The Galbot ET1 and the company's wheeled humanoid robot appear together at the 2026 World Robot Conference. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Earlier this year, a humanoid robot stole the spotlight at China's Spring Festival Gala, folding clothes alongside actor Shen Teng. Now, the robot has learned a new challenge: playing tennis.
Developed by Galbot, a humanoid robotics company known for its wheeled robots, the machine made a return appearance at the 2026 World Robot Conference, where it was joined by a new sibling, the Galbot ET1. The ET1 marks the company's first bipedal humanoid robot and is being trained to play tennis.
Galbot unveils the Galbot ET1, its first bipedal humanoid robot, at the 2026 World Robot Conference. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The ET1 is scheduled to take part in the opening performance of the World Humanoid Robot Games on Aug 22, where it will interact with tennis legends and high-profile entertainers.
