Humanoid robots from Chinese manufacturer Unitree, serving as sparring partners for eight-year-old “kung fu boys,” wielded long poles in flawless combat sequences, drawing low gasps from the audience.

Four rising humanoid robot startups demonstrated their products at the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, a televised event and touchstone for China akin to the Super Bowl.

Spring cleaning usually means dedicating a full Saturday to scrubbing baseboards and chasing dust bunnies under the couch. But in 2026, the best way to handle your floors is to completely delegate the job to a robot.