China's smartphone giant to enter robotics market with first humanoid

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor is set to enter the robotics market with its first-ever humanoid robot, launching on March 1, just before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona. The company released a teaser video showing a matte-black robot equipped with a camera and illuminated blue light strips, signaling its move beyond mobile phones into physical AI hardware. While specific details such as the robot’s name, specifications, and pricing remain undisclosed, the humanoid is expected to work alongside Honor’s upcoming Robot Phone, forming an AI-driven ecosystem aimed at retail and home service applications, including item delivery and companionship. In addition to its robotics debut, Honor plans to unveil several new devices at MWC 2026, including the HONOR Robot Phone, the next-generation foldable HONOR Magic V6 smartphone with enhanced durability and battery life, the MagicPad4 tablet, and the MagicBook Pro 14 laptop. These products emphasize AI-powered features and ultra-thin designs to boost productivity and