Booster Robotics CES 2026 just delivered one of the most unexpected robotics moments of the year. Instead of a traditional tech showcase, Booster Robotics CES 2026 surprised the crowd with humanoid robots performing a Chinese lion dance on the show floor.

Back-flipping, nunchuck-weilding humanoid robots delighted and amazed viewers at China’s annual televised new-year extravaganza with their kung-fu choreography. But they – and their rivals who took to the stage Monday night – also carried a message about just how rapidly Chinese androids are advancing.

Galbot's humanoid robot G1 passes a bottle of water to actor Shen Teng. Photo: Screenshot from CCTV 2026 Spring Festival Gala

Cardi B recently tried to give a humanoid robot a lap dance. The Grammy-winning rapper was in her element as she danced like nobody’s business. However, things took an unexpected turn when the robot

Chinese TV just showed a live demo of how far its humanoid robots have come. Per Futurism, Unitree G1 robots at the state-run China Media Group's Spring Festival Gala not only performed a tightly choreographed martial-arts routine with kids,