Chinese robotics companies are using Lunar New Year entertainment as a major showcase for their humanoid robot technologies, staging performances ranging from dance routines and comedy sketches to acrobatics and variety shows. For example, Shanghai-based startup Agibot livestreamed what it called the world’s first robot-powered gala, featuring more than 200 robots and attracting about 1.4 million online viewers, while other companies prepared appearances at China’s highly watched CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
These spectacles serve both as public entertainment and as strategic marketing, highlighting China’s growing leadership in robotics and artificial intelligence. Several startups are showcasing humanoid robots to attract investors, customers, and government support, amid IPO plans and increasing global competition in AI-driven robotics. The events illustrate how Chinese firms are leveraging high-profile cultural moments to promote technological innovation and position themselves at the forefront of the global robotics race.
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