I spent a day at a robot “carnival” in Shanghai. Here’s what I saw.

Humanoid robots are becoming increasingly prevalent in China, aligning with the country's strategy to integrate AI into daily life. Embedding AI into physical systems, known as embodied AI, is a key aspect of China's latest five-year plan. Chinese companies are leading the world in humanoid robot production; last year, nearly 90% of the over 13,000 bipedal, two-armed robots delivered globally were manufactured in China, highlighting their significant role in this technological advancement.

Unlike previous reports focusing on development, this account highlights the public entertainment aspect of humanoids, marking a shift in their societal integration.