BYD confirms plan to unveil humanoid robot in August
BYD (HKEX: 1211) has confirmed it will unveil its first humanoid robot in August, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to move into the robotics race.
Key takeaways
- The United States has just imposed a ban on new foreign‑made humanoid (and quadruped) robots, citing “unacceptable risks” that such devices could be used to collect data for hostile intelligence services or be remotely commandeered; the Federal Communications Commission says the move is aimed at China, which supplied roughly 85 % of global humanoid robot deployments last year.
- Industry analysts warn the restriction could hamper U.S. innovation by cutting off cheap, test‑bed platforms while also threatening Chinese manufacturers that were planning IPOs and could prompt retaliatory limits on rare‑earth exports and market access for U.S. firms.
- Experts note the ban may also sweep up Canadian and European robots, raising broader concerns for the sector.
- Meanwhile, Chinese automaker BYD has confirmed it will unveil its first humanoid robot in August, joining other Chinese firms such as Aimoga, SAIC‑GM and Xpeng in expanding into the humanoid market.
BYD (HKEX: 1211) has confirmed it will unveil its first humanoid robot in August, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to move into the robotics race.
The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker told China Securities Journal on Tuesday that it plans to unveil a humanoid robot in August at its "Di Space."
Di Space is BYD's network of offline science education and experience venues. The WeChat account of its Zhengzhou venue posted a humanoid robot teaser image on July 25, hinting that its first humanoid robot product will debut in early August.
Join us on Telegram or Google News Chinese automakers moving into robotics has become a trend. Aimoga, a brand incubated by Chery, has already begun selling humanoid robots to consumers, while SAIC-GM has deployed wheeled humanoid robots on battery assembly lines. Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) plans to start mass production of its Iron humanoid robot by the end of this year.
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A humanoid robot and a robot dog on display at the Changan booth at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025.
A humanoid robot and a robot dog on display at the Changan booth at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025. Credit: CnEVPost
BYD told China Securities Journal it plans to unveil a humanoid robot in August. One of BYD's offline experience centers previously posted a teaser image, hinting its first humanoid robot product will debut in early August.
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