Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChina is introducing unique digital identity numbers for all its humanoid robots to track them throughout their lifecycle, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The programme aims to monitor humanoid robot products for safety risks from production to recycling, supporting the rapid growth of the sector. These unique humanoid IDs comprise four parts, including codes for cross-border shipments, manufacturer identification, robot type, and individual serial numbers. Currently, over 100 Chinese manufacturers and 28,000 humanoid robots across 200 models have already been assigned a digital ID. While primarily used in universities, research labs, and manufacturing, China is preparing for large-scale commercial applications such as eldercare and domestic cleaning, with companies like GigaAI developing household task robots. In fullChina is giving all humanoid robots unique ID numbers to monitor safety risksThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
China set to give all humanoid robots digital identity numbers
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChina is introducing unique digital identity numbers for all its humanoid robots to track them throughout their lifecycle, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The programme aims to monitor humanoid robot products for safety risks from production to recycling, supporting the rapid growth of the sector. These unique humanoid IDs comprise four parts, including codes for cross-border shipments, manufacturer identification, robot type, and individual serial numbers. Currently, over 100 Chinese manufacturers and 28,000 humanoid robots across 200 models have already been assigned a digital ID. While primarily used in universities, research labs, and manufacturing, China is preparing for large-scale commercial applications such as eldercare and domestic cleaning, with companies like GigaAI developing household task robots. In fullChina is giving all humanoid robots unique ID numbers to monitor safety risksThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
