Humanoid robots are tested at the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area on June 12. [HE GUANXIN/FOR CHINA DAILY]
SHANGHAI -- China's humanoid robot output is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year, said Gan Xiaobin, deputy director of the department of science and technology under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Tuesday.
Gan made the remarks at a press conference for the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), noting that China's evolving AI applications and ecosystem is powering the booming robot industry, unleashing momentum for the country's high-quality development.
The penetration rate of AI applications among China's industrial enterprises above designated size has surpassed 30 percent, while the National AI Industry Investment Fund is stepping up operations to channel more social capital into the sector, he said.
Many of the innovations will be on display during the 2026 WAIC, which is set to take place in Shanghai from July 17 to 20.
