See how humanoid robots are "stepping into" daily life in Xinjiang

Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Qin Jinli) news: At this year's Two Sessions (the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference), humanoid robots sparked heated discussions.

At the press conference of the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress, spokesperson Lou Qinjian mentioned that "the continuous expansion of the technological capabilities and application scenarios of humanoid robots has shown us a future full of boundless possibilities." This statement highlighted the thriving present and promising future of China's humanoid robot industry.

Amidst this wave of development, Xinjiang's humanoid robot industry has taken advantage of the momentum, achieving rapid growth across various sectors, from entertainment to people's livelihoods, and from research and development to computing power support, demonstrating a remarkable development in western style.

"Active" in multiple application scenarios

From entertainment to becoming a practical helper in daily life, humanoid robots have been applied in various scenarios across Xinjiang.

This year during the Lantern Festival, "robots celebrating the Lantern Festival" became a new folk custom in many places in Xinjiang.

File photo shows robots present a show on the Lantern Festival of this year in Shawan City, Tacheng Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

In places like Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Hami City, and Urumqi City, these robots performed somersaults, Yangko dances, and more, their agile performances went viral. In Shawan City, robots shared the stage with a powerful drum troupe, leaving Fan Qinghai, a villager from Baitan Village in Xigebi Town, both amazed and delighted: "This is truly a wonderful encounter between tradition and technology — so fascinating!"

Beyond singing and dancing, these robots are also capable of human-machine interaction, engaging in "barrier-free" communication. At this year's Urumqi Municipal Two Sessions, a humanoid robot "journalist" equipped with the HarmonyOS took the floor, posing questions to members of the municipal committee of the CPPCC. As the respondent answered, the robot nodded slightly from time to time. At the Two Sessions of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, a robot journalist from the converged media center participated throughout the entire process, from deputies' registration to interviews, starting with "Hello everyone, my name is Tianshan" and thereby bridging the gap between technology and the conference.

At General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command of PLA and Shao Yifu Alar Hospital affiliated to Zhejiang University, humanoid robots serve as "warm-hearted guide clerks" in the halls during the day and serve as "delivery couriers" at night, safely and accurately delivering medications prepared by the pharmacy to various nurses. Meanwhile, they also undertake the task of transporting nighttime test specimens. These robots not only alleviate the burden on medical staff but also enhance the responsiveness of nighttime services, becoming a visible helper in medical settings.

The robot "Xiaopu" from Yunkun Weilai, a company based in Xinjiang Software Park, is a versatile performer. It can receive visitors at the company, promote policies in government service halls, serve as a tour guide in museums, and even perform 11 types of dances. This year, it participated in Urumqi's Shehuo parade (a festival activity). Li Xiaoyan, the general manager of the company, stated, "Urumqi's policy support, such as opening up application scenarios and providing subsidies, has created a fertile environment for our company's growth."

Photo shows the humanoid robot "Xiaopu" at the AI robot base of Yunkun Weilai (Xinjiang) Technology Co., Ltd., in Urumqi City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo provided by Xinjiang Software Park)

The multi-scenario applications of humanoid robots have also shown the people of Xinjiang a future full of boundless possibilities.

The research and development of humanoid robots "never stops"

Application demands are driving technological upgrades, and Xinjiang is forming a collaborative R&D force that combines local in-depth exploration with an influx of external expertise.

The Xinjiang Software Park, a provincial-level software and information technology industrial park, has attracted 320 enterprises. Xinjiang YunKun Weilai, a company engaged in humanoid robot R&D, has established in-depth collaborations with leading embodied intelligence enterprises such as Deep Robotics, Unitree, Zhiyuan, and Qingbao.

Xinjiang Zhiyuan Haotai Robot Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on secondary development for humanoid robot applications and collaborative R&D between universities and enterprises. Qiteng (Xinjiang) Robot Co., Ltd. also possesses the technological foundation to expand its business scope into the field of humanoid robots. Additionally, some local artificial intelligence enterprises, although not yet involved in humanoid robot manufacturing, are eager to venture into this area and consider it an important direction for their future development.

File Photo taken on February 7, 2026 shows the L0 robot makes its debut at the promotion and matchmaking event for "AI+" scenario empowering enterprises hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Xinjiang Sub-Council.

Some enterprises from other regions are also attempting to tap into Xinjiang's humanoid robot market.

On February 7, the Promotion and Matchmaking Event for "AI+" Scenario Empowering Enterprises, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Xinjiang Sub-Council, was held in Urumqi, attracting over 40 artificial intelligence enterprises from Beijing, Shanghai, Zhejiang, and other regions to seek opportunities in Xinjiang. Beijing LIVSYN Technology Co., Ltd. was among them, unveiling its L0 robot for the first time at the event.

This robot boasts highly dexterous hands, making it suitable for scenarios such as assembling in industrial scenario and picking in agricultural scenario. It even made an appearance on the 2026 Xinjiang International Spring Festival Gala, performing alongside a magician. Equipped with LivWorld, the industry's first self-developed dexterous hand world model, and LDP, a virtual-real integration data collection platform, the robot can be widely applied in various scenarios, including industry, agriculture, and logistics. Yang Hongbing, the founder of the company, stated that the company has already engaged in discussions about specific projects in Changji and Urumqi, with plans to implement applications such as mining inspection and agricultural picking by 2026. Furthermore, the company intends to make in-depth industrial investments in Xinjiang. He candidly remarked, "Xinjiang, as a core area of the Belt and Road Initiative, enjoys significant geographical advantages and has substantial industrial and logistical demands, making it an ideal testing ground for our initiatives."

Xinjiang's computing power provides a solid foundation

Computing power stands as one of the core driving forces behind the development of humanoid robots, directly influencing their intelligence level, motion performance, and range of applications. In essence, computing power serves as the "brain and muscles" of humanoid robots.

During the National Two Sessions, Shi Gang, a deputy to the National People's Congress and vice chairman of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Committee of the CPPCC, pointed out that Xinjiang is a fertile ground for the development of artificial intelligence nationwide, boasting abundant green electricity, impressive computing power, diverse application scenarios, and a unique geographical location.

Xinjiang's abundance of green electricity and impressive computing power offers unparalleled advantages for the development of artificial intelligence, including humanoid robots, compared to other regions.

Currently, Xinjiang has established five large-scale computing power bases, including the Karamay Intelligent Computing Center, with a total operational computing power capacity reaching 23,000 petaflops (P). Additionally, some regions are intensifying their efforts to construct more computing power centers.

Photo shows the Tianshan Zhigu Advanced Computing Cluster located in Yiwu County, Hami City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo provided by the Media Convergence Center of Yiwu County/Liu Yahui)

Green electricity resources not only reduce the energy consumption costs of computing power centers but also align perfectly with the concept of green development. Localized computing power supply minimizes data transmission latency, enabling humanoid robots to respond more swiftly. Industry experts believe that this advantage can not only support local research and development iterations but also has the potential to help Xinjiang become an artificial intelligence computing power hub for Central Asia, contributing a "Xinjiang solution" to the national industrial development landscape.

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