Pack It Up. It's Over.
The dystopia has officially arrived, as China showcases why human beings will soon be physically unnecessary. John Connor, where are you?
Who’s laughing now? China’s humanoid robots go from viral stumbles to kung fu flips in one year
Chinese humanoid robots are having a moment in the spotlight after a standout performance at the country’s annual Spring Festival Gala.
Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin
China’s humanoid robots perform flawless Kung Fu at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala - Tech Startups
If you still think Silicon Valley owns the future of robotics, China just made its counterargument in prime time. On February 16, 2026, during the annual Spring Festival Gala broadcast by China Media Group, humanoid robots stepped onto the country’s most-watched stage and performed synchronized Kung Fu routines alongside children. For hundreds of millions of viewers,
Nickie Louise
China’s dancing robots: how worried should we be?
Eye-catching martial arts performance at China gala had viewers and experts wondering what else humanoids can do
Maya Yang
“They” Are Coming
An update on the state of humanoid robotics, courtesy of 60 Minutes.
B. Francis Clark