Robotics firms see backlog in orders after humanoids steal the show at Spring Festival Gala

SCMP · 2026-02-18
Robotics firms see backlog in orders after humanoids steal the show at Spring Festival Gala

Consumer interest in robots has surged in China since several leading models appeared on stage at Monday’s Spring Festival Gala, with delivery dates pushed as far back as late April. This development follows the featuring of robots from four domestic firms – Unitree Robotics, Magiclab, Galbot and No