China's Top Humanoid Robot Makers Head to Seoul Expo

China's humanoid robot industry is going international. The country's top five humanoid robot manufacturers are set to appear at Automation World 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, as part of the China Humanoid Robot Conference embedded within the larger event.

The gathering marks a significant moment for Chinese robotics on the global stage. Rather than staying confined to domestic trade shows, the so-called 'Big 5' are bringing their humanoid hardware to one of Asia's premier automation expos.

AW 2026 has clearly positioned itself as a magnet for the humanoid robotics sector, which continues to heat up worldwide. Seoul makes strategic sense as a venue — South Korea already ranks among the most robot-dense nations on Earth.

Details on specific demonstrations and product reveals remain scarce, but the conference signals China's growing ambition to dominate the humanoid robot market beyond its own borders.