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 Trump administration announced on July 28 2026 that the Federal Communications Commission will bar imports of new Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots, as well as related power inverters, citing national‑security risks to the U.S.
- AI build‑out and targeting firms such as Unitree that hold a large share of the global market.
- In the aviation sector, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines joined Southwest in prohibiting human‑like robotic devices from aircraft cabins and checked baggage, a policy rolled out in late June and early July to address safety concerns over heavy‑duty batteries.
- Meanwhile, Chinese automaker BYD confirmed it will unveil its first humanoid robot in August at a “Di Space” venue, planning an open platform and eventual deployment of robot sales advisors in its stores.
- On the education front, a rural New York school district paused its plan to install a Realbotix humanoid robot in classrooms after state officials, teachers and community members raised privacy and safety objections.
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 She also said BYD plans to build an open platform that would produce both its own in-house robots and products co-developed with other companies.
BYD set up a dedicated team in late 2024 to develop embodied artificial intelligence products, including humanoid robots, under its 15th Business Division, according to a local media report at the time.
Li said last month that she hopes every BYD store will eventually have two or three robots to introduce and demonstrate vehicles to customers. She expects robot sales advisors to be ready for real-world use in the next year or two.
Still, she said robots cannot replace the emotional connection between human salespeople and customers. | Robots & AI
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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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