A new video release from PNDBotics showcases the Adam humanoid robot transitioning from tethered lab prototypes to navigating complex outdoor stairs, underscoring the platform’s rapid evolution in 2026.
With over 10 billion yuan poured into the sector in just two months, China’s humanoid industry is shifting from "showbiz" spectacles to a brutal race for industrial commercialization and survival.
From drunken boxing martial arts to family-oriented comedy skits, China’s leading robotics firms transformed the world’s most-watched television event into a massive public stress test for humanoid viability.