25 August 2026

China demonstrates humanoid robots at Shanghai carnival event

First reported

MIT Technology Review and The Algorithm ran this on , all on the same day.

  • Multiple two-armed, two-legged robots performed at a carnival outside Shanghai, showcasing China's approach to integrating AI into everyday settings.
  • China manufactured nearly 90% of the over 13,000 humanoid robots delivered worldwide last year, establishing dominant market position.

How it was covered

Reported by MIT Technology Review, MIT Technology Review