On the stage of the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, humanoid robots will once again make a strong appearance. From the sketch "Grandma's Favorite" to the martial arts performance "Wu BOT", the "steel stars" are no longer limited to showcasing dance moves, but have also transformed into "emotional companions" and "kung fu warriors", demonstrating a leap from mechanical execution to intelligent interaction with more complex movements, coordinated steps, and personified postures. The perfect performance of "both literary and martial arts" is not only a fusion of technology and art, but also reflects the transformation of China's humanoid robot industry from laboratory concept to technological feasibility, from prototype demonstration to mass production delivery. On the stage, the ultimate bloom of technical aesthetics from the first appearance of the the Year of the Loong Gala in 2012 to the perfect performance of the Year of the Horse Gala in 2026, the humanoid robot has achieved a leap from "active" to "good at dancing". And behind this is a concentrated manifestation of the systematic maturity of key technology groups such as its "brain," "cerebellum," and "limbs. The Brain: From Passive Execution to Automatic Decision Making. The "brain" of humanoid robots is the core of their intelligent control system, responsible for advanced intelligent tasks such as cognitive decision-making and task planning. The "brain" is based on key technologies such as AI big models, multimodal perception, and deep learning to achieve environmental perception, information processing, behavior planning, and final decision-making. For example, multimodal data fusion technology integrates high-precision sensors such as vision, hearing, and touch, which can greatly improve the perception and processing capabilities of humanoid robots in complex environments, providing reliable basis for decision-making. The deep application of embodied large models further constructs a complete closed loop of "perception decision action feedback", demonstrating the rapid adaptability of humanoid robots to dynamic environments, thereby efficiently and autonomously completing various complex tasks. The cerebellum: from "completing actions" to "precise control". The "cerebellum" of humanoid robots is their motion control center, mainly responsible for motion sensing, balance maintenance, and fine motor coordination. The cerebellum mainly uses motion control algorithms to schedule precise hardware throughout the body, thereby achieving accurate movements, stable gait, and fast response. For example, based on reinforcement learning and real-time dynamic model predictive control, humanoid robots can choose effective motion modes when facing unknown environments. Combined with gait generation algorithms, balance control, dynamic obstacle avoidance, and other technologies, gait and posture can be adjusted in milliseconds. This adaptive ability can ensure high robustness in complex environments. Furthermore, the agile operation technology centered around biomimetic multi degree of freedom hand structures, high-precision force control sensors, and visual positioning algorithms enables humanoid robots to complete precise grasping, placement, and other tasks, achieving an advancement from "completing actions" to "precise control". 'Limbs': From' simple mobility 'to' complex agility '. The "limbs" of humanoid robots are their execution units, responsible for the final implementation of actions and physical interaction tasks. The precise and smooth execution of "limbs" relies on the deep collaboration of key components such as integrated joints and biomimetic skeletal muscle systems. Integrated joints concentrate key components such as drivers, reducers, motors, encoders, etc. in one module. Through innovative design and application of ultra lightweight materials, high torque output is achieved in extremely small volume and weight, making humanoid robot movements more coordinated, flexible, and stable. The biomimetic skeletal muscle system draws inspiration from biological structures and utilizes hundreds of micro driving units to collaborate and contract. With the assistance of millisecond level servo response systems and micrometer level harmonic reducers, it enables humanoid robots to move more smoothly, laying a physical foundation for achieving high dynamic movements. Under the spotlight, from the "Spring Festival Gala star" to the "production line mainstay", the "zero mistakes" have confirmed the feasibility and maturity of humanoid robot technology. However, commercial implementation is the cornerstone of industrial development. Currently, China's humanoid robot industry is accelerating the realization of a commercial closed loop from "someone watching" to "someone buying", steadily moving towards a new stage of large-scale development through innovative breakthroughs in laboratories. In the first year of mass production, orders shifted to the production line. In 2025, humanoid robots officially "leave" the laboratory and usher in the "first year of mass production" - the global shipment of humanoid robots is nearly 20000 units, with Chinese manufacturers leading the market with over 70% market share. According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, by 2025, there will be over 140 domestic complete machine enterprises and over 330 products released, becoming the core force driving the industry from technology research and development to industrial implementation. At the same time, the order structure of humanoid robots has undergone fundamental changes. From R&D procurement mainly focused on universities and research institutions, to production procurement led by leading enterprises in the fields of automobiles, 3C electronics, and smart logistics, manufacturers such as Yushu Technology, Ubiquitous, and Zhiyuan Robotics have all received large orders from multiple industries. This transformation not only confirms that humanoid robot products have initially reached commercial standards, but also provides a real verification scenario for the continuous upgrading of technology. The rise of the supply chain and the decrease in costs have driven down prices. In recent years, the price of humanoid robots in China has continued to decline, with the threshold for non full size models dropping to less than 40000 yuan, and the price range for full-size products dropping from one million yuan in 2023 to 100000 to 200000 yuan. Behind this is the systematic rise of the humanoid robot industry chain and supply chain. On the one hand, the overlap between robots and the supply chain of new energy vehicles has reached 50%. The mature supply chain of new energy vehicles in China provides a high starting point for the development of robots. The production capacity and technology of batteries, sensors, drive systems, etc. can be directly reused, achieving cross industry collaborative cost reduction. At the same time, the precision manufacturing experience of car companies has also been borrowed by robot manufacturers, further reducing assembly costs. On the other hand, breakthroughs have been made in key core component technologies in China, with cost reductions of over 20% for components such as harmonic reducers and planetary ball screws. This price "revolution" driven by industry collaboration and technological breakthroughs has enabled humanoid robots, once a "high-tech luxury" that cost millions of yuan, to now "enter ordinary people's homes". Policy setting and pragmatic capital jointly promote the orderly and healthy development of industries. In 2025, "embodied intelligence" was first included in the Government Work Report, clarifying its strategic position as a future industry. At the same time, the first batch of national standards for humanoid robot series has been officially approved, providing a unified standard for standardized research and market access. In addition, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and other places have also quickly followed up and introduced specific industrial implementation plans. The systematic and collaborative support from the central to local levels provides clear guidance for the orderly and healthy development of industries, and also promotes the sustained enthusiasm of the capital market. In 2025, there will be 639 investment events in the field of robotics in China, an increase of 48.1% compared to 2024. However, at the same time, capital is no longer blindly pursuing "technology stories", but is more pragmatic, focusing on investing in enterprises that have demonstrated clear commercialization paths, and the investment focus is more on the ability to "scale production" and "commercial closed-loop". In the future journey, scene expansion drives long-term industry expansion. From the Spring Festival Gala stage to the scene landing, the development of the humanoid robot industry is not only a race between technology and time, but also a collision between ideals and reality. Its breakthrough relies on continuous technological breakthroughs, collaborative progress in the industrial chain, and more importantly, it is guided by real-world pain points and driven by scenario penetration to drive industrial leaps. Short term consolidation, anchoring the main battlefield of industrial and special essential needs. With the continuous upgrading of humanoid robots in motion control, precision operation, and environmental adaptation capabilities, they will penetrate from single handling and welding to complex assembly, precision inspection, high-risk environment inspection, and other scenarios. At present, some humanoid robot products have been put into practical use in manufacturing enterprises, undertaking multiple complex tasks such as material handling and quality inspection, significantly reducing labor costs and work quality efficiency. In high-risk scenarios such as hazardous operations and security patrols, humanoid robots can replace humans to enter extreme environments and perform tasks such as inspection, detection, and search and rescue. In the future, power inspection in the nuclear power field may become a breakthrough point for special scenarios, and gradually expand to more high-risk scenarios such as fire rescue and petrochemicals. Mid term expansion of Xinjiang, unleashing new momentum in business and home services. At present, humanoid robots have been widely used in entertainment and commercial performances, especially in the rapid rise of short-term rental models, making them "flexible employees" in company annual meetings, themed exhibitions, and other scenarios. In the future, as technology matures and costs decrease, humanoid robots will integrate more naturally into human living spaces due to their innate humanoid form and environmental compatibility. In the field of commercial services, they will enter scenarios such as shopping malls and airports, undertake tasks such as retail of goods and welcome tours, and improve service efficiency and public experience. In the field of elderly care and family services, humanoid robots are expected to provide life assistance and emotional companionship in areas such as elderly care, household cleaning, and children's education. This field is expected to become the core increment for the continuous expansion of the humanoid robot market. Long term exploration, tapping into the new potential of high-end customization and cutting-edge scenarios. With the continuous breakthroughs in key technologies such as embodied large models, multimodal perception, and precision components, humanoid robots will continue to break through scene boundaries and deeply extend into high-end customization and cutting-edge fields, injecting strong momentum into the long-term growth of humanoid robots. In high-end customized scenarios, they can assist doctors in completing precision operations such as minimally invasive surgery and rehabilitation training, improving the accuracy and safety of diagnosis and treatment; It can also adapt to the human centered design environment inside spacecraft, complete tasks such as space station equipment maintenance and deep space exploration, and become a reliable assistant for human exploration of space. In addition, humanoid robots will further expand into emerging scenarios such as personalized intelligent companionship and immersive entertainment experiences, activating the potential of the consumer market with smarter and more demand driven service forms. (New Society)