China's humanoid robot firms make up half of exhibitors at CES 2026

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Chinese companies are set to dominate the humanoid robotics exhibition, comprising more than half of the 38 exhibitors in this category. Over a dozen Chinese firms, including prominent names like Unitree Robotics, AgiBot, Noetix Robotics, and the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre (X-Humanoid), will showcase advanced humanoid robots and related technologies. This strong presence reflects China’s rapid transition from research and development to commercialization, with humanoid robots increasingly appearing in everyday retail environments. Chinese manufacturers are leveraging their intellectual property and production capabilities, having filed 7,705 humanoid-related patents in the past five years, significantly outpacing the United States. Key participants such as Unitree Robotics plan to unveil next-generation humanoid robots, while AgiBot aims to present a comprehensive product lineup designed for diverse industrial and everyday applications, emphasizing embodied intelligence beyond single-task machines. The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center will highlight autonomous coordination technologies for industrial tasks