A Chinese robot startup presented a large-scale performance using about 200 humanoid robots and received a positive response from the audience.
Shanghai-based Agibot (Ziyuan Robotics) unveiled ‘Robot’s Amazing Night’—a dazzling display of robotic choreography—at 8 PM local time on February 8. The performance was broadcast live via platforms including Aggiebot’s official channel, Xinhua News Agency, Global Times, and Phoenix Satellite TV.
The show opened with roughly 20 humanoid robots executing a synchronized, “sharpened group dance.” One robot even traversed the stage suspended on a wire, performing a maneuver challenging for even seasoned human dancers, yet the robot’s movements remained remarkably stable. The spectacle continued with dozens of robots recreating traditional Chinese martial arts forms.
The performance wasn’t solely robotic. A one-act play featured robots interacting with human actors, exchanging dialogue and moving in unison. A robot magician captivated the audience with card tricks, and several segments focused on emotional resonance, including a robot waltzing with human partners, a robot providing sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired, and a panda robot sharing the stage with children.
Agibot emphasized that the performance transcended a mere technology demonstration. It showcased a fully integrated system where approximately 200 robots functioned simultaneously as performers, commentators, and audience members, proving their ability to collaborate in complex environments beyond repetitive tasks.
The China Securities Times lauded the show, noting its fusion of dance, theater, magic, martial arts, singing, and fashion. The publication added that the performance signaled a shift in China’s robotics industry, moving beyond simple “function execution” toward “cultural expression.”
Aggiebot, headquartered in Shanghai, is increasingly seen as a symbol of China’s robotics advancement alongside Unitree. Bloomberg News, citing data from Omdia, reported that Agibot led global humanoid robot shipments last year with 5,168 units.
Founded in 2023 by Feng Zhihui, a former scientist at Huawei, and led by CEO Deng Taihua, who previously headed Huawei’s computing products division, Agibot garnered significant investment last year from Tencent, Ranchi Ventures, Long Cheer Technology, Wollong, and Zhuhai Huafa Group.
