of humanoid and quadruped robots, highlighting the rapid expansion of its product lineup.
AgiBot, founded by former Huawei “genius boy” Peng Zhihui, has also confirmed its participation. The Shanghai-based company said in an article published on X that it will showcase its complete product portfolio and industry-leading solutions.
Founding partner Yao Maoqing told the Global Times that the demonstration reflects AgiBot’s ambition to build an ecosystem of humanoid robots that can operate across industries, environments and daily life, moving beyond single-task machines towards physical intelligence.
Chinese companies will face competition from global players such as Boston Dynamics, now owned by South Korean automaker Hyundai. According to the South China Morning Post, Boston Dynamics announced last month that its new Atlas humanoid robot will make its public debut at CES 2026.
The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center will display a variety of Tiangong Walker models, highlighting the complete autonomy and “one brain, multiple machines” coordination of industrial sorting and heavy-loading tasks. According to the Global Times, Booster Robotics will showcase its Booster K1 and T1 platforms, which focus on multi-task, scene-ready robotic systems.
In addition to robotics, Chinese smart glasses makers Rokid, Even Realities and XReal are expected to exhibit, along with robot vacuum cleaner brands Dreame Technology and Roborock. As part of its “hybrid artificial intelligence” strategy, Lenovo Group will host the largest-ever tech world event at CES, with speakers including Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang, AMD CEO Lisa Su and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Hong Kong will also send its largest CES delegation to date, with 60 technology companies showcasing innovations in artificial intelligence, health, smart cities and sports technology.